Aniket Bhatia, Director, Morgan Stanley, shares practical insights into chart-based market analysis and disciplined trading
30 June, 2026, Bangalore: The Centre for Capital Markets and Risk Management (CCMRM) at IIM Bangalore hosted a session on ‘Technical Analysis’ on 27 June 2026. The session, led by Aniket Bhatia, Director at Morgan Stanley, introduced participants to the principles and practical applications of technical analysis, equipping them with tools to interpret market movements and make informed trading and investment decisions.
The session began with an overview of the fundamentals of technical analysis, focusing on price action, market structure, and trend identification through higher highs, higher lows, support and resistance levels, and breakout-retest strategies. Participants learned how these concepts form the foundation of chart-based market analysis.
Mr. Bhatia then discussed the significance of candlestick patterns in understanding market psychology. He explained widely used formations such as the Hammer, Inverted Hammer, Doji, Bullish and Bearish Engulfing, Harami, Morning Star, and Evening Star, illustrating how these patterns can signal potential trend reversals and continuations.
The session also covered key technical indicators, including the Relative Strength Index (RSI), Simple and Exponential Moving Averages (SMA and EMA), and Bollinger Bands. Participants explored how these indicators can be used together to assess momentum, identify trends, measure volatility, and strengthen trading decisions. The importance of analysing multiple timeframes to gain a broader market perspective was also highlighted.
In addition, participants were introduced to Option Chain Analysis and Fibonacci Retracement, gaining insights into how these tools complement price action and technical indicators in evaluating potential market opportunities.
Beyond technical tools, Mr. Bhatia emphasised the importance of risk management, trading discipline, and maintaining a trading journal to review decisions, learn from experience, and improve consistency. He encouraged participants to adopt a structured, rule-based approach to trading while aligning their strategies with their individual risk appetite and investment objectives.
The session featured practical market examples and interactive discussions that enabled participants to connect theoretical concepts with real-world market scenarios. An engaging Q&A session further enriched the learning experience by allowing attendees to seek clarifications and benefit from the speaker’s industry experience.
The session concluded with participants gaining a comprehensive understanding of technical analysis and the importance of combining analytical frameworks, disciplined execution, and effective risk management to navigate financial markets.
