{"id":52065,"date":"2026-06-16T12:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T07:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flattrade.in\/kosh\/?p=52065"},"modified":"2026-10-13T11:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T05:39:22","slug":"common-intraday-trading-strategies-used-in-indian-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flattrade.in\/kosh\/common-intraday-trading-strategies-used-in-indian-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Intraday Trading Strategies Used in Indian Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"52065\" class=\"elementor elementor-52065\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aa3c1de elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aa3c1de\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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#0066cc;<br \/>\n    color: #fff;<br \/>\n    font-weight: 600;<br \/>\n    font-size: 15px;<br \/>\n    padding: 13px 32px;<br \/>\n    border-radius: 8px;<br \/>\n    text-decoration: none;<br \/>\n    transition: background 0.2s;<br \/>\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .trading-blog-container .cta-btn:hover {<br \/>\n    background: #0052a3;<br \/>\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .trading-blog-container .divider {<br \/>\n    border: none;<br \/>\n    border-top: 1px solid #e4e8ee;<br \/>\n    margin: 36px 0 0;<br \/>\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  @media (max-width: 768px) {<br \/>\n    .trading-blog-container { padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; }<br \/>\n    .trading-blog-container .cta-box { padding: 28px 16px; }<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"trading-blog-container\">\n\nIntraday trading means buying and selling stocks within the same trading day &#8211; before the market closes at 3:30 PM. You don&#8217;t hold any position overnight. The goal is simple: profit from small price movements that happen during the day.\n\nSounds exciting? It is. But it also requires discipline, a clear strategy, and good risk management. Without a strategy, intraday trading is just gambling.\n\nIn this blog, we&#8217;ll walk you through the most commonly used intraday trading strategies in Indian markets.\n<h2>Before We Begin: The Basics of Indian Intraday Trading<\/h2>\nIndian markets (NSE and BSE) are open from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Most intraday action happens in:\n<ul class=\"bullet-list\">\n \t<li><strong>The first hour (9:15 AM \u2013 10:15 AM)<\/strong> &#8211; highest volatility<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Midday (11:30 AM \u2013 1:30 PM)<\/strong> &#8211; usually quieter<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Last hour (2:30 PM \u2013 3:30 PM)<\/strong> &#8211; picks up again as positions get squared off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMost brokers, including Flattrade, offer MIS (Margin Intraday Square-off) orders for intraday trades, which give you higher leverage than regular CNC (delivery) trades.\n\nNow, let&#8217;s look at the strategies.\n<h2>1. Momentum Trading<\/h2>\n<h3>What is it?<\/h3>\nMomentum trading is riding the wave. When a stock is moving strongly in one direction, you jump in and ride that move &#8211; then exit before it reverses.\n\nThink of it like surfing. You wait for the right wave, get on it, and get off before it crashes.\n<div class=\"gif-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flattrade.in\/kosh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/movement-trading.webp\" alt=\"Momentum Trading\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>How it works in practice:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"step-list\">\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">1<\/span>Look for stocks that are making strong moves early in the morning (9:15 AM \u2013 10:00 AM)<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">2<\/span>These are often stocks in the news &#8211; results, upgrades, big deals, sector buzz<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">3<\/span>Buy when the stock breaks above a recent high, or sell short when it breaks below a low<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">4<\/span>Exit when momentum slows down (volume drops, price stalls)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"highlight-box\">\n\n\ud83d\udcca <strong>Example:<\/strong>\nImagine Tata Motors announces strong quarterly results before market open. The stock gaps up and starts rallying. A momentum trader buys early, rides the move for \u20b915\u2013\u20b920, and exits.\n\n<\/div>\n<h3>Tools to use:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list\">\n \t<li>Volume (high volume = strong momentum)<\/li>\n \t<li>RSI (Relative Strength Index) above 60 for bullish momentum<\/li>\n \t<li>5-minute or 15-minute candlestick charts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"risk-notice\">\n\n\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Risk:<\/strong> Momentum can reverse quickly. Always use a stop-loss &#8211; typically 0.5% to 1% below your entry.\n\n<\/div>\n<h2>2. Breakout Trading<\/h2>\n<h3>What is it?<\/h3>\nEvery stock moves within a range &#8211; a high point and a low point. When it breaks out of that range, it often makes a big move. Breakout traders try to catch that move.\n<div class=\"gif-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flattrade.in\/kosh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Breakout-Trading.jpg\" alt=\"Breakout Trading\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>How it works in practice:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"step-list\">\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">1<\/span>Identify a stock that has been stuck in a tight range (e.g., between \u20b9500 and \u20b9510 for the past few hours)<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">2<\/span>When the price breaks above \u20b9510 with high volume, that&#8217;s a breakout &#8211; buy<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">3<\/span>When the price breaks below \u20b9500 with high volume, that&#8217;s a breakdown &#8211; short sell<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">4<\/span>Set your target at the next resistance level, and stop-loss just below the breakout point<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"highlight-box\">\n\n\ud83d\udcca <strong>Example:<\/strong>\nReliance Industries has been trading between \u20b92,800 and \u20b92,820 all morning. At 11:30 AM, it breaks above \u20b92,820 with 3x the usual volume. A breakout trader buys here, targeting \u20b92,850\u2013\u20b92,860.\n\n<\/div>\n<h3>Tools to use:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list\">\n \t<li>Horizontal support and resistance levels<\/li>\n \t<li>Volume confirmation (must be above average)<\/li>\n \t<li>15-minute charts work well for this strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"risk-notice\">\n\n\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Risk:<\/strong> False breakouts are common. A stock can break out briefly and then fall back into the range &#8211; called a &#8220;fakeout.&#8221; Volume confirmation helps filter these out.\n\n<\/div>\n<h2>3. Reversal Trading (Mean Reversion)<\/h2>\n<h3>What is it?<\/h3>\nWhat goes up too fast, often comes back down &#8211; and vice versa. Reversal trading is about identifying when a stock has moved too far in one direction and betting on it coming back.\n\nThis strategy goes against the current trend, so it requires more skill and experience.\n<div class=\"gif-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flattrade.in\/kosh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Reversal-Trading.jpg\" alt=\"Reversal Trading\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>How it works in practice:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"step-list\">\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">1<\/span>Look for stocks that have made a very sharp move &#8211; up or down &#8211; and are showing signs of exhaustion<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">2<\/span>Signs include: long wicks on candles, RSI above 80 (overbought) or below 20 (oversold), falling volume after a big move<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">3<\/span>Enter in the opposite direction with a tight stop-loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"highlight-box\">\n\n\ud83d\udcca <strong>Example:<\/strong>\nA mid-cap pharma stock shoots up 4% in the first 15 minutes on no major news. RSI hits 85. A reversal trader shorts the stock expecting a pullback, targeting a return to the opening price.\n\n<\/div>\n<h3>Tools to use:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list\">\n \t<li>RSI (above 75\u201380 = overbought; below 20\u201325 = oversold)<\/li>\n \t<li>Candlestick patterns (shooting star, doji, engulfing candles)<\/li>\n \t<li>VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) &#8211; price coming back to VWAP is a common reversal target<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"risk-notice\">\n\n\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Risk:<\/strong> Reversals can fail if the momentum is very strong. This is a counter-trend strategy, so always keep your stop-loss tight.\n\n<\/div>\n<h2>4. VWAP Trading<\/h2>\n<h3>What is it?<\/h3>\nVWAP stands for Volume Weighted Average Price. It&#8217;s the average price at which a stock has traded throughout the day, weighted by volume. It&#8217;s one of the most widely used tools by professional traders.\n\nThink of VWAP as the &#8220;fair value&#8221; of a stock for the day.\n<div class=\"gif-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flattrade.in\/kosh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VWAP-Trading.jpg\" alt=\"VWAP Trading\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>How it works in practice:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"step-list\">\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">1<\/span>Price above VWAP = stock is bullish for the day \u2192 look for buying opportunities<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">2<\/span>Price below VWAP = stock is bearish for the day \u2192 look for selling (short) opportunities<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">3<\/span>When price pulls back to VWAP and bounces, that&#8217;s a good entry point<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"highlight-box\">\n\n\ud83d\udcca <strong>Example:<\/strong>\nInfosys opens at \u20b91,500 and VWAP is at \u20b91,490 by 11 AM. The stock dips to \u20b91,491, touches VWAP, and bounces back up. A VWAP trader buys at \u20b91,491 with a stop-loss at \u20b91,485.\n\n<\/div>\n<h3>Tools to use:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list\">\n \t<li>VWAP indicator (available on all major charting platforms including Flattrade&#8217;s platform)<\/li>\n \t<li>5-minute charts<\/li>\n \t<li>Combine with support\/resistance for better entries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"risk-notice\">\n\n\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Risk:<\/strong> VWAP works best in trending markets. In choppy, sideways markets, price keeps crossing VWAP and signals become unreliable.\n\n<\/div>\n<h2>5. Scalping<\/h2>\n<h3>What is it?<\/h3>\nScalping is the fastest style of intraday trading. Scalpers make many small trades throughout the day, each targeting just \u20b91 to \u20b95 of profit per share &#8211; but they do this dozens of times.\n\nIt&#8217;s like collecting small coins all day instead of hunting for one big note.\n<div class=\"gif-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flattrade.in\/kosh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Scalping.jpg\" alt=\"Scalping\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>How it works in practice:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"step-list\">\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">1<\/span>Focus on highly liquid stocks like NIFTY 50 stocks or Bank Nifty options<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">2<\/span>Enter and exit within minutes or even seconds<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">3<\/span>Use very tight stop-losses (often \u20b91\u2013\u20b92)<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">4<\/span>Aim for a high win rate on many trades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"highlight-box\">\n\n\ud83d\udcca <strong>Example:<\/strong>\nA scalper trades SBI 20\u201330 times a day, making \u20b92\u2013\u20b93 per trade. Even if 60% of trades win, that adds up.\n\n<\/div>\n<h3>Tools to use:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list\">\n \t<li>1-minute charts<\/li>\n \t<li>Level 2 data \/ order book (bid-ask spread)<\/li>\n \t<li>High-speed execution platform (important!)<\/li>\n \t<li>Tape reading skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"risk-notice\">\n\n\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Risk:<\/strong> Scalping has high brokerage costs if your broker charges per trade. With Flattrade&#8217;s zero brokerage model, scalping becomes more viable! It also requires intense focus and fast decision-making. Not ideal for beginners.\n\n<\/div>\n<h2>6. Gap and Go Strategy<\/h2>\n<h3>What is it?<\/h3>\nSometimes a stock opens significantly higher or lower than yesterday&#8217;s closing price &#8211; this is called a &#8220;gap.&#8221; The Gap and Go strategy bets that the stock will continue moving in the direction of the gap.\n<div class=\"gif-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flattrade.in\/kosh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gap-and-Go-Strategy.jpg\" alt=\"Gap and Go Strategy\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>How it works in practice:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"step-list\">\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">1<\/span>Before market opens, scan for stocks that are likely to gap up or gap down (based on pre-market news)<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">2<\/span>When the market opens, wait for the first 5\u201315 minutes to see if the gap holds<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">3<\/span>If the stock gaps up and keeps going \u2192 buy<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">4<\/span>If the stock gaps down and keeps going \u2192 short sell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"highlight-box\">\n\n\ud83d\udcca <strong>Example:<\/strong>\nHDFC Bank closes at \u20b91,700. Next morning, strong results are announced. It opens at \u20b91,740 &#8211; a gap up of \u20b940. In the first 15 minutes, it moves to \u20b91,745. A Gap and Go trader buys here, targeting \u20b91,760\u2013\u20b91,770.\n\n<\/div>\n<h3>Tools to use:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list\">\n \t<li>Pre-market scanner (check NSE announcements, earnings calendars)<\/li>\n \t<li>5-minute charts for the first candle<\/li>\n \t<li>Volume &#8211; gap must have strong volume to be reliable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"risk-notice\">\n\n\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Risk:<\/strong> Gaps sometimes fill (reverse back to previous day&#8217;s close). If the stock gaps up but then starts falling, exit quickly. The first 15 minutes can be very tricky.\n\n<\/div>\n<h2>7. Opening Range Breakout (ORB)<\/h2>\n<h3>What is it?<\/h3>\nThis is one of the most popular intraday strategies in India. The idea is simple: the high and low of the first 15 or 30 minutes of trading creates a &#8220;range.&#8221; When price breaks out of this range, you trade in that direction.\n<div class=\"gif-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flattrade.in\/kosh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Opening-Range-Breakout-.jpg\" alt=\"Opening Range Breakout\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>How it works in practice:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"step-list\">\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">1<\/span>Note the high and low of the first 15 minutes (9:15 AM to 9:30 AM)<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">2<\/span>If price breaks above the high \u2192 buy<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">3<\/span>If price breaks below the low \u2192 short sell<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">4<\/span>Stop-loss = opposite end of the opening range<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">5<\/span>Target = 1.5x to 2x the range size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"highlight-box\">\n\n\ud83d\udcca <strong>Example:<\/strong>\nBetween 9:15 and 9:30, Nifty 50 trades between 22,400 and 22,450. At 9:45, it breaks above 22,450. A trader buys Nifty futures at 22,455, with a stop at 22,400 and target at 22,510\u201322,520.\n\n<\/div>\n<h3>Tools to use:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list\">\n \t<li>15-minute charts<\/li>\n \t<li>Mark the opening range high and low clearly<\/li>\n \t<li>Works very well on Bank Nifty and Nifty 50 index as well as large-cap stocks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"risk-notice\">\n\n\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Risk:<\/strong> The opening range can be wide on volatile days, making the risk too large. On such days, it&#8217;s better to skip the trade.\n\n<\/div>\n<h2>Key Rules Every Intraday Trader Should Follow<\/h2>\nNo matter which strategy you use, these rules are non-negotiable:\n<ul class=\"step-list\">\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">1<\/span><strong>Always Use a Stop-Loss<\/strong> This is the #1 rule. Decide your maximum loss before entering a trade. Stick to it.<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">2<\/span><strong>Don&#8217;t Risk More Than 1\u20132% Per Trade<\/strong> If your trading capital is \u20b91,00,000, don&#8217;t risk more than \u20b91,000\u2013\u20b92,000 on any single trade.<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">3<\/span><strong>Square Off Before 3:20 PM<\/strong> Don&#8217;t wait until the last minute. Exit intraday positions by 3:20 PM to avoid auto square-off charges from your broker.<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">4<\/span><strong>Trade with the Trend<\/strong> As a beginner, avoid betting against strong market trends. Following the trend is usually the safer choice.<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">5<\/span><strong>Keep a Trading Journal<\/strong> Write down every trade &#8211; entry, exit, reason, outcome. Review it weekly. This is how you improve.<\/li>\n \t<li><span class=\"num\">6<\/span><strong>Don&#8217;t Overtrade<\/strong> More trades \u2260 more profit. Sometimes the best trade is no trade. Wait for your setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Which Strategy is Right for You?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table class=\"strategy-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Strategy<\/th>\n<th>Best For<\/th>\n<th>Difficulty Level<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Momentum Trading<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Beginners\u2013Intermediate<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"star-rating\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Breakout Trading<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Beginners\u2013Intermediate<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"star-rating\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reversal Trading<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Intermediate\u2013Advanced<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"star-rating\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>VWAP Trading<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Intermediate<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"star-rating\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scalping<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Advanced<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"star-rating\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Gap and Go<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Intermediate<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"star-rating\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Opening Range Breakout<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Beginners\u2013Intermediate<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"star-rating\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nIf you&#8217;re new to intraday trading, start with Opening Range Breakout or Momentum Trading. They&#8217;re simpler to understand and easy to practice on paper first.\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\nIntraday trading in India is full of opportunity &#8211; but also full of risk. The traders who succeed long-term aren&#8217;t the ones who win every trade. They&#8217;re the ones who manage risk well, follow a strategy consistently, and keep learning.\n\nPick one strategy. Learn it deeply. Practice it. And only then move to the next.\n\n<strong>Happy trading! \ud83d\udcc8<\/strong>\n<div class=\"cta-box\">\n<h2>Ready to Start Investing?<\/h2>\nOpen a free Demat account with Flattrade \u2013 ZERO BROKERAGE ON ALL SEGMENTS. 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