{"id":208298,"date":"2026-08-18T08:30:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T03:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=208298"},"modified":"2026-08-18T08:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T03:00:20","slug":"intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/","title":{"rendered":"Intraday Stocks for Today: Hindustan Copper, ICICI Bank and Ashok Leyland, Analyst Top Picks 18 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Nifty 50 closed 24,362 on 17 Aug. HINDCOPPER target Rs 353 \/ SL Rs 328. ICICIBANK target Rs 1,318 \/ SL Rs 1,268. ASHOKLEY target Rs 186 \/ SL Rs 173.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F7FF; border: 1px solid #1F4E79; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<p><strong>Quick Answer:<\/strong> The best intraday stocks for today on 18 August 2026 are Hindustan Copper (target Rs 353, SL Rs 328), ICICI Bank (target Rs 1,318, SL Rs 1,268) and Ashok Leyland (target Rs 186, SL Rs 173), flagged by Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla of Univest based on volume breakouts and fresh fundamental triggers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The best <strong>intraday stocks for today<\/strong> on 18 August 2026 are drawn from a market beginning a technical recovery. The <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-50\/nifty-50-share-price-today\">Nifty 50<\/a> closed above 24,350 on 17 August after bouncing more than 400 points from its intraday low, ending a five-session losing streak. LME copper&#8217;s near-record spot premium and a fresh Nomura upgrade on Ashok Leyland add targeted sector momentum to today&#8217;s session.<\/p>\n<p>Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, has flagged Hindustan Copper for intraday monitoring, citing the LME copper backwardation and a confirmed volume breakout above the 20-day moving average. Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, has put ICICI Bank and Ashok Leyland on his intraday watchlist, citing <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-bank\/nifty-bank-share-price-today\">Bank Nifty<\/a>&#8216;s technical recovery from 200-DMA support and Ashok Leyland&#8217;s post-upgrade price action as the primary triggers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=intraday-stocks-18aug2026\"><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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#What_Are_Intraday_Stocks_for_Today\" title=\"What Are Intraday Stocks for Today?\">What Are Intraday Stocks for Today?<\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#Todays_Market_Overview_for_18_August_2026\" title=\"Today&#8217;s Market Overview for 18 August 2026\">Today&#8217;s Market Overview for 18 August 2026<\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#Hindustan_Copper_HINDCOPPER_Intraday_Stock_for_Today_18_August_2026\" title=\"Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER): Intraday Stock for Today 18 August 2026\">Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER): Intraday Stock for Today 18 August 2026<\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#ICICI_Bank_ICICIBANK_Intraday_Stock_for_Today_18_August_2026\" title=\"ICICI Bank (ICICIBANK): Intraday Stock for Today 18 August 2026\">ICICI Bank (ICICIBANK): Intraday Stock for Today 18 August 2026<\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#Ashok_Leyland_ASHOKLEY_Intraday_Stock_for_Today_18_August_2026\" title=\"Ashok Leyland (ASHOKLEY): Intraday Stock for Today 18 August 2026\">Ashok Leyland (ASHOKLEY): Intraday Stock for Today 18 August 2026<\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#Intraday_Trading_Strategy_for_Todays_Session\" title=\"Intraday Trading Strategy for Today&#8217;s Session\">Intraday Trading Strategy for Today&#8217;s Session<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#1_Entry_Timing\" title=\"1. Entry Timing\">1. Entry Timing<\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#2_Position_Sizing\" title=\"2. Position Sizing\">2. Position Sizing<\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#3_Stop_Loss_Discipline\" title=\"3. Stop Loss Discipline\">3. Stop Loss Discipline<\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#4_Square_Off_Before_3_00_PM\" title=\"4. Square Off Before 3:00 PM\">4. Square Off Before 3:00 PM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#Risks_of_Intraday_Trading_Today\" title=\"Risks of Intraday Trading Today\">Risks of Intraday Trading 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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_Intraday_Stocks_for_Today_18_August_2026\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions: Intraday Stocks for Today 18 August 2026\">Frequently Asked Questions: Intraday Stocks for Today 18 August 2026<\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#What_are_the_best_intraday_stocks_for_today_on_18_August_2026\" title=\"What are the best intraday stocks for today on 18 August 2026?\">What are the best intraday stocks for today on 18 August 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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#Which_Univest_analysts_picked_todays_intraday_stocks_for_today\" title=\"Which Univest analysts picked today&#8217;s intraday stocks for today?\">Which Univest analysts picked today&#8217;s intraday stocks for 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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#What_stop_loss_levels_apply_to_todays_intraday_picks\" title=\"What stop loss levels apply to today&#8217;s intraday picks?\">What stop loss levels apply to today&#8217;s intraday picks?<\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#Why_is_Hindustan_Copper_an_intraday_stock_to_watch_today\" title=\"Why is Hindustan Copper an intraday stock to watch today?\">Why is Hindustan Copper an intraday stock to watch 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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026\/#How_should_I_use_these_intraday_stocks_for_today\" title=\"How should I use these intraday stocks for today?\">How should I use these intraday stocks for today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Intraday_Stocks_for_Today\"><\/span><strong>What Are Intraday Stocks for Today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Intraday stocks for today are equity shares bought and sold within the same trading session, with all positions squared off before NSE closes at 3:30 PM IST. Unlike delivery trades, intraday positions carry no overnight risk but require precise entry points, clear stop losses, and disciplined exit execution. Analysts identify the best intraday stocks for today based on volume breakouts, RSI levels, support and resistance zones, and short-term news catalysts. The goal is to capture a defined move within the session, typically 2 to 5 percent, using a pre-set stop loss to limit downside. Today&#8217;s three picks are grounded in technical momentum and fresh fundamental triggers that make them among the most actionable intraday stocks for today in the large and mid-cap space on NSE.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Todays_Market_Overview_for_18_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>Today&#8217;s Market Overview for 18 August 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nifty 50 closed at 24,362 on 17 August 2026, recovering 406 points from the intraday low of 23,956 as value buying emerged after five consecutive sessions of decline.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-metal\/nifty-metal-share-price-today\">Nifty Metal<\/a> index outperformed with a gain of over 3%, led by Hindustan Copper&#8217;s 7% surge on the widest LME copper spot-to-futures premium since the 2021 global squeeze.<\/li>\n<li>India VIX eased to 14.4 from 15.2, signalling a reduction in near-term fear; FII net sold Rs 850 Cr on 17 August while DII net bought Rs 1,240 Cr, providing a stabilising floor to the market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The market setup described above forms the basis for selecting the intraday stocks for today listed below. Each pick has a defined target, a clearly set stop loss, and a technical or fundamental trigger that is active specifically for 18 August 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hindustan_Copper_HINDCOPPER_Intraday_Stock_for_Today_18_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER): Intraday Stock for Today 18 August 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Share Price Target: Rs 353 \u00a0|\u00a0 Stop Loss: Rs 328 \u00a0|\u00a0 CMP: Rs 338.50 \u00a0|\u00a0 Market Cap: Rs 9,840 Cr<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindcopper\/hindustan-copper-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Copper<\/a>&#8216;s intraday setup on 18 August is anchored by a confirmed volume breakout above the 20-day moving average at Rs 329. The RSI stands at 65, in bullish territory, with room before overbought levels are reached. Ankit Jaiswal has flagged HINDCOPPER for intraday monitoring, noting the LME copper spot premium remaining in extreme backwardation as a key catalyst for continuation momentum in today&#8217;s session.<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday&#8217;s 7% gain was backed by volume of 4.2 times the 30-day daily average, confirming institutional participation. With LME spot copper last quoted at $518.50 per tonne above the 3-month futures, the tightest gap since 2021, the physical supply premium supports further upside for HINDCOPPER in today&#8217;s session. Among the intraday stocks for today, Hindustan Copper carries the strongest commodity catalyst.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ICICI_Bank_ICICIBANK_Intraday_Stock_for_Today_18_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>ICICI Bank (ICICIBANK): Intraday Stock for Today 18 August 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Share Price Target: Rs 1,318 \u00a0|\u00a0 Stop Loss: Rs 1,268 \u00a0|\u00a0 CMP: Rs 1,286 \u00a0|\u00a0 Market Cap: Rs 9,06,000 Cr<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank<\/a>&#8216;s intraday case rests on a technical bounce from the 200-day moving average at Rs 1,271, which held as strong support on 17 August as the Nifty recovered. The RSI at 58 leaves meaningful room for upside within the session. Kunal Singla has flagged ICICIBANK for his intraday watchlist, observing that Bank Nifty&#8217;s recovery above 51,800 is likely to carry ICICI Bank&#8217;s momentum into the first half of today&#8217;s session.<\/p>\n<p>As the largest private sector bank by market capitalisation on NSE, ICICI Bank offers high liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads, making it a reliable vehicle during market recoveries. Bank Nifty closed at 51,920 on 17 August, up 520 points from its intraday low, and this technical setup supports a positive carry into today&#8217;s opening. ICICIBANK stands out among the intraday stocks for today for its depth and low slippage risk.<\/p>\n<p>Before entering any of today&#8217;s intraday stocks for today, verify the live RSI, volume and moving average data on a screener to confirm the setups are still valid at the time of entry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Use Univest Screener for Live Technical Data on Today&#8217;s Intraday Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ashok_Leyland_ASHOKLEY_Intraday_Stock_for_Today_18_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>Ashok Leyland (ASHOKLEY): Intraday Stock for Today 18 August 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Share Price Target: Rs 186 \u00a0|\u00a0 Stop Loss: Rs 173 \u00a0|\u00a0 CMP: Rs 178.40 \u00a0|\u00a0 Market Cap: Rs 52,400 Cr<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ashokley\/ashok-leyland-ltd-share-price-today\">Ashok Leyland<\/a>&#8216;s intraday case is built on fresh fundamental momentum following Nomura&#8217;s target upgrade to Rs 194 on 17 August 2026, which cited an intact MHCV demand upcycle and improving margins. The RSI at 62 indicates a stock with momentum but not at overbought levels. Ankit Jaiswal has flagged ASHOKLEY as a name to watch intraday, noting the breakout above Rs 176 on above-average volumes as a clear short-term bullish signal.<\/p>\n<p>The Nifty Auto index recovered alongside the broader market on 17 August, and MHCV peer stocks saw sustained buying interest through the session. With Nomura&#8217;s revised target at Rs 194 implying 8.7% upside from yesterday&#8217;s close, the fresh analyst catalyst makes ASHOKLEY one of the intraday stocks for today with the clearest fundamental directional anchor.<\/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 get live intraday stock signals and daily analyst research pieces.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intraday_Trading_Strategy_for_Todays_Session\"><\/span><strong>Intraday Trading Strategy for Today&#8217;s Session<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Executing trades in the intraday stocks for today listed above requires a disciplined approach. The four rules below apply specifically to the 18 August 2026 session and to the three picks covered in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Entry_Timing\"><\/span><strong>1. Entry Timing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Focus on the 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM opening volatility window for initial price discovery, then consider fresh entries after 10:00 AM once the opening move has settled and a clear directional bias is established. Avoid chasing stocks that have already moved 3 percent or more from the open.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Position_Sizing\"><\/span><strong>2. Position Sizing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Limit each intraday position to no more than 5% of your total trading capital. Higher leverage amplifies losses as quickly as gains, and controlled position sizing is the first line of risk management across all intraday stocks for today, not just the three highlighted here.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Stop_Loss_Discipline\"><\/span><strong>3. Stop Loss Discipline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Honor the stop losses for each stock: HINDCOPPER at Rs 328, ICICIBANK at Rs 1,268, and ASHOKLEY at Rs 173. A sustained move below any of these levels signals the setup has failed and the position should be exited without delay. Do not average down on intraday positions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Square_Off_Before_3_00_PM\"><\/span><strong>4. Square Off Before 3:00 PM<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Avoid holding positions into the final 30 minutes of the session. Closing-hour volatility can erode intraday gains quickly. Use 3:00 PM as a hard exit time if targets have not been triggered, and treat every trade as a best intraday tips today exercise in discipline over prediction.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Intraday_Trading_Today\"><\/span><strong>Risks of Intraday Trading Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every session carries risk, and the intraday stocks for today listed above are no exception. Understanding these risks before entering any position is as important as knowing the target price.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gap Risk:<\/strong> Despite yesterday&#8217;s recovery, overnight global cues including US market performance and crude oil moves can cause a gapped opening that bypasses stop losses and increases entry slippage beyond acceptable levels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volume Risk:<\/strong> Intraday trades depend on adequate liquidity. Low-volume windows around 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM can widen bid-ask spreads, particularly on smaller counters, and make exits at target prices difficult to execute cleanly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carry Risk:<\/strong> All three intraday stocks for today picks are session-specific. Do not carry any position overnight, as the technical and fundamental catalysts cited are specific to 18 August 2026&#8217;s trading conditions and may not hold beyond the session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hindustan Copper, ICICI Bank and Ashok Leyland are the best intraday stocks for today on 18 August 2026 and also rank among the best intraday stocks to buy today, selected from a market in an early technical recovery phase. Ankit Jaiswal&#8217;s flag on HINDCOPPER is anchored to the LME copper backwardation story and the high-volume breakout on 17 August. Kunal Singla&#8217;s watchlist entry for ICICIBANK reflects Bank Nifty&#8217;s bounce from 200-DMA support and the private banking sector&#8217;s resilience during the broader recovery. Ashok Leyland rounds out the list with a fresh Nomura upgrade providing directional clarity for the session. Respect the stop losses, stay within today&#8217;s session, and consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before executing any intraday trade.<\/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_Intraday_Stocks_for_Today_18_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions: Intraday Stocks for Today 18 August 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_intraday_stocks_for_today_on_18_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>What are the best intraday stocks for today on 18 August 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER), ICICI Bank (ICICIBANK) and Ashok Leyland (ASHOKLEY) are the best intraday stocks for today on 18 August 2026. HINDCOPPER targets Rs 353 with a stop loss at Rs 328, ICICIBANK targets Rs 1,318 with a stop at Rs 1,268, and ASHOKLEY targets Rs 186 with a stop at Rs 173. These stocks were identified based on volume breakouts, RSI momentum and fresh fundamental catalysts specific to today&#8217;s trading session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Univest_analysts_picked_todays_intraday_stocks_for_today\"><\/span><strong>Which Univest analysts picked today&#8217;s intraday stocks for today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, flagged Hindustan Copper and Ashok Leyland based on confirmed volume breakouts and technical momentum from 17 August. Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, identified ICICI Bank based on Bank Nifty&#8217;s recovery from 200-DMA support. Both analysts use watch and flag language consistent with SEBI research analyst guidelines, and their selections are for educational and monitoring reference only.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_stop_loss_levels_apply_to_todays_intraday_picks\"><\/span><strong>What stop loss levels apply to today&#8217;s intraday picks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The stop losses for the intraday stocks for today are Rs 328 for Hindustan Copper, Rs 1,268 for ICICI Bank and Rs 173 for Ashok Leyland. Each stop loss is placed just below a key technical support level to limit losses if the intraday setup fails. All positions should be squared off before 3:30 PM IST regardless of whether the target or stop loss has been triggered.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Hindustan_Copper_an_intraday_stock_to_watch_today\"><\/span><strong>Why is Hindustan Copper an intraday stock to watch today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Hindustan Copper qualifies among the intraday stocks for today because of its confirmed volume breakout above the 20-day moving average on 17 August, backed by volume of 4.2 times the 30-day daily average. The LME copper spot-to-futures premium remains at the widest level since 2021, providing a strong fundamental anchor. The RSI at 65 is bullish but not overbought, giving the stock room to extend toward Rs 353 in today&#8217;s session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_I_use_these_intraday_stocks_for_today\"><\/span><strong>How should I use these intraday stocks for today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> These picks are for educational and monitoring purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Use the targets and stop losses as reference levels within your own risk management framework. Always verify live prices on NSE (nseindia.com) or BSE (bseindia.com), set stop losses before entering any position, and square off all intraday positions before 3:30 PM IST. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decision.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the best intraday stocks for today on 18 August 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER), ICICI Bank (ICICIBANK) and Ashok Leyland (ASHOKLEY) are the best intraday stocks for today on 18 August 2026. HINDCOPPER targets Rs 353 with a stop loss at Rs 328, ICICIBANK targets Rs 1,318 with a stop at Rs 1,268, and ASHOKLEY targets Rs 186 with a stop at Rs 173. These stocks were identified based on volume breakouts, RSI momentum and fresh fundamental catalysts specific to today's trading session.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which Univest analysts picked today's intraday stocks for today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, flagged Hindustan Copper and Ashok Leyland based on confirmed volume breakouts and technical momentum from 17 August. Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, identified ICICI Bank based on Bank Nifty's recovery from 200-DMA support. Both analysts use watch and flag language consistent with SEBI research analyst guidelines, and their selections are for educational and monitoring reference only.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What stop loss levels apply to today's intraday picks?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The stop losses for today's intraday stocks are Rs 328 for Hindustan Copper, Rs 1,268 for ICICI Bank and Rs 173 for Ashok Leyland. Each stop loss is placed just below a key technical support level to limit losses if the intraday setup fails. All positions should be squared off before 3:30 PM IST regardless of whether the target or stop loss has been triggered.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is Hindustan Copper an intraday stock to watch today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Hindustan Copper qualifies as an intraday stock for today because of its confirmed volume breakout above the 20-day moving average on 17 August, backed by volume of 4.2 times the 30-day daily average. The LME copper spot-to-futures premium remains at the widest level since 2021, providing a strong fundamental anchor. The RSI at 65 is bullish but not overbought, giving the stock room to extend toward Rs 353 in today's session.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I use these intraday stocks for today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"These picks are for educational and monitoring purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Use the targets and stop losses as reference levels within your own risk management framework. Always verify live prices on NSE (nseindia.com) or BSE (bseindia.com), set stop losses before entering any position, and square off all intraday positions before 3:30 PM IST. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decision.\"}}]}<\/script><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top intraday stocks for today 18 August 2026: Hindustan Copper targets Rs 353, ICICI Bank targets Rs 1,318 and Ashok Leyland targets Rs 186, flagged by Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla of Univest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":208297,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[4104],"class_list":["post-208298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-market","tag-intraday-stocks"],"metadata":{"rank_math_internal_links_processed":["1"],"_thumbnail_id":["208297"],"_edit_lock":["1787022033:23"],"_last_editor_used_jetpack":["block-editor"],"rank_math_primary_category":["24"],"rank_math_seo_score":["82"],"rank_math_title":["Intraday Stocks for Today: Top Picks 18 August 2026"],"rank_math_description":["Top intraday stocks for today 18 August 2026: Hindustan Copper, ICICI Bank and Ashok Leyland. Get targets, stop loss and intraday trading strategy from Univest analysts."],"rank_math_focus_keyword":["intraday stocks for today"],"rank_math_robots":["a:2:{i:0;s:7:\"noindex\";i:1;s:8:\"nofollow\";}"],"_edit_last":["23"],"_ez-toc-disabled":[""],"_ez-toc-insert":[""],"_ez-toc-header-label":[""],"_ez-toc-alignment":["none"],"_ez-toc-heading-levels":["a:0:{}"],"_ez-toc-alttext":[""],"_ez-toc-visibility_hide_by_default":[""],"_ez-toc-hide_counter":[""],"_ez-toc-exclude":[""],"_ez-toc-position-specific":["before"],"stm_select_gm_zoom":[""],"stm_agenda":[""],"stm_host":[""],"stm_select_approved_denied":[""],"stm_multiselect_approved":[""],"stm_multiselect_denied":[""],"stm_date":[""],"stm_time":[""],"stm_timezone":[""],"stm_duration":[""],"stm_password":[""],"stm_waiting_room":[""],"stm_join_before_host":[""],"stm_host_join_start":[""],"stm_start_after_participants":[""],"stm_mute_participants":[""],"stm_enforce_login":[""],"stm_alternative_hosts":[""],"top_bar_custom_style":[""],"top_bar_bg":[""],"wc_top_bar_cart_custom_style":[""],"wc_top_bar_cart_color":[""],"wc_top_bar_cart_icon_color_hover":[""],"wc_top_bar_cart_counter_color":[""],"wc_top_bar_cart_counter_color_hover":[""],"wc_top_bar_cart_counter_bg":[""],"wc_top_bar_cart_counter_bg_hover":[""],"top_bar_wpml_switcher_custom_style":[""],"wpml_switcher_color":[""],"top_bar_wpml_switcher_bg":[""],"top_bar_wpml_switcher_bg_hover":[""],"top_bar_wpml_switcher_color_hover":[""],"top_bar_socials_custom_style":[""],"top_bar_socials_color":[""],"top_bar_socials_color_hover":[""],"top_bar_search_custom_style":[""],"top_bar_search_color":[""],"top_bar_search_icon_color_hover":[""],"top_bar_contact_info_style":[""],"top_bar_contact_info_color":[""],"top_bar_contact_info_link_color":[""],"top_bar_contact_info_link_color_hover":[""],"top_bar_contact_info_select_bg":[""],"top_bar_contact_info_select_color":[""],"top_bar_contact_info_select_drop_bg":[""],"top_bar_contact_info_select_items_bg":[""],"top_bar_contact_info_select_items_color":[""],"top_bar_contact_info_select_items_hover":[""],"header_inverse":["default"],"enable_header_transparent":["off"],"header_nav_custom_style":[""],"header_bg":[""],"header_shadow":[""],"wc_cart_custom_style":[""],"wc_cart_icon_color":[""],"wc_cart_icon_color_hover":[""],"wc_cart_counter_color":[""],"wc_cart_counter_color_hover":[""],"wc_cart_counter_bg":[""],"wc_cart_counter_bg_hover":[""],"header_wpml_switcher_custom_style":[""],"header_wpml_switcher_color":[""],"header_wpml_switcher_color_hover":[""],"header_wpml_switcher_bg":[""],"header_wpml_switcher_bg_hover":[""],"header_socials_custom_style":[""],"header_socials_color":[""],"header_socials_color_hover":[""],"header_search_custom_style":[""],"header_search_icon_color":[""],"header_search_icon_color_hover":[""],"header_contact_info_style":[""],"header_contact_info_color":[""],"header_contact_info_link_color":[""],"header_contact_info_link_color_hover":[""],"header_button_custom_style":[""],"header_button_color":[""],"header_button_color_hover":[""],"header_button_bg":[""],"header_button_bg_hover":[""],"header_nav_menu_customize":[""],"header_nav_menu_link_color":[""],"header_nav_menu_link_color_hover":[""],"header_nav_menu_link_color_active":[""],"header_nav_menu_link_arrow_color":[""],"header_nav_menu_link_arrow_color_hover":[""],"header_nav_menu_level_1_bg":[""],"header_nav_menu_level_1_link_color":[""],"header_nav_menu_level_1_link_color_hover":[""],"header_nav_menu_level_1_link_bg_hover":[""],"header_nav_menu_level_1_link_arrow_color":[""],"header_nav_menu_level_1_link_arrow_color_hover":[""],"header_nav_menu_level_2_bg":[""],"header_nav_menu_level_2_link_color":[""],"header_nav_menu_level_2_link_color_hover":[""],"header_nav_menu_level_2_link_bg_hover":[""],"header_mega_menu_bg":[""],"header_mega_menu_title_color":[""],"header_mega_menu_title_color_hover":[""],"header_mega_menu_description_color":[""],"header_mega_menu_description_link_color":[""],"header_mega_menu_description_link_color_hover":[""],"header_mega_menu_color":[""],"header_mega_menu_color_hover":[""],"header_mega_menu_border_color":[""],"header_mega_menu_icons_color":[""],"header_nav_menu_customize_end":[""],"hfe_enabled_notice":[""],"disable_title_box":["default"],"hfe_disabled":[""],"enable_transparent":["default"],"title_box_title_bg_color":[""],"title_box_bg_custom_image":["default"],"title_box_bg_image":[""],"title_box_bg_position":["default"],"metabox_title_box_bg_position_x":[""],"metabox_title_box_bg_position_y":[""],"metabox_title_box_bg_attachment":["default"],"title_box_bg_size":["default"],"metabox_title_box_bg_size_slider":[""],"title_box_bg_repeat":["default"],"disable_title":["default"],"title_box_title_color":[""],"title_box_title_line_color":[""],"disable_breadcrumbs":["default"],"metabox_title_box_breadcrumbs_color":[""],"metabox_title_box_links_color":[""],"metabox_title_box_links_color_hover":[""],"content_bg_transparent":[""],"show_popup_single":[""],"popups_single":[""],"popups_single_event":[""],"popup_single_event_open_delay":[""],"popup_single_event_showing_in":[""],"popup_single_event_date_from":[""],"popup_single_event_date_to":[""],"popup_single_event_time_from":[""],"popup_single_event_time_to":[""],"popup_single_animation":[""],"popup_single_responsive":[""],"separator_footer_copyright_border_t":[""],"name":[""],"email":[""],"phone":[""],"company":[""],"memberId":[""],"testimonial_position":[""],"testimonial_company":[""],"testimonial_bg_img":[""],"testimonial_video_url":[""],"popups_width":[""],"popups_height":[""],"popups_image_bg":[""],"popups_color_bg":[""],"popups_border_radius":[""],"popups_template":[""],"rank_math_analytic_object_id":["38200"]},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/intraday-stocks-for-today-18082026.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208298","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=208298"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208298\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":208300,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208298\/revisions\/208300"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/208297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=208298"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=208298"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=208298"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}