{"id":214537,"date":"2026-08-21T09:18:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T03:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=214537"},"modified":"2026-08-21T09:18:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T03:48:04","slug":"stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Stocks to Watch Today: 5 Key Stocks Flagged by Analysts for August 21, 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>5 stocks to watch today: RELIANCE Rs 1,313 | ICICIBANK Rs 1,412 | SUNPHARMA Rs 1,904 | TATASTEEL Rs 183.5 | KOTAKBANK Rs 397.35. Nifty closed 24,212 on Aug 20.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">The stocks to watch today on August 21, 2026 are Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Univest Senior Research Analyst Ankit Jaiswal has flagged Reliance and Tata Steel for key technical setups around support and resistance zones, while Associate Director Kunal Singla has highlighted ICICI Bank and Kotak Bank for momentum continuation setups and Sun Pharma for a potential oversold bounce given its RSI of 24.8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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\" 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Today?\">What Are Stocks to Watch 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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#Todays_Market_Context_August_21_2026\" title=\"Today&#8217;s Market Context: August 21, 2026\">Today&#8217;s Market Context: August 21, 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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#Stocks_to_Watch_Today_The_5_Key_Names\" title=\"Stocks to Watch Today: The 5 Key Names\">Stocks to Watch Today: The 5 Key Names<\/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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#Reliance_Industries_%E2%80%94_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Reliance Industries \u2014 Stocks to Watch Today\">Reliance Industries \u2014 Stocks to Watch 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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#ICICI_Bank_%E2%80%94_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"ICICI Bank \u2014 Stocks to Watch Today\">ICICI Bank \u2014 Stocks to Watch 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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#Sun_Pharma_%E2%80%94_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Sun Pharma \u2014 Stocks to Watch Today\">Sun Pharma \u2014 Stocks to Watch Today<\/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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#Tata_Steel_%E2%80%94_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Tata Steel \u2014 Stocks to Watch Today\">Tata Steel \u2014 Stocks to Watch 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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#Kotak_Mahindra_Bank_%E2%80%94_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Kotak Mahindra Bank \u2014 Stocks to Watch Today\">Kotak Mahindra Bank \u2014 Stocks to Watch Today<\/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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#Key_Levels_Summary_for_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Key Levels Summary for Stocks to Watch Today\">Key Levels Summary for Stocks to Watch Today<\/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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#Intraday_Trading_Tips_for_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Intraday Trading Tips for Stocks to Watch Today\">Intraday Trading Tips for Stocks to Watch Today<\/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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#Which_are_the_top_stocks_to_watch_today_on_August_21_2026\" title=\"Which are the top stocks to watch today on August 21, 2026?\">Which are the top stocks to watch today on August 21, 2026?<\/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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#What_is_the_key_level_to_watch_in_Reliance_Industries_today\" title=\"What is the key level to watch in Reliance Industries today?\">What is the key level to watch in Reliance Industries today?<\/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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#Why_is_Sun_Pharma_one_of_the_stocks_to_watch_today\" title=\"Why is Sun Pharma one of the stocks to watch today?\">Why is Sun Pharma one of the stocks to watch 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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#What_does_stocks_to_watch_today_mean_for_retail_investors\" title=\"What does stocks to watch today mean for retail investors?\">What does stocks to watch today mean for retail investors?<\/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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#Which_analyst_flagged_Kotak_Mahindra_Bank_as_a_stock_to_watch_today\" title=\"Which analyst flagged Kotak Mahindra Bank as a stock to watch today?\">Which analyst flagged Kotak Mahindra Bank as a 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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#What_is_the_ICICI_Bank_key_support_to_watch_today\" title=\"What is the ICICI Bank key support to watch today?\">What is the ICICI Bank key support to watch 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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#How_do_I_use_the_stocks_to_watch_today_list_effectively\" title=\"How do I use the stocks to watch today list effectively?\">How do I use the stocks to watch today list effectively?<\/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\/stocks-to-watch-today-21-august-2026\/#Is_today_a_good_day_to_buy_or_sell_these_stocks\" title=\"Is today a good day to buy or sell these stocks?\">Is today a good day to buy or sell these stocks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>What Are Stocks to Watch Today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stocks to watch today are stocks that have a specific technical setup, fundamental catalyst, or news trigger heading into the trading session on August 21, 2026. These are not necessarily buy or sell recommendations \u2014 they are stocks where something actionable is developing that traders and investors should monitor during today&#8217;s session. Always verify live prices on NSE or BSE before acting, and consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any investment decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, focuses on technical setups, chart patterns, and momentum signals. Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, brings quantitative and technical analysis to identify setups with defined risk-reward. Both analysts have flagged the following five stocks to watch in today&#8217;s session.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=stocks-to-watch-aug21\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Todays_Market_Context_August_21_2026\"><\/span><strong>Today&#8217;s Market Context: August 21, 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-50\/nifty-50-share-price-today\">Nifty 50<\/a> closed at 24,212 on August 20 (+0.56%), supported by gold loan NBFCs, sugar stocks, and positive brokerage initiations from Jefferies and Kotak. Market breadth was strongly positive with 2,334 BSE shares advancing. The rupee strengthened 19 paise to 95.56 per dollar. Global cues are constructive \u2014 the US dollar remains soft on the back of the Treasury bond buyback, and gold prices are near a two-month high. India VIX remains in a manageable range, supporting controlled market movement. The setup for today&#8217;s session is cautiously positive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_to_Watch_Today_The_5_Key_Names\"><\/span><strong>Stocks to Watch Today: The 5 Key Names<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #1F4E79; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\n<th>Prev Close (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>20-DMA (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>RSI (14d)<\/th>\n<th>Setup<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/reliance\/reliance-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Reliance Industries<\/a><\/td>\n<td>RELIANCE<\/td>\n<td>1,313.20<\/td>\n<td>1,306.07<\/td>\n<td>51.6<\/td>\n<td>Support hold + breakout watch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>ICICIBANK<\/td>\n<td>1,411.90<\/td>\n<td>1,430.90<\/td>\n<td>42.3<\/td>\n<td>Pullback to DMA; watch for reversal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sunpharma\/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Sun Pharma<\/a><\/td>\n<td>SUNPHARMA<\/td>\n<td>1,904.00<\/td>\n<td>1,944.50<\/td>\n<td>24.8<\/td>\n<td>Deep oversold; bounce candidate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tatasteel\/tata-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Steel<\/a><\/td>\n<td>TATASTEEL<\/td>\n<td>183.50<\/td>\n<td>186.86<\/td>\n<td>36.7<\/td>\n<td>Below DMA; key support at Rs 182<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/kotakbank\/kotak-mahindra-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">Kotak Mahindra Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>KOTAKBANK<\/td>\n<td>397.35<\/td>\n<td>391.66<\/td>\n<td>58.0<\/td>\n<td>Above DMA; momentum continuation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reliance_Industries_%E2%80%94_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Reliance Industries \u2014 Stocks to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Prev Close: Rs 1,313.20 | 20-DMA: Rs 1,306.07 | RSI: 51.6 | Setup: Support hold + breakout watch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reliance Industries is among the top stocks to watch today after holding above its 20-DMA of Rs 1,306 through the previous session. Ankit Jaiswal notes that Reliance is forming a consolidation pattern between Rs 1,300 and Rs 1,320, and a decisive move above Rs 1,320 with volume could signal a fresh leg upward targeting Rs 1,345-1,355. The RSI at 51.6 is neutral \u2014 confirming no overheat and leaving room for the next move in either direction.<\/p>\n<p>The fundamental context remains strong: Reliance&#8217;s Jio and retail segments continue to report stable performance, and the company&#8217;s ongoing expansion in new energy adds a medium-term growth narrative. Today&#8217;s key event to watch is whether Reliance breaks the Rs 1,320 resistance or falls back toward Rs 1,296 intraday support.<\/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 Reliance Industries live and get daily watchlist alerts.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ICICI_Bank_%E2%80%94_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>ICICI Bank \u2014 Stocks to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Prev Close: Rs 1,411.90 | 20-DMA: Rs 1,430.90 | RSI: 42.3 | Setup: Pullback to DMA; watch for reversal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ICICI Bank is on today&#8217;s watchlist as the stock trades below its 20-DMA of Rs 1,430.90. Kunal Singla observes that ICICI Bank has been in a controlled pullback from its recent highs and the Rs 1,405-1,415 zone is emerging as an important demand area. If the stock holds this zone in today&#8217;s session with narrowing red candles and picking volume, it could set up for a recovery move toward Rs 1,445-1,460 over the next few sessions.<\/p>\n<p>The RSI of 42.3 is approaching the 40-level boundary that historically has preceded reversals in ICICI Bank&#8217;s chart. The <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-fin-service\/nifty-fin-service-share-price-today\">Nifty Fin Service<\/a> index is also a key reference \u2014 watch for sector-level buying in today&#8217;s financial services space as a confirmation signal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sun_Pharma_%E2%80%94_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Sun Pharma \u2014 Stocks to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Prev Close: Rs 1,904.00 | 20-DMA: Rs 1,944.50 | RSI: 24.8 | Setup: Deep oversold; bounce candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sun Pharma carries the most technically interesting signal among today&#8217;s stocks to watch. The RSI of 24.8 places the stock in deeply oversold territory, a reading that historically precedes at least a short-covering bounce. Ankit Jaiswal flagged Sun Pharma for monitoring, noting that oversold stocks can stay oversold if the fundamental story is negative, but Sun Pharma&#8217;s business quality and sector leadership in the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-pharma\/nifty-pharma-share-price-today\">Nifty Pharma<\/a> space make it a stock where a technical bounce is a meaningful probability.<\/p>\n<p>The immediate recovery target would be Rs 1,930-1,940 (near the 20-DMA), while the downside risk, if the stock continues breaking down, is Rs 1,875-1,880. Today&#8217;s session open and early-morning volume will be the key tell. A gap-up open with strong volume is a bullish signal; a weak open with selling suggests further downside.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tata_Steel_%E2%80%94_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Tata Steel \u2014 Stocks to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Prev Close: Rs 183.50 | 20-DMA: Rs 186.86 | RSI: 36.7 | Setup: Below DMA; key support at Rs 182<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tata Steel is one of the stocks to watch today due to its position below the 20-DMA and the proximity to the Rs 182 support zone. Kunal Singla has flagged that the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-metal\/nifty-metal-share-price-today\">Nifty Metal<\/a> index will be the leading directional indicator for Tata Steel today. If the metal index stabilises or bounces, Tata Steel&#8217;s Rs 182-183 base could hold and set up for a recovery toward Rs 188-190.<\/p>\n<p>The global context matters: any positive news on China&#8217;s steel demand or domestic infrastructure ordering would provide a fundamental catalyst alongside the technical bounce setup. The RSI of 36.7 is approaching oversold territory, adding weight to the case for watching Rs 182 as a key support to monitor today.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kotak_Mahindra_Bank_%E2%80%94_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Kotak Mahindra Bank \u2014 Stocks to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Prev Close: Rs 397.35 | 20-DMA: Rs 391.66 | RSI: 58.0 | Setup: Above DMA; momentum continuation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kotak Mahindra Bank is the momentum candidate among today&#8217;s stocks to watch. The stock is above its 20-DMA of Rs 391.66 and the RSI of 58.0 shows positive but not overbought momentum. Ankit Jaiswal notes that Kotak Bank has been in an uptrend supported by consistent deposit growth and improving NIM trajectory, and as long as the stock holds above Rs 392-394, the bias is positive.<\/p>\n<p>The next resistance to watch is Rs 402-405. A clean break and hold above Rs 400 with strong breadth in the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-bank\/nifty-bank-share-price-today\">Bank Nifty<\/a> would signal continuation buying. Kotak Bank&#8217;s stock is also on many institutional watchlists given the recent positive private banking sector flows from FIIs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Screen All 5 Stocks to Watch Today on Univest Screener with Live Data<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Levels_Summary_for_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Key Levels Summary for Stocks to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #1F4E79; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Support (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Resistance (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Key Signal<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries<\/td>\n<td>1,296<\/td>\n<td>1,320<\/td>\n<td>Volume breakout above 1,320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Bank<\/td>\n<td>1,405<\/td>\n<td>1,445<\/td>\n<td>Hold at DMA pullback zone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sun Pharma<\/td>\n<td>1,875<\/td>\n<td>1,940<\/td>\n<td>RSI 24.8 \u2014 oversold bounce watch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tata Steel<\/td>\n<td>182<\/td>\n<td>188-190<\/td>\n<td>Rs 182 must hold; metal index cue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kotak Mahindra Bank<\/td>\n<td>392<\/td>\n<td>402-405<\/td>\n<td>Hold above DMA, break Rs 400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intraday_Trading_Tips_for_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Intraday Trading Tips for Stocks to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When trading stocks to watch today, always wait for the first 15 minutes of the session to settle before entering any position. The opening auction and early-session price action often sets the day&#8217;s directional bias. Use the support and resistance levels in the table above as your reference, and always define your stop-loss before entering a trade. Never trade without a pre-defined exit strategy for both the profit and loss scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s specific context: a pre-market constructive tone from yesterday&#8217;s Nifty close at 24,212 and the soft dollar environment favour the bulls. However, stocks with RSIs below 40 (ICICI Bank, Tata Steel, IRFC) should be approached with caution \u2014 even technically oversold stocks require a volume and price confirmation before entry.<\/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 stocks to watch today on August 21, 2026 are Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla have flagged distinct setups in each: Reliance for a breakout watch at Rs 1,320, ICICI Bank for a DMA pullback reversal, Sun Pharma for an oversold RSI bounce at 24.8, Tata Steel for a support hold at Rs 182, and Kotak Bank for momentum continuation above Rs 392. Track these stocks to watch today using the Univest app for live prices and real-time research alerts.<\/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_are_the_top_stocks_to_watch_today_on_August_21_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which are the top stocks to watch today on August 21, 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The top stocks to watch today on August 21 are Reliance Industries (Rs 1,313.20), ICICI Bank (Rs 1,411.90), Sun Pharma (Rs 1,904), Tata Steel (Rs 183.50), and Kotak Mahindra Bank (Rs 397.35). These have been flagged by Univest analysts Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla based on technical setups, RSI signals, and key support-resistance levels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_key_level_to_watch_in_Reliance_Industries_today\"><\/span><strong>What is the key level to watch in Reliance Industries today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Reliance Industries&#8217; key resistance to watch today is Rs 1,320. A move above this level with volume would signal a breakout targeting Rs 1,345-1,355. The support to monitor is Rs 1,296. The stock&#8217;s RSI of 51.6 is neutral, suggesting room for either direction. Ankit Jaiswal has flagged Rs 1,320 as the key breakout level to track.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Sun_Pharma_one_of_the_stocks_to_watch_today\"><\/span><strong>Why is Sun Pharma one of the stocks to watch today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Sun Pharma is on today&#8217;s watchlist because its 14-day RSI of 24.8 is in deeply oversold territory, which historically precedes a technical bounce. The stock is below its 20-DMA of Rs 1,944.50 at Rs 1,904. Ankit Jaiswal has flagged a potential bounce toward Rs 1,930-1,940, while the downside risk is Rs 1,875-1,880 if selling continues.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_stocks_to_watch_today_mean_for_retail_investors\"><\/span><strong>What does stocks to watch today mean for retail investors?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Stocks to watch today are stocks with specific setups \u2014 technical signals, news catalysts, or key levels \u2014 that make them worth monitoring during the trading session. They are not necessarily buy or sell calls. Retail investors should use these as a starting point for research, verify all data on NSE and BSE, and consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any investment decision.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_analyst_flagged_Kotak_Mahindra_Bank_as_a_stock_to_watch_today\"><\/span><strong>Which analyst flagged Kotak Mahindra Bank as a stock to watch today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, flagged Kotak Mahindra Bank as a momentum continuation candidate with the stock above its 20-DMA of Rs 391.66 and RSI at 58.0. The key levels to watch are Rs 392 support and Rs 402-405 resistance for a potential breakout move today.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_ICICI_Bank_key_support_to_watch_today\"><\/span><strong>What is the ICICI Bank key support to watch today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ICICI Bank&#8217;s key support zone to watch today is Rs 1,405-1,415. Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, observes that if ICICI Bank holds this demand zone with narrowing red candles and improving volume, it could recover toward Rs 1,445-1,460. The 20-DMA of Rs 1,430.90 is the first resistance to watch on a recovery.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_use_the_stocks_to_watch_today_list_effectively\"><\/span><strong>How do I use the stocks to watch today list effectively?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Use the stocks to watch today list as a pre-session research framework. Review the key support and resistance levels, check opening price action in the first 15 minutes, and track volume to confirm directional bias before entering any trade. Always define your stop-loss in advance and cross-reference with live NSE data. Download the Univest app to track all five stocks with live alerts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_today_a_good_day_to_buy_or_sell_these_stocks\"><\/span><strong>Is today a good day to buy or sell these stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Whether to buy or sell depends on your investment horizon, risk appetite, and individual financial goals. Consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before acting on any of the levels or setups mentioned. Verify all data on the official NSE and BSE portals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stocks to watch today on August 21, 2026 include Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. 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