Bagadia Names Three Sub-Rs 100 Stocks as Nifty Rises

A ₹36 stock can tempt even a cautious investor on a Monday morning. That is the pull of low-priced shares, especially when the market has just ended the week in the green.

But cheap is not the same as safe. That is the first thing retail investors must remember as Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking named three stocks under ₹100 for Monday, May 25, 2026.

Markets ended the week higher

The Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex closed at 75,415.35 on Friday, up 232 points, or 0.31 percent. For someone holding a ₹5 lakh equity portfolio that moved exactly like the Sensex, that means a gain of about ₹1,550.

The National Stock Exchange’s Nifty 50 ended at 23,719.30, up 65 points, or 0.27 percent. The rise was steady, but not wildly confident.

Banks did much of the heavy lifting. ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank helped keep the market in positive territory through the session.

Still, the market did not run away. Higher crude oil prices and inflation worries kept traders careful. Expensive oil matters because India imports most of its crude. When oil rises, transport, food and fuel costs often feel pressure later.

Nifty shows cautious strength

Bagadia said the Nifty’s daily chart showed selling pressure near higher levels. In simple terms, buyers came in at lower prices, but sellers appeared when the index climbed.

The Nifty opened at 23,671.20 and made its day’s low almost immediately. It then rose to 23,835.65 before losing some steam.

That pattern tells us something useful. Traders were willing to buy dips, but they were not ready to chase prices blindly.

Bagadia placed immediate support between 23,400 and 23,450. Support is the zone where buyers usually step in. If the index falls below it, confidence can weaken quickly.

He saw resistance between 23,850 and 23,900. Resistance is where sellers often become active. The Nifty came close to that zone on Friday, then cooled off.

The Relative Strength Index stood at 47.19, according to Bagadia. RSI is a momentum gauge. Below 50, it suggests the market has improved, but has not turned strongly bullish yet.

Bank stocks led the charge

Bank Nifty had a stronger day than the broader market. It closed at 54,055.35, up 615.95 points, or 1.15 percent.

That is a meaningful move. If a banking fund worth ₹5 lakh tracked Bank Nifty exactly, Friday’s rise would mean about ₹5,750 in gains.

The index opened at 53,483.85 and touched a high of 54,213.05. Some traders booked profits later, but fresh buying helped banks close strongly.

Bagadia said Bank Nifty showed a bullish candlestick pattern. Put simply, the day’s price action showed buyers had the upper hand.

He placed support between 53,400 and 53,500. Resistance sits in the 54,000 to 54,500 zone.

This is important because Bank Nifty has already entered that resistance area. If it stays above these levels, traders may read it as a stronger recovery sign.

But if it slips below support, Friday’s optimism can fade fast. That is why stop losses matter more than excitement.

Three sub-₹100 stock calls

Bagadia recommended Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail at ₹67.35. He gave a target of ₹74 and a stop loss of ₹64.

That target suggests a possible upside of about 9.9 percent from the suggested buy price. The stop loss implies a risk of nearly 5 percent.

For a small investor putting ₹10,000 into the stock, the target gain would be around ₹990. The stop loss risk would be about ₹500.

He also recommended Bank of Maharashtra at ₹80.04. The target was ₹87, with a stop loss at ₹76.50.

That gives a possible upside of about 8.7 percent. The downside to the stop loss is roughly 4.4 percent.

The third pick was Ola Electric Mobility at ₹36.01. Bagadia placed the target at ₹39.30 and stop loss at ₹34.30.

That suggests an upside of about 9.1 percent. The stop loss risk is about 4.7 percent.

These are trading calls, not long-term wealth plans. That distinction matters. A trade depends on price levels and timing. An investment depends on business strength, earnings and patience.

Why low-priced shares need discipline

Stocks under ₹100 often attract first-time traders. The logic feels simple. A ₹36 stock looks easier to double than a ₹3,600 stock.

Markets do not work that way. A stock’s price alone tells you very little. The business quality, profits, debt and future growth matter far more.

Low-priced stocks can also move sharply in both directions. A ₹3 fall in a ₹36 stock is an 8.3 percent drop. That can hurt quickly.

This is where stop losses become useful. They are not perfect, but they force discipline. They tell a trader where the idea has failed.

For young investors using mobile apps, this is the real lesson. The buy button is easy. The exit plan is harder.

Monday’s session will likely depend on two things. First, whether Nifty can cross its resistance zone with strength. Second, whether banks can hold their recent gains.

Crude oil and inflation worries will also stay in the background. If prices rise further, markets may start worrying about interest rates again.

For ordinary investors, the message is simple. Do not confuse a low share price with a bargain. Use analyst calls as a starting point, not as instruction. The smarter trade is not the cheapest stock. It is the one where you know your risk before you enter.