{"id":214429,"date":"2026-08-21T00:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=214429"},"modified":"2026-08-20T16:53:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T11:23:41","slug":"intraday-stocks-for-today-21082026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/intraday-stocks-for-today-21082026\/","title":{"rendered":"Intraday Stocks for Today: Tata Motors, HDFC Bank, Shriram Finance Analyst Top Picks 21 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 24,231.85 (+0.64%) on 20 Aug. Sensex 77,537.72 (+0.82%). Tata Motors Rs 487.40 (+2%). Nifty Realty +1.4%. Nifty Media +2.1%.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=intraday-stocks-for-today-21082026\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Identifying the right intraday stocks for today begins with what the market told us on Thursday, August 20, 2026, when benchmark indices staged a broad recovery after seven consecutive sessions of decline. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,231.85, gaining 153.53 points or 0.64 per cent, while the Sensex added 628.04 points or 0.82 per cent to settle at 77,537.72. The recovery was powered by IT, private banking, and realty stocks, with Nifty Media rising 2.1 per cent and Nifty Realty gaining 1.4 per cent as the session&#8217;s leading sectors. The broader market also participated, with the Nifty MidCap 100 ending 0.41 per cent higher and the Nifty SmallCap 100 up 0.68 per cent.<\/p>\n<p>The drivers behind Thursday&#8217;s rebound were global: US Treasury intervention brought down surging bond yields, easing pressure on risk assets and supporting equity flows into emerging markets. Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, and Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, have reviewed Thursday&#8217;s closing data and technical setups to flag the intraday stocks for today&#8217;s Friday session that show the strongest risk-reward profiles heading into the open. The Nifty faces a key resistance zone at 24,290\u201324,320, with support at 24,130\u201324,100, and today&#8217;s session will test which level holds.<\/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-21082026\/#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-21082026\/#Todays_Market_Overview_%E2%80%93_Friday_21_August_2026\" title=\"Today&#8217;s Market Overview &#8211; Friday, 21 August 2026\">Today&#8217;s Market Overview &#8211; Friday, 21 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-21082026\/#Tata_Motors_%E2%80%93_Intraday_Stock_for_Today\" title=\"Tata Motors &#8211; Intraday Stock for Today\">Tata Motors &#8211; Intraday Stock for Today<\/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-21082026\/#HDFC_Bank_%E2%80%93_Intraday_Stock_for_Today\" title=\"HDFC Bank &#8211; Intraday Stock for Today\">HDFC Bank &#8211; Intraday Stock for Today<\/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-21082026\/#Shriram_Finance_%E2%80%93_Intraday_Stock_for_Today\" title=\"Shriram Finance &#8211; Intraday Stock for Today\">Shriram Finance &#8211; Intraday Stock for Today<\/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-21082026\/#Intraday_Trading_Strategy_for_Todays_Session\" title=\"Intraday Trading Strategy for Today&#8217;s Session\">Intraday Trading Strategy for Today&#8217;s Session<\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-21082026\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/intraday-stocks-for-today-21082026\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/intraday-stocks-for-today-21082026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Intraday_Stocks_for_Today\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Intraday Stocks for Today\">Frequently Asked Questions on Intraday Stocks for Today<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/intraday-stocks-for-today-21082026\/#Q1_What_are_the_best_intraday_stocks_for_today_on_21_August_2026\" title=\"Q1. What are the best intraday stocks for today on 21 August 2026?\">Q1. What are the best intraday stocks for today on 21 August 2026?<\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-21082026\/#Q2_Which_analysts_identified_todays_intraday_stocks\" title=\"Q2. Which analysts identified today&#8217;s intraday stocks?\">Q2. Which analysts identified today&#8217;s intraday stocks?<\/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\/intraday-stocks-for-today-21082026\/#Q3_What_is_the_Nifty_outlook_for_todays_intraday_session\" title=\"Q3. What is the Nifty outlook for today&#8217;s intraday session?\">Q3. What is the Nifty outlook for today&#8217;s intraday session?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/intraday-stocks-for-today-21082026\/#Q4_What_stop-loss_should_I_use_for_todays_intraday_stocks\" title=\"Q4. What stop-loss should I use for today&#8217;s intraday stocks?\">Q4. What stop-loss should I use for today&#8217;s intraday stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/intraday-stocks-for-today-21082026\/#Q5_Is_today_a_good_day_for_intraday_trading_given_Friday_session_risks\" title=\"Q5. Is today a good day for intraday trading given Friday session risks?\">Q5. Is today a good day for intraday trading given Friday session risks?<\/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 positions opened and closed within the same trading session, selected on the basis of technical breakouts, volume signals, momentum indicators, and analyst-identified catalysts. Unlike positional trades, intraday positions eliminate overnight risk but require clearly defined entry zones, stop-loss levels, and price targets to be managed with discipline. The best intraday stocks to buy today show above-average volume, a clear directional bias from the previous session&#8217;s close, and sector momentum that supports the individual stock&#8217;s setup. Stocks to buy today for intraday use should always carry a pre-defined stop-loss placed before the first trade.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Todays_Market_Overview_%E2%80%93_Friday_21_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>Today&#8217;s Market Overview &#8211; Friday, 21 August 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nifty 50 closed at 24,231.85 (+0.64%) on Thursday, snapping a seven-session losing run. Key resistance sits at 24,290\u201324,320 (20-day EMA zone) and support at 24,130\u201324,100. A clean break above 24,320 opens the path toward 24,450.<\/li>\n<li>Nifty Realty (+1.4%), Nifty IT, and private banking stocks led Thursday&#8217;s recovery. Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Chemicals were the only laggards. Sector rotation into financials and technology provides the backdrop for today&#8217;s intraday setups.<\/li>\n<li>India VIX eased as the market recovered, and DII inflows continued to provide a floor against residual FII caution. Elevated crude oil prices linked to unresolved US-Iran tensions remain a macro headwind that may cap upside in today&#8217;s session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tata_Motors_%E2%80%93_Intraday_Stock_for_Today\"><\/span><strong>Tata Motors &#8211; Intraday Stock for Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Share Price Target: Rs 497 \/ Rs 504 | Stop Loss: Rs 481 | Market Cap: Rs 1,83,500 Cr<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tata Motors share price closed at Rs 487.40 on Thursday, August 20, 2026, rising 2 per cent to hit a five-month high and extending a 22 per cent recovery from its June 2026 lows. Ankit Jaiswal has flagged <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tmpv\/tata-motors-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Motors<\/a> as one of the intraday stocks for today, observing that the scrip has confirmed a breakout above multi-month resistance on strong volume, with the daily RSI sustaining above 60 in the bullish zone and the 20-day EMA now acting as dynamic support. The momentum structure remains intact heading into Friday&#8217;s session.<\/p>\n<p>In today&#8217;s session, the immediate hurdle for Tata Motors sits at Rs 493\u2013495, where prior swing highs may attract mild profit-booking. A sustained move above this zone on supporting volume could push the stock toward the Rs 497 first target and Rs 504 second target. The stop-loss at Rs 481 corresponds to the intraday support formed on Thursday and provides a well-defined risk boundary for this intraday trading stock today.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HDFC_Bank_%E2%80%93_Intraday_Stock_for_Today\"><\/span><strong>HDFC Bank &#8211; Intraday Stock for Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Share Price Target: Rs 1,781 \/ Rs 1,793 | Stop Loss: Rs 1,750 | Market Cap: Rs 13,40,000 Cr<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>HDFC Bank gained approximately 1 per cent in Thursday&#8217;s session as private banking stocks recovered broadly on the back of easing US Treasury yields and improved global risk appetite. Kunal Singla has flagged <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a> as one of the key intraday stocks for today, observing that the stock has begun to reclaim its 20-day EMA from below, a pattern that has historically preceded short-term bullish follow-through in large-cap private banking names. Volume on Thursday&#8217;s up-move was above the trailing 10-session average, lending credibility to the directional signal.<\/p>\n<p>The easing yield environment benefits HDFC Bank&#8217;s net interest margin outlook directly, as lower benchmark yields reduce pressure on the cost of funds while the credit demand pipeline remains broadly stable. For today&#8217;s intraday trade, Kunal Singla suggests watching the Rs 1,762\u20131,768 zone as an entry band, with the stop at Rs 1,750 and two-stage targets at Rs 1,781 and Rs 1,793. A weak opening below Rs 1,755 should be treated as a signal to wait before entering this stocks to watch today setup.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shriram_Finance_%E2%80%93_Intraday_Stock_for_Today\"><\/span><strong>Shriram Finance &#8211; Intraday Stock for Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Share Price Target: Rs 894 \/ Rs 904 | Stop Loss: Rs 865 | Market Cap: Rs 1,65,200 Cr<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shriram Finance emerged as one of the top Nifty 50 gainers on Thursday, leading the NBFC pack as the broader financial services sector rebounded with the market. Ankit Jaiswal has flagged <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/shriramfin\/shriram-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Shriram Finance<\/a> as among the best intraday stocks for today, noting that the stock broke out of a near-term consolidation channel on Thursday with a notable volume surge, a signal that classically indicates fresh institutional participation rather than a relief bounce within a downtrend. The RSI crossed above 55, moving from neutral into positive momentum territory.<\/p>\n<p>Shriram Finance benefits structurally from an easing interest rate environment, as lower market yields compress the cost of borrowings and widen spreads on its commercial vehicle and consumer finance AUM. In today&#8217;s session, Ankit Jaiswal suggests the Rs 876\u2013880 zone as the entry band, with a hard stop-loss at Rs 865 and two-stage targets at Rs 894 and Rs 904, representing approximately 2 per cent and 3 per cent upside from the entry band.<\/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 stay ahead with real-time intraday stock picks and research updates!<\/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>Wait for the opening 15 minutes before entering any of today&#8217;s intraday stock picks. Friday sessions often see outsized moves in the first 15 minutes driven by gap-up or gap-down opens, weekend position squaring, and options-related flows. Entering immediately at open can place a trade at a worse price than the defined entry zone.<\/p>\n<p>Keep position sizes small and proportionate to total capital. Each of today&#8217;s intraday trading stocks carries a clearly defined stop-loss that must be respected without discretion. The stop-loss is a non-negotiable exit level that defines the maximum acceptable loss on any single trade.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the Nifty&#8217;s behaviour at 24,290\u201324,320 carefully in today&#8217;s session. If the index consolidates below this resistance zone in the first hour, individual stock setups may require additional patience. A clean Nifty break above 24,320 on volume would serve as a tailwind for the momentum names flagged above.<\/p>\n<p>Close all intraday positions before 3:15 PM without exception. Holding into the closing auction on a Friday introduces weekend news risk that cannot be hedged, and large macro developments over the weekend will result in different opening prices on Monday.<\/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<ul>\n<li><strong>Weekend risk:<\/strong> Developments related to US-Iran tensions, global crude oil prices, or US Federal Reserve commentary after Indian market hours cannot be hedged once positions are closed. Unexpected news can cause large gap-opens on Monday, affecting traders who held positions through the close.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corrective structure intact:<\/strong> The Nifty&#8217;s technical structure remains in a corrective phase, with the index below several key moving averages. Thursday&#8217;s recovery does not confirm a sustained trend reversal. A failure to hold 24,130\u201324,100 could resume downside momentum and affect all three intraday stocks picks simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Margin requirements:<\/strong> SEBI intraday margin requirements apply. Traders should verify their brokerage&#8217;s intraday margin rules before sizing positions, particularly for stocks that experienced elevated volatility following Thursday&#8217;s 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>The intraday stocks for today are Tata Motors, HDFC Bank, and Shriram Finance, flagged by Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla at Univest on the basis of Thursday&#8217;s technical breakouts, volume confirmation, and sector momentum in auto, private banking, and NBFC stocks following the Nifty&#8217;s recovery from its multi-session losing streak. These are among the best intraday stocks to buy today for traders who enter within defined zones, respect the stop-loss levels, and close positions before 3:15 PM. Always verify live prices on NSE or BSE before acting, as intraday stocks NSE today setups are time-sensitive. The best intraday stocks to buy today are selected on technical merit; past performance does not guarantee results. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor for personalised investment guidance.<\/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_on_Intraday_Stocks_for_Today\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on Intraday Stocks for Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_are_the_best_intraday_stocks_for_today_on_21_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>Q1. What are the best intraday stocks for today on 21 August 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The intraday stocks for today flagged by Univest analysts are Tata Motors (target Rs 497\/504, SL Rs 481), HDFC Bank (target Rs 1,781\/1,793, SL Rs 1,750), and Shriram Finance (target Rs 894\/904, SL Rs 865). All picks are based on technical setups from Thursday&#8217;s session and should be entered within the defined zones after market open.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Which_analysts_identified_todays_intraday_stocks\"><\/span><strong>Q2. Which analysts identified today&#8217;s intraday stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, and Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, have jointly reviewed Thursday&#8217;s market data to flag today&#8217;s intraday stocks for the 21 August 2026 session. Ankit Jaiswal covers Tata Motors and Shriram Finance, while Kunal Singla flagged HDFC Bank based on the private banking technical setup.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_the_Nifty_outlook_for_todays_intraday_session\"><\/span><strong>Q3. What is the Nifty outlook for today&#8217;s intraday session?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Nifty 50 faces key resistance at 24,290\u201324,320 in today&#8217;s session. A sustained move above 24,320 could trigger a rally toward 24,450. The critical support zone sits at 24,130\u201324,100; a breach below 24,100 could resume the corrective trend. Elevated crude oil prices and US-Iran tensions remain headwinds that may cap upside in today&#8217;s intraday stocks NSE today session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_stop-loss_should_I_use_for_todays_intraday_stocks\"><\/span><strong>Q4. What stop-loss should I use for today&#8217;s intraday stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Each of today&#8217;s intraday stocks carries a defined stop-loss: Rs 481 for Tata Motors, Rs 1,750 for HDFC Bank, and Rs 865 for Shriram Finance. These are hard exit levels set at technical support zones formed during Thursday&#8217;s session. Trading intraday trading stocks without a pre-set stop-loss is the primary cause of outsized single-session losses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Is_today_a_good_day_for_intraday_trading_given_Friday_session_risks\"><\/span><strong>Q5. Is today a good day for intraday trading given Friday session risks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Friday sessions require additional care due to position squaring and weekend news risk. Today&#8217;s stocks to buy today for intraday have been selected with Friday dynamics in mind. Size positions conservatively, avoid adding to losing positions in the final two hours, and close all positions by 3:15 PM IST without exception to avoid weekend risk exposure.<\/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 21 August 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The intraday stocks for today flagged by Univest analysts are Tata Motors (target Rs 497\/504, SL Rs 481), HDFC Bank (target Rs 1,781\/1,793, SL Rs 1,750), and Shriram Finance (target Rs 894\/904, SL Rs 865). 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