I have bought IRCTC shares at ₹1,000. What should I do now?Tejas SonarIRCTC (₹507): The stock is in a strong downtrend since May 2024. There is no sign of a reversal. Resistance is in the ₹560-580 region. The stock has to rise above ₹580 to get a breather. If that happens, a rise to ₹700 is possible. But that looks less likely. There is a danger of the price tumbling to ₹300 or ₹260. You have to accept the loss and exit now. Always remember that a stop-loss is a must whenever you enter a trade. It will help in minimising the loss. It will also avoid getting stuck in a wrong position for a prolonged period of time. So, next time you enter any trade, ensure a stop-loss at the first place and strictly adhere to it.What is the outlook for Avanti Feeds? My purchase price is ₹860.Kiran, MohaliAvanti Feeds (₹1,029): The bounce from the low of ₹906 made early this month is happening from an important trendline support. This gives an early indication that the corrective fall that was in place since April could have ended. A strong follow-through rise from here can take the price up to ₹1,200 or even ₹1,350. From a long-term perspective, this will also keep the upside open to see ₹1,800 over the next one year. Keep a stop-loss at ₹885 and hold the stock. Move the stop-loss up to ₹1,050 when the price goes up to ₹1,190. Revise the stop-loss higher to ₹1,280 and ₹1,540 when the price touches ₹1,390 and ₹1,680 respectively. Exit the stock at ₹1,780.Can I book profits in Lloyds Engineering Works? I bought the stock at ₹62.Reema, Noida.Lloyds Engineering Works (₹88.50): The stock has surged in the last three months . Support is around ₹80. As long as the stock stays above this support, uptrend will remain intact. The stock can rise to ₹102 from here. It is now important for you to protect your profits. Keep a stop-loss at ₹78 and hold the stock. When the price goes up to ₹95 and ₹98, move the stop-loss up to ₹88 and ₹93, respectively. Exit the stock at ₹101. The region around ₹102 is a strong resistance. There are good chances for the stock to see a downward reversal from there. So, you will have to exit at the level mentioned above rather that becoming more bullish at that point of time.I have shares of Mindteck (India). My average purchase price is ₹249. Should I continue to hold or exit?Yash MankadMindteck (India) (₹203): The stock is oscillating between ₹140-300 for more than a year now. From a long-term perspective, the bias is positive. Strong supports are at ₹160 and ₹140. Resistance is at ₹260. A strong break above it will increase the chances for the stock to rise beyond ₹300. That in turn will trigger a fresh rally to ₹500 over the next couple of years. You can accumulate at current levels and also at ₹170 if a dip happens. Keep the stop-loss at ₹120. Move the stop-loss up to ₹220 as soon as the stock reaches ₹290. Revise the stop-loss higher to ₹320 and ₹430 when the price touches ₹370 and ₹460, respectively. Exit the stock at ₹490. Please send your questions to techtrail@thehindu.co.inPublished on July 18, 2026