Stocks to buy for short term: Mahindra and Mahindra among 3 shares Amol Athawale of Kotak Securities recommends

The Nifty 50 opened 0.40 percent lower at 23,905 on 23 July 2026, extending losses for the fourth straight session below its key support of 24,000-24,100. Kotak Securities technical analyst Amol Athawale warned of further downside towards 23,750-23,700 if the index stays below 24,100. He recommended three stocks for short-term gains: Mahindra and Mahindra (target around 3,390 with support at 3,060), Marico (target around 920 with support at 830), and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (target around 9,550 with support at 8,600).