If you trade Indian stocks, you already know that sector rotation drives most of the market. When NIFTY IT leads, individual IT stocks rally 15-20%. When it rotates to Metal, the IT stocks stall. The problem is figuring out which sector is about to lead next — before the move happens.
That is exactly what a Relative Rotation Graph (RRG) shows you. It is a single chart that plots all 20 NIFTY sectoral indices on four quadrants, with trailing tails showing where each sector has been and where it is headed.
An RRG was invented by Julius de Kempenaer in 2004 and popularized by StockCharts.com. It plots two values for each sector:
The benchmark (NIFTY 50) always sits at the centre point (100, 100). Every sector rotates clockwise through four quadrants over time — this is the natural cycle of sector rotation.
RS-Ratio > 100, Momentum > 100. The sector is outperforming NIFTY and getting stronger. This is where you want to be long.
RS-Ratio > 100, Momentum < 100. Still outperforming but momentum is fading. Leaders losing steam — tighten stops.
RS-Ratio < 100, Momentum < 100. Underperforming with falling momentum. Avoid or short.
RS-Ratio < 100, Momentum > 100. Still underperforming but momentum is turning up. Early entry opportunity — the next leaders are here.
The key insight: sectors in the Improving quadrant that are curving toward Leading are your best opportunities. You are buying before the crowd notices.
Open SpikeDesk's Sectoral RRG and look for sectors in the top-left (Improving) quadrant with tails pointing toward the right. These are gaining momentum and about to cross into Leading.
Click any sector on SpikeDesk to drill into its constituent stocks. Focus on the top 3-5 stocks by index weight — they move the index and tend to lead the rotation.
This is where SpikeDesk is unique. Before entering, check Market Pulse to see if the sector shows rising delivery accumulation. High delivery percentage + improving RRG momentum = institutional money flowing in. That is your confirmation to enter.
When your sector crosses from Leading to Weakening (momentum drops below 100 while RS-Ratio is still high), it is time to book profits. The sector is still outperforming but the momentum party is ending.
| Feature | SpikeDesk | StockCharts | TradingView | StockMojo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian sectors | 20 NIFTY sectors | US only | Community script | 18 sectors |
| Free | 100% free | Paid | Limited free | Free |
| Delivery data overlay | Yes — unique | No | No | No |
| Live mode with daily % | Yes | No | No | No |
| Drill into sector stocks | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Sector Ignition Scanner | Yes — unique | No | No | No |
| AI path prediction | Yes | No | No | No |
SpikeDesk is the only tool that combines RRG with delivery-based accumulation data. You see where a sector is rotating AND whether smart money is actually buying. No other tool does this.
Sector Ignition Scanner: SpikeDesk's Market Pulse includes an Ignition Scanner that predicts which sector will move 1-2 days before it happens. It combines heavyweight stock accumulation, delivery compression, and breakout pattern density to score each sector 0-100.
Today's Sector Movers: The RRG page shows a live heatmap of today's sector performance alongside the 14-day rotation view. So you see both the structural trend (RRG) and today's action in one place.
Stock-level drill-down: Click any sector to see all its constituent stocks plotted on a mini-RRG. Find the specific stocks leading the rotation, not just the sector index.
Sector rotation is the single biggest driver of stock performance in India. If you pick the right sector, even an average stock in that sector outperforms. RRG gives you the map — SpikeDesk gives you the map plus the delivery data to confirm whether smart money agrees.
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