{"id":2519,"date":"2026-04-28T08:45:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T03:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gujaratnow.com\/money\/?p=2519"},"modified":"2026-04-28T08:45:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T03:15:59","slug":"intraday-trading-plan-april-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gujaratnow.com\/money\/2026\/04\/intraday-trading-plan-april-28\/","title":{"rendered":"Intraday Trading Plan \u2013 April 28"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udded Market Context (What to Expect)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before jumping into trades, frame the day correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recent sessions have shown <strong>range-bound behavior with sudden breakouts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volatility remains <strong>moderate<\/strong>, not extreme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key drivers:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Global cues (US markets, crude oil)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutional flows (FII\/DII activity)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expiry-related positioning (if applicable week)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Expect either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>slow morning \u2192 strong directional move later<\/strong>, OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>fake breakout \u2192 reversal day<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So the plan must be flexible, not biased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u23f0 Pre-Market Routine (8:45 AM \u2013 9:15 AM)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where most traders fail\u2014they enter without preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to check:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SGX Nifty trend (gap up \/ gap down \/ flat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asian markets direction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top news (banking, IT, global cues)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous day:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mark Key Levels:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Previous Day High (PDH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous Day Low (PDL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VWAP (once market opens)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These levels will control your trades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc8 Watchlist for April 28<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus only on <strong>high liquidity + high movement stocks<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Banking stocks<\/strong> (HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Index movers<\/strong> (Reliance, Infosys, TCS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Index itself<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nifty 50<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank Nifty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Don\u2019t track too many stocks. 3\u20135 is enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 Opening Strategy (9:15 \u2013 9:45 AM)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most dangerous time. Avoid random entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scenario 1: Gap Up Opening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait for <strong>pullback<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry only if:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Price holds above VWAP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong bullish candles form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Trade:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buy above opening range high<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop Loss: below VWAP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scenario 2: Gap Down Opening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch for <strong>panic selling \u2192 reversal<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Trade:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buy if price reclaims VWAP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OR short if breakdown continues below PDL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scenario 3: Flat Opening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Best scenario for clean trades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Trade:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breakout of:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opening range high \u2192 Buy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening range low \u2192 Sell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Core Intraday Setup (Works All Day)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breakout Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entry:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Above resistance (with volume)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop Loss:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Below breakout candle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Target:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1:2 Risk-Reward minimum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VWAP Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VWAP = intraday \u201cfair price\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Buy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When price bounces from VWAP in uptrend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Sell:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When price rejects VWAP in downtrend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reversal Setup (Advanced)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Only take if experienced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At strong support\/resistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With rejection candles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf Index Trading Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nifty 50<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Above PDH \u2192 bullish momentum trade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Below PDL \u2192 bearish continuation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bank Nifty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More volatile \u2192 better for quick trades<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong move after 10:30 AM usually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow banking stocks confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2699\ufe0f Risk Management (Non-Negotiable)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where consistency comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Risk per trade: <strong>1\u20132% of capital<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max trades: <strong>3\u20134 per day<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop trading after:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 consecutive losses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Golden rule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Protect capital first. Profit comes later.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 Psychological Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Intraday trading is 80% mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No revenge trading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No overtrading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accept losses quickly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow system, not emotions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If market feels confusing \u2192 <strong>stay out<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u23f3 Best Trading Time Windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:30 \u2013 11:00 AM \u2192 Primary moves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:30 \u2013 2:30 PM \u2192 Secondary setups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid: 11:30 \u2013 1:00 (low volume zone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc Sample Trade Plan (Example)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stock: HDFC Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setup: Breakout above resistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry: \u20b9X (above breakout)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SL: \u20b9X-10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Target: \u20b9X+20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple. Mechanical. No guessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udeab What to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trading without levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entering in the middle of range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holding intraday trades overnight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following tips blindly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde9 Final Game Plan for April 28<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start slow \u2192 observe first 15\u201320 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trade only <strong>clear setups<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on <strong>quality over quantity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exit when target\/SL hits\u2014no hesitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83e\udded Market Context (What to Expect) Before jumping into trades, frame the day correctly. \ud83d\udc49 Expect either: So the plan must be flexible, not biased. \u23f0 Pre-Market Routine (8:45 AM \u2013 9:15 AM) This is where most traders fail\u2014they enter without preparation. What to check: Mark Key Levels: These levels will control your trades. \ud83d\udcc8 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2519","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gujaratnow.com\/money\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2519","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gujaratnow.com\/money\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gujaratnow.com\/money\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gujaratnow.com\/money\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gujaratnow.com\/money\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2519"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gujaratnow.com\/money\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2519\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2520,"href":"https:\/\/www.gujaratnow.com\/money\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2519\/revisions\/2520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gujaratnow.com\/money\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gujaratnow.com\/money\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gujaratnow.com\/money\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}