The Indian stock market faced downward pressure on April 28, 2026, with the Nifty 50 index closing at 23,995, down 0.40%, and the S&P BSE Sensex declining 0.54% to 76,886. Sumeet Bagadia, Executive Director at Choice Broking, highlighted a lack of clear market direction, noting that the Nifty is in a consolidation phase with immediate support between 23,750 and 23,800. Bagadia recommended five stocks for investors: Carborundum Universal, SJVN, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Lloyds Metals And Energy, and JSW Energy. Each stock shows strong technical indicators and potential for upside, with targets ranging from ₹630 for JSW Energy to ₹1050 for Carborundum Universal. Investors are advised to monitor market conditions closely and wait for a decisive breakout before committing to new positions.