Stocks to Watch Today, 27 July 2026: IDFC First Bank, InterGlobe Aviation and LIC in Focus as Crude Oil Slumps

July 27, 2026
Posted by: Ankit Jaiswal
Category: News

Stocks to watch today: GIFT Nifty up 124 points at 23,931. Brent crude fell over 7% below $90 on US-Iran truce. IDFC First Bank Q1 PAT up 132% to Rs 1,075 crore. LIC, Birlasoft AGMs today.

The stocks to watch today list, as flagged by Univest analysts Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla, is dominated by a single overnight development: crude oil prices tumbled more than 7 percent after the United States and Iran paused their military strikes over the weekend, easing fears of a wider Middle East energy disruption. GIFT Nifty futures were up 124 points at 23,931 in early trade, indicating a strong gap up open for the Nifty 50 after four straight losing sessions.

On Friday, the Nifty 50 closed 0.43 percent lower at 23,767.45, while the Sensex fell 0.43 percent to settle at 76,059.77, as elevated crude prices and geopolitical tension weighed on sentiment through the week. That backdrop has flipped overnight, and stocks to watch today reflect the sharp reversal in the oil price narrative alongside a heavy Q1 FY27 earnings and AGM calendar.

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Stocks to Watch Today: IDFC First Bank

IDFC First Bank tops the stocks to watch today list after reporting its highest ever quarterly profit on Saturday. Standalone profit after tax surged 132.4 percent year on year to Rs 1,075 crore, crossing the Rs 1,000 crore mark for the first time in the bank’s history, while consolidated net interest income grew 21.1 percent to Rs 5,974 crore.

Ankit Jaiswal flags that total customer business rose 18.6 percent year on year to Rs 6,04,776 crore, and the stock had already closed Friday’s session up 1.11 percent at Rs 80.79 ahead of the announcement, suggesting the market may extend its positive reaction once trading resumes.

Stocks to Watch Today: InterGlobe Aviation

InterGlobe Aviation is among the stocks to watch today for the opposite reason it made headlines last week. The airline had reported a standalone net loss of Rs 382 crore in Q1 FY27 as aircraft fuel expenses surged nearly 86 percent, but the sharp overnight crude oil slump directly eases the very cost pressure that drove that loss.

Kunal Singla notes that the stock closed Friday at Rs 4,898.50, down from a previous close of Rs 5,023.50, and traders should watch whether the falling crude narrative triggers a relief bounce when the market opens.

Stocks to Watch Today: LIC and Birlasoft

LIC is in focus among stocks to watch today with its Q1 FY27 results and annual general meeting scheduled for 11 am, while Birlasoft holds its AGM at 2:30 pm. Ankit Jaiswal flags both as event driven names where management commentary could move the stock beyond the headline numbers.

Reuters’ BSE 500 corporate calendar shows a wave of Q1 FY27 results and shareholder meetings scheduled across banks, insurers, energy and telecom names today, adding to the list of stocks to watch today beyond the headline crude oil story.

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Why Falling Crude Oil Dominates Stocks to Watch Today

Brent crude retreated as much as 7.4 percent to below 90 dollars a barrel in early trade before paring losses to trade near 92 dollars, after the US and Iran refrained from retaliatory strikes over the weekend, easing concerns over disruption to Middle East energy supplies.

Kunal Singla flags that this reversal directly benefits oil marketing companies, airlines and paint makers that use crude linked inputs, while raising fresh questions for upstream energy names that had rallied on the earlier price spike. Asian markets remained mixed after reversing early gains, with Japan’s Nikkei down 0.15 percent and South Korea’s Kospi down 0.98 percent.

Stocks to Watch Today: Key Takeaways for Traders

Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla suggest traders watch how durable the crude oil relief proves through the session, since a partial reversal in oil prices could quickly change the sector rotation calculus for stocks to watch today.

Given the scale of scheduled corporate events, position sizing and stop losses matter more than usual today. These are technical, analyst attributed observations, not investment advice, and traders should verify current prices before acting.

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Conclusion

Stocks to watch today are anchored by a dramatic overnight reversal in crude oil, which crashed over 7 percent after the US and Iran paused their conflict, alongside IDFC First Bank’s record quarterly profit, InterGlobe Aviation’s fuel cost relief, and Q1 results and AGMs from LIC and Birlasoft. With GIFT Nifty pointing to a strong gap up open, today’s session could mark a turning point after four straight losing sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

Which stocks are flagged as stocks to watch today, 27 July 2026?

Ans. Stocks to watch today, as flagged by Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla, include IDFC First Bank after its record Q1 profit, InterGlobe Aviation as crude oil crashes, and LIC and Birlasoft, both holding their AGMs today.

Why did crude oil prices fall sharply today?

Ans. Crude oil fell over 7 percent after the United States and Iran paused their military strikes over the weekend, easing fears of a wider Middle East energy disruption and reversing the price spike seen through last week.

Why is IDFC First Bank among stocks to watch today?

Ans. IDFC First Bank reported its highest ever quarterly profit on Saturday, with standalone PAT surging 132.4 percent year on year to Rs 1,075 crore, crossing the Rs 1,000 crore mark for the first time in the bank’s history.

How does falling crude oil affect InterGlobe Aviation?

Ans. InterGlobe Aviation posted a Rs 382 crore standalone net loss in Q1 FY27 after aircraft fuel costs surged 86 percent, so today’s sharp crude oil decline directly eases that cost pressure and could support a stock recovery.

What is the expected market open today?

Ans. GIFT Nifty futures were up 124 points at 23,931 in early trade, indicating a strong gap up open for the Nifty 50, a sharp reversal after four consecutive losing sessions through last week.

Are these stocks to watch today suitable for immediate trading decisions?

Ans. These are technical, analyst attributed observations for educational purposes, not personalised investment advice. Investors should verify current prices and fundamentals, and consult a SEBI registered investment advisor before investing.

What other events are scheduled today that could move markets?

Ans. Reuters’ BSE 500 corporate calendar flags a wave of Q1 FY27 results and annual general meetings across banks, insurers, energy and telecom companies today, adding several event driven names to the stocks to watch today list.

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Author: Ankit Jaiswal

Ankit Jaiswal is the Senior Research Analyst at Univest, leading the platform's in-house equity research desk and serving as the editorial reviewer for all research and blog content published at univest.in. With 11+ years of experience in Indian equity markets, he oversees stock recommendations, earnings analysis, sector coverage, and ensures every published article meets SEBI Research Analyst Regulations. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata — one of India's most prestigious commerce institutions — and has cleared CMT Level 2 from the CMT Association, a globally recognised certification in technical analysis and market research. His research methodology combines fundamental analysis (earnings quality, balance sheet strength, management commentary) with advanced technical analysis (chart patterns, momentum indicators, market structure) — giving Univest's retail investors a dual-lens approach that most Indian research platforms lack. Ankit is among the most comprehensively certified analysts in Indian financial media, holding five NISM certifications: Series-XV (Research Analyst), Series-VIII (Equity Derivatives), Series-VII (SORM), Series-VI (Depository Operations), and Series-V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors). At Univest — India's SEBI-registered research and advisory platform — Ankit's responsibilities include leading the research team, finalising stock recommendations published across Pro Lite, Pro Super, and Pro Gold advisory services, and maintaining editorial oversight of all YMYL financial content published on the blog.