10 Stocks to Buy Today, August 5: Univest Analysts Flag Hero MotoCorp, ONGC and 8 More

August 5, 2026
Posted by: Kunal Singla
Category: News

10 stocks to buy today (Aug 5): Hero MotoCorp target Rs 5,880. Siemens target Rs 4,240. Laurus Labs target Rs 1,950. ONGC post +112% Q1 profit. RBI decision today.

The 10 stocks to buy today on August 5, 2026, are drawn from a combination of strong technical chart setups and fundamental earnings momentum, as identified by Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla, research analysts at Univest.

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Ankit Jaiswal notes that the market is set for a positive open, with Gift Nifty futures up 163 points ahead of the RBI monetary policy decision. Kunal Singla flags that falling oil prices below $80 a barrel and strong global tech earnings provide a supportive backdrop for the 10 stocks to buy today, though the RBI outcome remains the key intraday variable.

Stock	CMP (Rs)	Target (Rs)	Stop-loss (Rs)	Rationale
Hero MotoCorp	Rs 5,548	Rs 5,880	Rs 5,380	Higher high-higher low structure; strong base near 5,200; RSI rising
Siemens	Rs 4,000	Rs 4,240	Rs 3,880	Consolidation breakout above 3,950; above short-term MAs; Capital Goods sector momentum
Laurus Labs	Rs 1,850	Rs 1,950	Rs 1,790	All-time high territory; bullish Marubozu candle; buying from 20 DEMA; rising volumes
ONGC	Rs 260	Rs 278	Rs 250	Q1 FY27 profit +112% YoY; crude below $80 supports margins; fundamental re-rating catalyst
Hindalco	Rs 725	Rs 765	Rs 705	Metal sector leader; topped Nifty gainers; LME aluminium support; infrastructure demand
Bharti Airtel	Rs 1,870	Rs 1,980	Rs 1,810	Q1 FY27 profit +37.3%; premium subscriber growth driving ARPU; 5G rollout gains
Cipla	Rs 1,460	Rs 1,540	Rs 1,415	USFDA EIR for InvaGen facility; strong US generics pipeline; pharma sector outperformance
KEI Industries	Rs 5,354	Rs 5,650	Rs 5,180	Top Nifty Midcap 150 gainer; power cable demand from grid capex; infrastructure theme
Marico	Rs 685	Rs 725	Rs 665	Q1 FY27 profit +25%; volume growth in FMCG; crude fall reduces copra and packaging costs
HFCL	Rs 80	Rs 87	Rs 77	Rs 400 crore capex for optical fibre; 5G rollout and BharatNet beneficiary; breakout potential

Table of Contents

10 Stocks to Buy Today: Top 3 Technical Picks Flagged by Analysts

Among the 10 stocks to buy today, Ankit Jaiswal flags Hero MotoCorp as the standout technical setup: the stock has been forming higher highs and higher lows, built a strong base near Rs 5,200, and has an RSI that continues to trend higher. Siemens also caught the attention of our research team as a consolidation breakout story, having surpassed the key 3,950 resistance zone and now trading above short-term moving averages with support levels shifting higher.

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10 Stocks to Buy Today: Fundamental Earnings Momentum Picks

Kunal Singla highlights the results-driven picks among the 10 stocks to buy today. ONGC delivered a Q1 FY27 profit that more than doubled year-on-year to Rs 17,034 crore, a result that, combined with crude oil falling below $80 per barrel, creates a compelling fundamental case. Bharti Airtel and Marico also reported strong Q1 numbers, with Airtel’s premium subscriber additions supporting ARPU expansion and Marico’s volume growth reflecting recovering rural FMCG demand.

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10 Stocks to Buy Today: Risk Management and How to Use Stop-Loss

Ankit Jaiswal emphasises that for each of the 10 stocks to buy today, the stop-loss levels listed in the table above represent the maximum acceptable downside for this trading session. Investors should not hold positions beyond these levels regardless of conviction, since the stop-loss serves to define risk rather than predict direction. Kunal Singla adds that with the RBI decision due today, traders should be prepared for amplified intraday volatility and should size their positions conservatively across all 10 stocks to buy today.

Conclusion

The 10 stocks to buy today on August 5 span technical breakouts in Hero MotoCorp, Siemens and Laurus Labs, Q1 results momentum in ONGC and Bharti Airtel, and infrastructure-linked themes in KEI Industries and HFCL. As always, consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing, and strictly observe the stop-loss levels for each of the 10 stocks to buy today.

Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 stocks to buy today on August 5?

Ans. The 10 stocks to buy today are Hero MotoCorp, Siemens, Laurus Labs, ONGC, Hindalco, Bharti Airtel, Cipla, KEI Industries, Marico and HFCL, as flagged by Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla of Univest.

Why is Hero MotoCorp in the 10 stocks to buy today list?

Ans. Ankit Jaiswal flags Hero MotoCorp for a strong higher high-higher low structure, a solid base near Rs 5,200, and a rising RSI, making it one of the top picks among the 10 stocks to buy today.

What is the target and stop-loss for Siemens today?

Ans. Siemens has a target of Rs 4,240 and a stop-loss of Rs 3,880 in today’s 10 stocks to buy today list, following its consolidation breakout above the Rs 3,950 zone.

Why is ONGC in the 10 stocks to buy today?

Ans. Kunal Singla suggests ONGC based on its Q1 FY27 profit more than doubling to Rs 17,034 crore and the additional tailwind from Brent crude falling below $80 per barrel.

Is it safe to buy all 10 stocks to buy today in one session?

Ans. Ankit Jaiswal recommends sizing positions conservatively across all 10 stocks to buy today given the RBI decision due in today’s session, which could amplify intraday volatility.

How should investors use stop-loss for the 10 stocks to buy today?

Ans. The stop-loss levels in the table define the maximum acceptable downside for each pick in the 10 stocks to buy today. Investors should strictly observe these levels and consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.

Where can I track the 10 stocks to buy today live?

Ans. You can track live price action, technicals and fundamentals for all 10 stocks to buy today on the Univest Screener and the Univest app.

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Author: Kunal Singla

Kunal Singla is the Associate Director - Research at Univest, leading quantitative equity research, intraday trading setups, and derivatives strategy. With 4+ years of experience in Indian equity markets, he combines rigorous quantitative methods with classical technical analysis to build high-conviction research frameworks for retail and advisory clients. He holds an MSc from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi — one of India's most selective institutions — and has completed the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), a globally recognised programme covering derivatives pricing, risk modelling, machine learning for finance, and advanced portfolio theory. This combination places him in a small group of Indian analysts with both deep academic training in quantitative methods and SEBI-recognised research credentials. Kunal holds seven SEBI-recognised NISM certifications spanning research, derivatives, portfolio management, and securities operations: Series-XV (Research Analyst), Series-XXI-A (Portfolio Managers), Series-XVI (Commodity Derivatives), Series-VIII (Equity Derivatives), Series-VII (SORM), Series-V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors), and Series-I (Currency Derivatives). At Univest — India's SEBI-registered research and advisory platform — Kunal leads research inputs for Pro Lite, Pro Super, Pro Gold, and Pro Commodity advisory services, alongside publishing intraday stock picks on Univest Blogs.