New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- Indian equity markets closed on a strong note on Monday, buoyed by firm global cues and robust buying in banking and metal counters. The Sensex advanced 573.41 points, or 0.67%, to settle at 85,762.01 after touching an intraday high of 85,812.27. The Nifty gained 182 points, or 0.7 percent, to close at 26,328.55, briefly hitting a record peak of 26,340.10.

Three stocks to trade, recommended by NeoTrader's Raja Venkatraman:

DABUR(Cmp Rs.522.60)

DABUR: Buy above Rs.525, stop Rs.507 target Rs.580 (Multiday)

RRKABEL (Cmp Rs.1510.50)

RRKABEL:Buy above Rs.1515, stop Rs.1470 target Rs.1615 (Multiday)

PAYTM(Cmp Rs.1340.60)

PAYTM: Buy above Rs.1340, stop Rs.1315 target Rs.1385 (Intraday)

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