{"id":187491,"date":"2026-08-06T10:41:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T05:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=187491"},"modified":"2026-08-06T10:41:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T05:11:44","slug":"10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Stocks to Buy Today on 6 August 2026: Analyst Picks Across Cyclicals, Banking and Insurance"},"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 (6 Aug 2026): Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla flag. SBI results today. Brent $78.44 (-12% weekly). Auto\/infra tailwinds. RBI holds 5.25%.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Univest analysts Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla have identified 10 stocks to buy today on 6 August 2026, a session where the Reserve Bank of India held the repo rate at 5.25 percent and domestic cyclical sectors are outperforming. The stocks to buy today are selected on the basis of technical setup, fundamental catalysts including promoter activity and institutional buying, and sector-level momentum in the current market environment. These stocks to buy today span large-cap and mid-cap opportunities across infrastructure, insurance, NBFC, auto, and banking. Brent crude at $78.44 (down 12 percent weekly) is a positive input for auto sector names like M&amp;M and UNO Minda in the stocks to buy today list, while the weekly options expiry on 6 August 2026 may amplify intraday moves in several of these stocks to buy today.<\/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-5-aug\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Both Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla of Univest note that today market environment, shaped by the RBI rate hold and strong domestic cyclical participation, is supportive for selective positioning in quality names. Ankit Jaiswal flags the infrastructure and cement sectors as priority areas for stocks to buy today, while Kunal Singla highlights banking and auto-adjacent financial names as compelling opportunities in the stocks to buy today universe on 6 August 2026.<\/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-6-august-2026\/#10_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Complete_List\" title=\"10 Stocks to Buy Today: Complete List\">10 Stocks to Buy Today: Complete List<\/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-6-august-2026\/#10_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Detailed_Analyst_View\" title=\"10 Stocks to Buy Today: Detailed Analyst View\">10 Stocks to Buy Today: Detailed Analyst View<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/#1_Grasim_Industries_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Cyclical_Play\" title=\"1. Grasim Industries : Stocks to Buy Today (Cyclical Play)\">1. Grasim Industries : Stocks to Buy Today (Cyclical Play)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/#2_Larsen_and_Toubro_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Infrastructure\" title=\"2. Larsen and Toubro : Stocks to Buy Today (Infrastructure)\">2. Larsen and Toubro : Stocks to Buy Today (Infrastructure)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/#3_State_Bank_of_India_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Pre-Result\" title=\"3. State Bank of India : Stocks to Buy Today (Pre-Result)\">3. State Bank of India : Stocks to Buy Today (Pre-Result)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/#4_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Insurance_Sector\" title=\"4. HDFC Life Insurance : Stocks to Buy Today (Insurance Sector)\">4. HDFC Life Insurance : Stocks to Buy Today (Insurance Sector)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/#5_Mahindra_and_Mahindra_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Auto\" title=\"5. Mahindra and Mahindra : Stocks to Buy Today (Auto)\">5. Mahindra and Mahindra : Stocks to Buy Today (Auto)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/#6_Shriram_Finance_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_NBFC\" title=\"6. Shriram Finance : Stocks to Buy Today (NBFC)\">6. Shriram Finance : Stocks to Buy Today (NBFC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/#7_Apollo_Pipes_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Promoter_Signal\" title=\"7. Apollo Pipes : Stocks to Buy Today (Promoter Signal)\">7. Apollo Pipes : Stocks to Buy Today (Promoter Signal)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/#8_UNO_Minda_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Auto_Ancillary\" title=\"8. UNO Minda : Stocks to Buy Today (Auto Ancillary)\">8. UNO Minda : Stocks to Buy Today (Auto Ancillary)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/#9_Poonawalla_Fincorp_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Institutional_Buy\" title=\"9. Poonawalla Fincorp : Stocks to Buy Today (Institutional Buy)\">9. Poonawalla Fincorp : Stocks to Buy Today (Institutional Buy)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/#10_New_India_Assurance_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Volume_Breakout\" title=\"10. New India Assurance : Stocks to Buy Today (Volume Breakout)\">10. New India Assurance : Stocks to Buy Today (Volume Breakout)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-6-august-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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='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-6-august-2026\/#Which_the_selections_on_6_August_2026\" title=\"Which the selections on 6 August 2026?\">Which the selections on 6 August 2026?<\/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-6-august-2026\/#Who_are_Ankit_Jaiswal_and_Kunal_Singla_in_the_the_picks_list\" title=\"Who are Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla in the the picks list?\">Who are Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla in the the picks list?<\/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-6-august-2026\/#Why_is_SBI_in_the_the_watchlist_entries_list\" title=\"Why is SBI in the the watchlist entries list?\">Why is SBI in the the watchlist entries list?<\/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-6-august-2026\/#Why_is_Apollo_Pipes_a_these_equities_pick\" title=\"Why is Apollo Pipes a these equities pick?\">Why is Apollo Pipes a these equities pick?<\/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-6-august-2026\/#Is_this_list_of_these_counters_investment_advice\" title=\"Is this list of these counters investment advice?\">Is this list of these counters investment advice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/#How_do_I_invest_in_the_the_watchlist_entries\" title=\"How do I invest in the the watchlist entries?\">How do I invest in the the watchlist entries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/10-stocks-to-buy-today-6-august-2026\/#What_sectors_are_the_the_selections_focused_on\" title=\"What sectors are the the selections focused on?\">What sectors are the the selections focused on?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Complete_List\"><\/span><strong>10 Stocks to Buy Today: Complete List<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #1F4E79; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Stock<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">5 Aug Close (Rs)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Change Today<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Trigger \/ Catalyst<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #EBF3FB;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/grasim\/grasim-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Grasim Industries<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Rs 3,210<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc; color: #007700;\">+2.29%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Cyclical momentum; infra + cement play<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lt\/larsen-and-toubro-ltd-share-price-today\">Larsen and Toubro<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Rs 4,056.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc; color: #007700;\">+1.67%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Govt capex; infra order book<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #EBF3FB;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbin\/state-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">State Bank of India<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Watch<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Watch<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Q1 FY27 results 6 Aug; PSU bank outperformance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfclife\/hdfc-life-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Life Insurance<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Rs 545<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc; color: #007700;\">+1.69%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Insurance sector rerating; LIC OFS interest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #EBF3FB;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/m&amp;m\/mahindra-and-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahindra and Mahindra<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Rs 3,471.20<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc; color: #007700;\">+1.11%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Auto sector gains; rural economy play<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/shriramfin\/shriram-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Shriram Finance<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Rs 1,102.90<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc; color: #007700;\">+1.43%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Rural NBFC; rate hold tailwind; auto lending<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #EBF3FB;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/apollopipe\/apollo-pipes-ltd-share-price-today\">Apollo Pipes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Rs 522<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Watch<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Promoter buys 1%+ stake; strong conviction signal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/unominda\/uno-minda-ltd-share-price-today\">UNO Minda<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Rs 1,240.60<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc; color: #007700;\">+1.11%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Q1 FY27 revenue +23.79%; volume gainer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #EBF3FB;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/poonawalla\/poonawalla-fincorp-ltd-share-price-today\">Poonawalla Fincorp<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Rs 473.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Watch<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Rs 222 Cr block deal; Sundaram MF, HDFC Life buyers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/niacl\/new-india-assurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">New India Assurance<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Rs 184.21<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc; color: #007700;\">+7.24%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Volume surge; PSU insurer momentum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Research All 10 Stocks to Buy Today on the Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Detailed_Analyst_View\"><\/span><strong>10 Stocks to Buy Today: Detailed Analyst View<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Grasim_Industries_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Cyclical_Play\"><\/span><strong>1. Grasim Industries : Stocks to Buy Today (Cyclical Play)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ankit Jaiswal of Univest flags Grasim Industries as one of the top stocks to buy today on 6 August 2026, with the stock rallying 2.29 percent to Rs 3,210 as the top Nifty 50 gainer. The conglomerate benefits from the cement supercycle (UltraTech), VSF chemicals demand recovery, and financial services growth (Aditya Birla Capital). Ankit Jaiswal notes that Grasim is well positioned in the domestic cyclical rotation theme that is driving today market.<\/p>\n<p>The stock is in the stocks to buy today list because its multi-segment diversification reduces single-sector risk, while the infrastructure spending cycle supports cement volumes. Watch the Rs 3,150 level as near-term support for Grasim in the stocks to buy today context.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Larsen_and_Toubro_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Infrastructure\"><\/span><strong>2. Larsen and Toubro : Stocks to Buy Today (Infrastructure)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Larsen and Toubro is Ankit Jaiswal second pick in the stocks to buy today list. L&amp;T gained 1.67 percent to Rs 4,056.50 amid the Nifty Realty and Nifty Infra outperformance theme. With a record order book and strong government capital expenditure driving new project awards, L&amp;T is one of the cleanest infrastructure proxies in the stocks to buy today universe. Ankit Jaiswal notes L&amp;T as a stock where the medium-term earnings visibility is among the highest in the Nifty 50.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_State_Bank_of_India_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Pre-Result\"><\/span><strong>3. State Bank of India : Stocks to Buy Today (Pre-Result)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kunal Singla of Univest flags State Bank of India as a results-day stocks to buy today opportunity, with Q1 FY27 results announced today on 6 August 2026. Kunal Singla observes that SBI has been showing relative strength within the banking sector, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-psu-bank\/nifty-psu-bank-share-price-today\">Nifty PSU Bank<\/a> gaining 0.76 percent today even as the broader <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-bank\/nifty-bank-share-price-today\">Nifty Bank<\/a> falls 0.43 percent. Results-day positioning in SBI makes it the most critical stocks to buy today entry for banking investors.<\/p>\n<p>SBI Q1 FY27 results will be closely tracked for loan book growth, net interest margin trends, and asset quality. Kunal Singla suggests watching the results announcement on 6 August as the next major catalyst for SBI as a stocks to buy today candidate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_HDFC_Life_Insurance_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Insurance_Sector\"><\/span><strong>4. HDFC Life Insurance : Stocks to Buy Today (Insurance Sector)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>HDFC Life Insurance is one of the stocks to buy today flagged by Kunal Singla as the insurance sector re-rates on the back of improving penetration data and supportive policy environment. Gaining 1.69 percent to Rs 545 today, HDFC Life benefits from stable interest rates (which support product economics) and the broader LIC OFS-driven interest in the insurance space. Kunal Singla notes HDFC Life as a high-quality franchise in the stocks to buy today list with a long-term structural growth story.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mahindra_and_Mahindra_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Auto\"><\/span><strong>5. Mahindra and Mahindra : Stocks to Buy Today (Auto)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mahindra and Mahindra is among the stocks to buy today as the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-auto\/nifty-auto-share-price-today\">Nifty Auto<\/a> index gains 1.07 percent and M&amp;M continues its strong product cycle momentum. Gaining 1.11 percent to Rs 3,471.20, M&amp;M is benefiting from strong SUV sales, growing EV adoption, and farm equipment demand. Ankit Jaiswal observes that M&amp;M is a domestic cyclical and rural economy beneficiary, making it a strong addition to the stocks to buy today list in a rate-hold environment that keeps vehicle financing affordable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Shriram_Finance_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_NBFC\"><\/span><strong>6. Shriram Finance : Stocks to Buy Today (NBFC)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shriram Finance, gaining 1.43 percent to Rs 1,102.90, is in the stocks to buy today universe as a rural NBFC play with strong exposure to commercial vehicle loans, two-wheeler lending, and personal finance. Kunal Singla notes that Shriram Finance is one of the better-positioned NBFCs to benefit from rural economic activity improvement and stable interest rates following today RBI decision, reinforcing it as a stocks to buy today pick.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Apollo_Pipes_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Promoter_Signal\"><\/span><strong>7. Apollo Pipes : Stocks to Buy Today (Promoter Signal)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Apollo Pipes is a stocks to buy today pick based on a high-conviction insider signal: promoter entity S Gupta Holding purchased 4.5 lakh shares at approximately Rs 522 per share for Rs 23.5 crore via open market. Ankit Jaiswal flags promoter open-market buying of this magnitude as one of the strongest potential entry signals available. Rs 522 per share is now both the promoter reference price and the key support level in the stocks to buy today analysis for Apollo Pipes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_UNO_Minda_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Auto_Ancillary\"><\/span><strong>8. UNO Minda : Stocks to Buy Today (Auto Ancillary)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>UNO Minda is in the stocks to buy today list as an auto ancillary beneficiary of the strong vehicle production cycle. The company reported Q1 FY27 revenue of Rs 5,556 crore (+23.79% YoY), and today 1.11 percent gain on elevated volumes signals institutional accumulation. Kunal Singla notes that auto ancillaries with strong execution track records like UNO Minda are key stocks to buy today as auto sector volume growth continues into FY27.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Poonawalla_Fincorp_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Institutional_Buy\"><\/span><strong>9. Poonawalla Fincorp : Stocks to Buy Today (Institutional Buy)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Poonawalla Fincorp earns its place in the stocks to buy today list after a Rs 222.96 crore block deal where marquee institutional buyers including Sundaram Mutual Fund, HDFC Life, Helios Mutual Fund, and Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore Pte purchased shares at Rs 473.50. Ankit Jaiswal notes that institutional block deal buyers of this calibre entering at a defined price creates a key reference and support for Poonawalla Fincorp as a stocks to buy today opportunity in the NBFC space.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_New_India_Assurance_Stocks_to_Buy_Today_Volume_Breakout\"><\/span><strong>10. New India Assurance : Stocks to Buy Today (Volume Breakout)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>New India Assurance closes the stocks to buy today list with one of the most dramatic intraday moves: a 7.24 percent surge to Rs 184.21 on robust trading volumes. Kunal Singla observes that volume-backed rallies of this magnitude in PSU insurers often signal institutional re-entry driven by a combination of sector rerating and specific fundamental improvement catalysts. Watch for continuation of the New India Assurance volume and price momentum as the the picks signal plays out over coming sessions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><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 all 10 these shares with live alerts on Univest.<\/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 the watchlist entries on 6 August 2026, identified by Univest analysts Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla, reflect the dominant themes of domestic cyclical outperformance, institutional accumulation, and pre-result positioning ahead of SBI Q1 FY27 earnings. The the names span infrastructure, insurance, auto, NBFC, and banking, offering diversified exposure to the current market trend. Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla both emphasise that these these equities should be evaluated against your own risk profile and investment horizon before acting on any of these names.<\/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=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_the_selections_on_6_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which the selections on 6 August 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The 10 these counters on 6 August 2026 identified by Univest analysts Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla are Grasim Industries, Larsen and Toubro, State Bank of India, HDFC Life Insurance, Mahindra and Mahindra, Shriram Finance, Apollo Pipes, UNO Minda, Poonawalla Fincorp, and New India Assurance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_are_Ankit_Jaiswal_and_Kunal_Singla_in_the_the_picks_list\"><\/span><strong>Who are Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla in the the picks list?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla are analysts at Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776) who identify stocks to watch and trade opportunities for Univest users. Their picks in today these shares list are based on technical setup, fundamental catalysts, and market momentum.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_SBI_in_the_the_watchlist_entries_list\"><\/span><strong>Why is SBI in the the watchlist entries list?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> State Bank of India is in the the names list as a results-day opportunity, with Q1 FY27 results announced today on 6 August 2026. Kunal Singla of Univest flags SBI as a key stock to watch given Nifty PSU Bank outperformance today and the stock relative strength.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Apollo_Pipes_a_these_equities_pick\"><\/span><strong>Why is Apollo Pipes a these equities pick?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Apollo Pipes is a the selections pick because promoter entity S Gupta Holding purchased over 1 percent stake (4.5 lakh shares for Rs 23.5 crore) via open market at approximately Rs 522 per share, a strong insider conviction signal flagged by Ankit Jaiswal of Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_this_list_of_these_counters_investment_advice\"><\/span><strong>Is this list of these counters investment advice?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The the picks list is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not investment advice. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. Please consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decision based on these shares content.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_invest_in_the_the_watchlist_entries\"><\/span><strong>How do I invest in the the watchlist entries?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> To invest in any of the the names, you need a Demat and trading account with a SEBI-registered broker. Research each stock on NSE (nseindia.com), BSE (bseindia.com), or the Univest app before making a decision. Do not invest solely based on a these equities list.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sectors_are_the_the_selections_focused_on\"><\/span><strong>What sectors are the the selections focused on?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The these counters list on 6 August 2026 covers infrastructure (L&amp;T, Grasim), insurance (HDFC Life, New India Assurance), banking (SBI), auto (M&amp;M, UNO Minda), NBFC (Shriram Finance, Poonawalla Fincorp), and pipes (Apollo Pipes), reflecting broad domestic cyclical exposure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10 stocks to buy today (6 August 2026) flagged by Univest analysts Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla. 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