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The Nifty Pharma index was trading 0.4 per cent up at 18871.7.

With a surge in Nifty option premium for 6th June contract, a directional bet is fraught with high risk and therefore traders can deploy Iron Butterfly strategy, says Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit Financial Services.

The Indian stock market is expected to start the week on a positive note, buoyed by positive global and domestic cues. On Friday, the Nifty future closed with gains, indicating a positive sentiment in the market despite some volatility. The India VIX, a measure of market volatility, saw a slight increase, causing some discomfort among investors.

Indian benchmark equity indices Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex hit record highs as exit polls predict a third term for PM Modi, boosting investor optimism for infrastructure and manufacturing investments.

Ashok Leyland Ltd., incorporated in the year 1948, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 65773.73 Crore) operating in Auto sector.

All the exit polls indicate that the BJP will retain power, which is expected to lead to a positive reaction in the markets. However, given the election-related uncertainty, we may see a volatile session on Monday as the market reacts to the exit poll numbers and anticipates the final outcomes. Investors should be prepared for fluctuations but can remain optimistic about a potential rally if the final results align with the exit polls.

Nifty is expected to cross its current all-time high of 23,110 early this week driven by optimism around the exit polls that is hinting at the BJP-led NDAreturning to power with a strong majority. Analysts expect short covering if Nifty holds above the 21,821 zone. Bajaj Auto, Britannia, Coal India, HDFCBank, Union Bank, Fortis, Indus Towers, Dixon and BHEL are some of the stocks recommended by the analysts for short-term trading