{"id":138846,"date":"2026-07-03T09:17:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T03:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=138846"},"modified":"2026-07-03T09:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T03:47:37","slug":"10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Stocks to Buy Today on 3 July 2026: Entry Zones, Targets and Stop Losses as Nifty Gaps Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>10 stocks to buy today on 3 July 2026. Nifty 24,475, up 1.24% at pre-open. Weak US jobs data cools Fed hike odds. Banks, NBFCs, cyclicals in focus.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Stocks to buy today on 3 July 2026 are shaped by a sharp gap-up in the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-50\/nifty-50-share-price-today\">Nifty 50<\/a>, trading around 24,475 at pre-open, up 1.24 percent from yesterday&#8217;s close of 24,175.70, after a much weaker than expected US jobs report cooled Federal Reserve rate hike expectations overnight. The Dow Jones closed at a record high on Thursday even as the Nasdaq slipped, with the softer labour market data seen as giving the Fed more room to hold rates steady.<\/p>\n<p>Stocks to buy today have been selected based on today&#8217;s specific corporate triggers alongside a broader rate-sensitive rally, with banks, NBFCs and capital goods names best placed to benefit from reduced US rate hike odds. All entry zones, targets and stop losses mentioned below are indicative and for educational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#1_HDFC_Bank\" title=\"1. HDFC Bank\">1. HDFC Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#2_Bajaj_Finance\" title=\"2. Bajaj Finance\">2. Bajaj Finance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#3_Axis_Bank\" title=\"3. Axis Bank\">3. Axis Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#4_Larsen_and_Toubro\" title=\"4. Larsen and Toubro\">4. Larsen and Toubro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#5_Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation\" title=\"5. Bharat Petroleum Corporation\">5. Bharat Petroleum Corporation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#6_Coal_India\" title=\"6. Coal India\">6. Coal India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#7_Jammu_and_Kashmir_Bank\" title=\"7. Jammu and Kashmir Bank\">7. Jammu and Kashmir Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#8_UltraTech_Cement\" title=\"8. UltraTech Cement\">8. UltraTech Cement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#9_JSW_Steel\" title=\"9. JSW Steel\">9. JSW Steel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#10_Reliance_Industries\" title=\"10. Reliance Industries\">10. Reliance Industries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#Key_Risks_for_Stocks_to_Buy_Today\" title=\"Key Risks for Stocks to Buy Today\">Key Risks for Stocks to Buy Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#FAQs_on_Stocks_to_Buy_Today\" title=\"FAQs on Stocks to Buy Today\">FAQs on Stocks to Buy Today<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#1_What_are_the_10_stocks_to_buy_today_on_3_July_2026\" title=\"1. What are the 10 stocks to buy today on 3 July 2026?\">1. What are the 10 stocks to buy today on 3 July 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#2_Why_is_Nifty_50_gapping_up_today\" title=\"2. Why is Nifty 50 gapping up today?\">2. Why is Nifty 50 gapping up today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#3_Why_is_BPCL_among_todays_stocks_to_buy_today\" title=\"3. Why is BPCL among today&#8217;s stocks to buy today?\">3. Why is BPCL among today&#8217;s stocks to buy today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#4_Why_are_banks_and_NBFCs_favoured_among_stocks_to_buy_today\" title=\"4. Why are banks and NBFCs favoured among stocks to buy today?\">4. Why are banks and NBFCs favoured among stocks to buy today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#5_Why_is_Coal_India_featured_among_stocks_to_buy_today\" title=\"5. Why is Coal India featured among stocks to buy today?\">5. Why is Coal India featured among stocks to buy today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-3-july-2026\/#6_What_is_the_key_risk_to_todays_stocks_to_buy_today_list\" title=\"6. What is the key risk to today&#8217;s stocks to buy today list?\">6. What is the key risk to today&#8217;s stocks to buy today list?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_HDFC_Bank\"><\/span><strong>1. HDFC Bank<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a> is among the stocks to buy today as India&#8217;s largest private lender, and typically a key beneficiary when reduced global rate hike odds support risk sentiment in the banking pack. The stock closed at Rs 795.90 yesterday. Entry zone Rs 790 to Rs 798, target Rs 815 to Rs 825, stop loss Rs 775 on a closing basis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bajaj_Finance\"><\/span><strong>2. Bajaj Finance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajfinance\/bajaj-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finance<\/a> is one of the more rate-sensitive stocks to buy today, given NBFC borrowing costs and lending spreads are directly influenced by the interest rate trajectory that today&#8217;s weak US jobs data has nudged more dovish. The stock closed at Rs 1,018.40 yesterday. Entry zone Rs 1,005 to Rs 1,015, target Rs 1,050 to Rs 1,065, stop loss Rs 985 on a closing basis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Axis_Bank\"><\/span><strong>3. Axis Bank<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/axisbank\/axis-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Axis Bank<\/a> rounds out the private banking picks among stocks to buy today, with the sector broadly positioned to benefit from today&#8217;s risk-on gap-up alongside easing global rate hike concerns. The stock closed at Rs 1,362.60 yesterday. Entry zone Rs 1,350 to Rs 1,360, target Rs 1,395 to Rs 1,410, stop loss Rs 1,325 on a closing basis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Larsen_and_Toubro\"><\/span><strong>4. Larsen and Toubro<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lt\/larsen-and-toubro-ltd-share-price-today\">Larsen and Toubro<\/a> is among the more compelling capital goods stocks to buy today, given the engineering and infrastructure major&#8217;s sensitivity to easing borrowing costs across its large project pipeline. The stock closed at Rs 4,059.40 yesterday. Entry zone Rs 4,020 to Rs 4,050, target Rs 4,150 to Rs 4,200, stop loss Rs 3,950 on a closing basis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Bharat_Petroleum_Corporation\"><\/span><strong>5. Bharat Petroleum Corporation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bpcl\/bharat-petroleum-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\">BPCL<\/a> is a stocks to buy today pick on genuine company specific news, after subsidiary BPRL Ventures BV acquired the remaining 39.14 percent stake in IBV Brasil Petroleo Limitada for Rs 2,312 crore, taking full ownership of the joint venture and gaining access to additional equity oil and gas. The stock closed at Rs 310.45 yesterday. Entry zone Rs 305 to Rs 310, target Rs 325 to Rs 335, stop loss Rs 296 on a closing basis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Coal_India\"><\/span><strong>6. Coal India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/coalindia\/coal-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Coal India<\/a> features among stocks to buy today after the state-run miner said it increased coal supplies to power plants by 5.9 percent year on year to 51.44 million tonnes in June FY27, up from 48.57 million tonnes a year earlier. The stock closed at Rs 438.90 yesterday. Entry zone Rs 432 to Rs 438, target Rs 455 to Rs 465, stop loss Rs 420 on a closing basis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Jammu_and_Kashmir_Bank\"><\/span><strong>7. Jammu and Kashmir Bank<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jandkbank\/the-jammu-and-kashmir-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Jammu and Kashmir Bank<\/a> is a stocks to buy today pick after the lender signed corporate agency agreements with SBI Life Insurance and HDFC Life Insurance to distribute their insurance products through its branch network, a fee income diversification move. The stock closed at Rs 164.70 yesterday. Entry zone Rs 160 to Rs 164, target Rs 175 to Rs 182, stop loss Rs 153 on a closing basis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_UltraTech_Cement\"><\/span><strong>8. UltraTech Cement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ultracemco\/ultratech-cement-ltd-share-price-today\">UltraTech Cement<\/a> is among the cyclical stocks to buy today, with the cement leader positioned to benefit from easing input cost pressure and a constructive infrastructure demand outlook heading into H2 FY27. The stock closed at Rs 11,536.00 yesterday. Entry zone Rs 11,400 to Rs 11,500, target Rs 11,850 to Rs 12,000, stop loss Rs 11,150 on a closing basis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_JSW_Steel\"><\/span><strong>9. JSW Steel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jswsteel\/jsw-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">JSW Steel<\/a> is a stocks to buy today pick within metals, riding today&#8217;s broader risk-on tone across cyclical sectors as global rate hike concerns ease. The stock closed at Rs 1,223.80 yesterday. Entry zone Rs 1,210 to Rs 1,220, target Rs 1,260 to Rs 1,280, stop loss Rs 1,180 on a closing basis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Reliance_Industries\"><\/span><strong>10. Reliance Industries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/reliance\/reliance-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Reliance Industries<\/a> completes the stocks to buy today list, given its index heavyweight status and broad based exposure across energy, retail and telecom that typically tracks the overall market&#8217;s risk appetite on days like today. The stock closed at Rs 1,303.50 yesterday. Entry zone Rs 1,290 to Rs 1,300, target Rs 1,340 to Rs 1,360, stop loss Rs 1,265 on a closing basis.<\/p>\n<p>The table below summarises all 10 stocks to buy today with entry zones, targets and stop losses for quick reference.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>CMP<\/th>\n<th>Entry Zone<\/th>\n<th>Target<\/th>\n<th>Stop Loss<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank<\/td>\n<td>Rs 795.90<\/td>\n<td>Rs 790 to 798<\/td>\n<td>Rs 815 to 825<\/td>\n<td>Rs 775<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bajaj Finance<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,018.40<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,005 to 1,015<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,050 to 1,065<\/td>\n<td>Rs 985<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Axis Bank<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,362.60<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,350 to 1,360<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,395 to 1,410<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,325<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Larsen and Toubro<\/td>\n<td>Rs 4,059.40<\/td>\n<td>Rs 4,020 to 4,050<\/td>\n<td>Rs 4,150 to 4,200<\/td>\n<td>Rs 3,950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BPCL<\/td>\n<td>Rs 310.45<\/td>\n<td>Rs 305 to 310<\/td>\n<td>Rs 325 to 335<\/td>\n<td>Rs 296<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coal India<\/td>\n<td>Rs 438.90<\/td>\n<td>Rs 432 to 438<\/td>\n<td>Rs 455 to 465<\/td>\n<td>Rs 420<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jammu and Kashmir Bank<\/td>\n<td>Rs 164.70<\/td>\n<td>Rs 160 to 164<\/td>\n<td>Rs 175 to 182<\/td>\n<td>Rs 153<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UltraTech Cement<\/td>\n<td>Rs 11,536.00<\/td>\n<td>Rs 11,400 to 11,500<\/td>\n<td>Rs 11,850 to 12,000<\/td>\n<td>Rs 11,150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JSW Steel<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,223.80<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,210 to 1,220<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,260 to 1,280<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,303.50<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,290 to 1,300<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,340 to 1,360<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,265<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/sebi-registered-investment-advisor-india\"><strong>Get guidance from a SEBI Registered Investment Advisor before buying any of these stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Risks_for_Stocks_to_Buy_Today\"><\/span><strong>Key Risks for Stocks to Buy Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for Live Stock Data<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Investors reviewing stocks to buy today should watch whether today&#8217;s gap-up holds through the session, since pre-open indications can compress once continuous trading begins and profit booking sets in. The rate-sensitive rally in banks and NBFCs depends on the market&#8217;s read of the Fed&#8217;s next move holding through subsequent sessions, and any hawkish commentary could quickly reverse today&#8217;s optimism. Given US markets are closed today for the Independence Day holiday, liquidity and follow through cues from Wall Street will only resume Monday, leaving Indian markets to trade on domestic momentum alone for the rest of the session.<\/p>\n<p><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track live prices and get daily expert picks on stocks to buy today.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 10 stocks to buy today on 3 July 2026 reflect a session shaped by a sharp Nifty gap-up on weak US jobs data, with rate-sensitive banks and NBFCs alongside company specific triggers in BPCL, Coal India and Jammu and Kashmir Bank driving today&#8217;s picks. From HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finance riding the reduced Fed hike odds to BPCL&#8217;s genuine Brazil asset consolidation, today&#8217;s setups span both macro tailwinds and confirmed corporate news. All entry zones, targets and stop losses are indicative only. Investments in securities are subject to market risk, and investors should consult a SEBI registered advisor before acting on any stocks to buy today.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> 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).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Stocks_to_Buy_Today\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Stocks to Buy Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_are_the_10_stocks_to_buy_today_on_3_July_2026\"><\/span><strong>1. What are the 10 stocks to buy today on 3 July 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The 10 stocks to buy today on 3 July 2026 are HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Larsen and Toubro, BPCL, Coal India, Jammu and Kashmir Bank, UltraTech Cement, JSW Steel and Reliance Industries.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_Nifty_50_gapping_up_today\"><\/span><strong>2. Why is Nifty 50 gapping up today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Nifty 50 is trading around 24,475 at pre-open, up 1.24 percent, after a much weaker than expected US jobs report cooled Federal Reserve rate hike expectations overnight, lifting global risk sentiment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_is_BPCL_among_todays_stocks_to_buy_today\"><\/span><strong>3. Why is BPCL among today&#8217;s stocks to buy today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> BPCL&#8217;s subsidiary BPRL Ventures BV acquired the remaining 39.14 percent stake in IBV Brasil Petroleo Limitada for Rs 2,312 crore, taking full ownership of the joint venture and gaining access to additional equity oil and gas.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_are_banks_and_NBFCs_favoured_among_stocks_to_buy_today\"><\/span><strong>4. 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