Anand Rathi Expert Unveils Top Stock Recommendations for February 2026
In a detailed market outlook, Mehul Kothari, Deputy Vice President of Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, has identified three high-potential stocks for investors to consider on February 18, 2026. The recommendations include Bharti Airtel, Finolex Industries, and Coal India, each backed by comprehensive technical analysis and specific entry points, stop-loss levels, and target prices.
Bharti Airtel: Mean Support with Improving Momentum
Buy Range: ₹2035 – ₹2020 | Stop Loss: ₹1985 | Target: ₹2100
Bharti Airtel is currently exhibiting strong technical support near the middle band of the Bollinger Bands, indicating that the stock price is holding around its short-term mean and attracting significant buying interest at lower levels. Momentum indicators are gradually turning constructive, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) taking support at its 14-period Double Exponential Moving Average (DEMA), which suggests a strengthening of internal momentum. Additionally, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) histogram is beginning to expand on the upside, hinting at a potential shift toward bullish momentum. The overall setup points toward improving strength as long as the stock sustains above the middle band support zone, making it a compelling buy opportunity for traders and investors alike.
Finolex Industries Ltd: Breakout Above Pivot and Cloud with Strong Volume
Buy Range: ₹190–₹184 | Stop Loss: ₹170 | Target: ₹221
Finolex Industries has decisively breached the Monthly Pivot R1 resistance, signaling renewed strength in the ongoing trend. The breakout above the Ichimoku Cloud confirms a shift toward bullish momentum and reflects an improving price structure. The Alligator indicator shows its three lines aligned and running parallel, indicating the emergence of a sustained trending move. A sharp rise in volumes validates strong participation at higher levels, adding conviction to the breakout. Meanwhile, the Directional Movement Index (DMI) remains positive, and the MACD has delivered a bullish crossover, reinforcing the constructive outlook. This combination of factors makes Finolex Industries a standout pick for those looking to capitalize on upward momentum.
Coal India: Pullback to Confluence Support After Strong Rally
Buy Range: ₹425–₹415 | Stop Loss: ₹390 | Target: ₹470
Coal India is undergoing a corrective phase after a sharp rally of nearly 90 points from the 370 lows. The stock is approaching the crucial 61.8% Fibonacci retracement near the 405 zone, which aligns with a flat Ichimoku Cloud, the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (DEMA), and a prior breakout area—forming a strong confluence support zone. The MACD has almost completed a full downside cycle, indicating that the correction is in an advanced stage. A final dip toward the 420 zone cannot be ruled out, after which momentum may begin to reverse and potentially turn positive. This setup presents a strategic entry point for investors anticipating a rebound in the stock's performance.
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