What is the outlook for Muthoot Finance?Debesh, BhopalMuthoot Finance (₹2,845): The trend is down since the beginning of this year. A crucial trendline support is at ₹2,750 which is holding well. At the same time, important resistance is in the ₹3,100-₹3,200 region. A strong rise above ₹3,200 is needed to become bullish for a rise to ₹4,900-₹5,000 over the next one year. But if the stock breaks below ₹2,750, then there is a danger of seeing ₹2,300 on the downside. It is better to stay out of the stock now. Buy Muthoot Finance only after the share price goes above ₹3,200. Keep a stop-loss at ₹2,680 and play for the target of ₹4,960. Trail the stop-loss higher to ₹3,450 as soon as the stock goes up to ₹3,820. Revise the stop-loss higher to ₹3,960, ₹4,340 and ₹4730 when the price touches ₹4,280, 4,570 and ₹4,880, respectively.I have bought Bajaj Housing Finance shares at ₹115. Can I hold it for long term?KrishnaBajaj Housing Finance (₹84.32): The stock has been in a downtrend since September 2024. There is no sign of a bullish trend reversal. The recent price movement indicates a range of ₹80-₹95. Strong resistance is around ₹98. So, even if the stock goes up from here, the upside may be capped. The stock has to get a sustained rise above ₹98 in order to indicate a bullish trend reversal. Only then the upside will open up for a fresh rise to ₹120-₹130. But that looks less likely. Even if that happens, it may take a lot of time. On the other hand, if the price declines below ₹80, there is a danger of seeing ₹70 or even much lower levels of ₹60-₹55. So, it is better to exit the stock and accept the loss.What is the outlook of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank?ViswanathanUtkarsh Small Finance Bank (₹14): The stock is in a strong downtrend since early 2024. The share price has tumbled from around ₹58 to ₹14. The recent bounce from the low ₹10.15 made in March is just a correction. Resistances are at ₹15.50, ₹16.50 and ₹19. The stock has to breach and sustain above ₹19 to indicate that the trend has reversed. Only then the outlook will become bullish for a rise to ₹30. On the other hand, supports are at ₹14 and ₹13. A fall below ₹13 will indicate the resumption of the broader downtrend and drag the share price down to ₹10 or even lower. For now, the stock does not look convincing to buy right now. You may have to wait for a rise above ₹19 to enter this stock.I have bought Vikram Solar shares at ₹198. Should I continue to hold or sell?RaghuramVikram Solar (₹160): The stock has come down sharply after rising to ₹408 in September 2025. The trend is down and strong. Key resistance is in the ₹175-₹180 range. As long as the stock trades below ₹180, the downtrend will remain intact. Some support is around ₹150. A break below it can drag the price down to ₹130 and lower. Ideally, the stock has to breach ₹180 decisively to go up to ₹210-₹220. An eventual break above ₹220 will only confirm the bullish trend reversal. Only in that case, the upside will open up for a fresh rally to ₹320 and higher levels over the long term. It is better to stay out of this stock now. You may have to wait for a break above ₹220 if you intend to purchase this stock. Please send your questions to techtrail@thehindu.co.inPublished on August 15, 2026