{"id":219075,"date":"2026-08-26T09:32:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T04:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=219075"},"modified":"2026-08-26T09:32:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T04:02:33","slug":"stocks-to-watch-today-26-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-26-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Stocks to Watch Today: Top 7 Picks for 26 August 2026 \u2014 Paytm, Dixon, HDFC AMC and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>these stocks 26 Aug: Nifty closed at day high 24,334.55. PAYTM Rs 1,718 | DIXON Rs 14,990 | HDFCAMC Rs 2,698 | ADANIENT Rs 3,110 | LAURUSLABS Rs 1,866 | IREDA Rs 120.61.<\/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;\">Seven these stocks on 26 August 2026 are Paytm (Rs 1,718), Dixon Technologies (Rs 14,990), HDFC AMC (Rs 2,698), Adani Enterprises (Rs 3,110), Laurus Labs (Rs 1,866.20), IREDA (Rs 120.61), and Angel One (Rs 300.90) all closed at or near their 25 August session highs. The Nifty 50 also closed at its day&#8217;s high of 24,334.55 on 25 August, India VIX fell to 11.08, setting a bullish tone for the these stocks session.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <strong>these stocks<\/strong> on 26 August 2026 come from a market that delivered one of its most convincing sessions of the past fortnight on 25 August. The <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-50\/nifty-50-share-price-today\">Nifty 50<\/a> staged a textbook V-shaped recovery, opening at 24,175.75, dipping to an intraday low of 24,115.45, and rallying to close precisely at its session high of 24,334.55. The <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-bank\/nifty-bank-share-price-today\">Bank Nifty<\/a> closed at 57,514.20 and India VIX fell to 11.08, a multi-week low reflecting institutional confidence. Multiple large-cap stocks also closed at their day&#8217;s highs on 25 August, identifying them as the strongest candidates for the these stocks list.<\/p>\n<p>Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, has flagged Paytm, Dixon Technologies, and Adani Enterprises as the top these stocks, noting that all three closed at their respective session highs on 25 August on strong volume. Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, has placed HDFC AMC, Laurus Labs, IREDA, and Angel One on his these stocks watchlist given their sector momentum and bullish price structures. Today also sees three IPO listings Gaja Alternative Asset Management, Dhanwel Hybrid Seeds, and Mopshop Distribution which adds a layer of fresh listing-day activity to the broader market backdrop.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=stocks-to-watch-26aug2026\"><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\/stocks-to-watch-today-26-august-2026\/#Market_Overview_for_Stocks_to_Watch_Today_26_August_2026\" title=\"Market Overview for Stocks to Watch Today 26 August 2026\">Market Overview for Stocks to Watch Today 26 August 2026<\/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-26-august-2026\/#Stocks_to_Watch_Today_26_August_2026_Full_Watchlist\" title=\"Stocks to Watch Today 26 August 2026 Full Watchlist\">Stocks to Watch Today 26 August 2026 Full Watchlist<\/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-26-august-2026\/#1_Paytm_PAYTM_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"1. Paytm (PAYTM): Stock to Watch Today\">1. Paytm (PAYTM): Stock to Watch 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\/stocks-to-watch-today-26-august-2026\/#2_Dixon_Technologies_DIXON_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"2. Dixon Technologies (DIXON): Stock to Watch Today\">2. Dixon Technologies (DIXON): Stock 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-26-august-2026\/#3_HDFC_AMC_HDFCAMC_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"3. HDFC AMC (HDFCAMC): Stock to Watch Today\">3. HDFC AMC (HDFCAMC): Stock 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-26-august-2026\/#4_Adani_Enterprises_ADANIENT_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"4. Adani Enterprises (ADANIENT): Stock to Watch Today\">4. Adani Enterprises (ADANIENT): Stock 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-26-august-2026\/#5_Laurus_Labs_LAURUSLABS_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"5. Laurus Labs (LAURUSLABS): Stock to Watch Today\">5. Laurus Labs (LAURUSLABS): Stock 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-26-august-2026\/#6_IREDA_IREDA_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"6. IREDA (IREDA): Stock to Watch Today\">6. IREDA (IREDA): Stock 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-26-august-2026\/#7_Angel_One_ANGELONE_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"7. Angel One (ANGELONE): Stock to Watch Today\">7. Angel One (ANGELONE): Stock 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-26-august-2026\/#Risks_to_Monitor_for_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Risks to Monitor for Stocks to Watch Today\">Risks to Monitor 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-26-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-26-august-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_Stocks_to_Watch_Today_26_August_2026\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions: Stocks to Watch Today 26 August 2026\">Frequently Asked Questions: Stocks to Watch Today 26 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-26-august-2026\/#Which_are_the_stocks_to_watch_today_on_26_August_2026\" title=\"Which are the stocks to watch today on 26 August 2026?\">Which are the stocks to watch today on 26 August 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-26-august-2026\/#Why_did_the_Nifty_50_close_at_its_day_high_on_25_August\" title=\"Why did the Nifty 50 close at its day high on 25 August?\">Why did the Nifty 50 close at its day high on 25 August?<\/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-26-august-2026\/#Why_is_Paytm_in_the_stocks_to_watch_today_list\" title=\"Why is Paytm in the stocks to watch today list?\">Why is Paytm in the stocks to watch today list?<\/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-26-august-2026\/#Why_is_Dixon_Technologies_in_the_stocks_to_watch_today_list\" title=\"Why is Dixon Technologies in the stocks to watch today list?\">Why is Dixon Technologies in the stocks to watch today 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\/stocks-to-watch-today-26-august-2026\/#How_should_I_use_the_stocks_to_watch_today_list\" title=\"How should I use the stocks to watch today list?\">How should I use the stocks to watch today 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\/stocks-to-watch-today-26-august-2026\/#What_is_the_market_context_for_stocks_to_watch_today_on_26_August_2026\" title=\"What is the market context for stocks to watch today on 26 August 2026?\">What is the market context for stocks to watch today on 26 August 2026?<\/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-26-august-2026\/#Where_can_I_monitor_stocks_to_watch_today_live\" title=\"Where can I monitor stocks to watch today live?\">Where can I monitor stocks to watch today live?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Overview_for_Stocks_to_Watch_Today_26_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>Market Overview for Stocks to Watch Today 26 August 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Index<\/th>\n<th>25 Aug Close<\/th>\n<th>25 Aug Open<\/th>\n<th>25 Aug High<\/th>\n<th>25 Aug Low<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<td>24,334.55<\/td>\n<td>24,175.75<\/td>\n<td>24,334.55 (Closed at High)<\/td>\n<td>24,115.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bank Nifty<\/td>\n<td>57,514.20<\/td>\n<td>57,360.65<\/td>\n<td>57,653.85<\/td>\n<td>57,231.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sensex<\/td>\n<td>77,656.09<\/td>\n<td>77,295.49<\/td>\n<td>77,666.39<\/td>\n<td>77,125.91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India VIX<\/td>\n<td>11.08<\/td>\n<td>11.53<\/td>\n<td>11.62<\/td>\n<td>9.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_to_Watch_Today_26_August_2026_Full_Watchlist\"><\/span><strong>Stocks to Watch Today 26 August 2026 Full Watchlist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Paytm_PAYTM_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>1. Paytm (PAYTM): Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>CMP: Rs 1,718 \u00a0|\u00a0 25 Aug Open: Rs 1,622.70 \u00a0|\u00a0 Closed at Session High<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/paytm\/one97-communications-ltd-share-price-today\">Paytm<\/a> heads the these stocks list after a remarkable 25 August session in which the stock gained approximately 5.9% from its opening price of Rs 1,622.70 to close at its day&#8217;s high of Rs 1,718. This close-at-high pattern on strong volume is one of the clearest bullish signals in technical analysis. Paytm&#8217;s fintech platform covering payments, lending, financial services distribution, and commerce has been recovering operationally as EBITDA margins improve. Watch for an attempt at Rs 1,750 and above if the broader market opens strong on 26 August.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dixon_Technologies_DIXON_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>2. Dixon Technologies (DIXON): Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>CMP: Rs 14,990 \u00a0|\u00a0 25 Aug Open: Rs 14,529 \u00a0|\u00a0 Closed at Session High<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/dixon\/dixon-technologies-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Dixon Technologies<\/a> is on the these stocks list as India&#8217;s leading electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company closed at its session high of Rs 14,990 on 25 August, gaining approximately 3.2% from its opening. Dixon manufactures smartphones, televisions, washing machines, and LED lighting under outsourcing agreements with leading brands like Samsung, Motorola, and Xiaomi. The PLI scheme tailwind for Indian electronics manufacturing continues to drive Dixon&#8217;s order book. Key level to watch today: Rs 15,000 resistance and whether volume confirms a breakout.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_HDFC_AMC_HDFCAMC_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>3. HDFC AMC (HDFCAMC): Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>CMP: Rs 2,698 \u00a0|\u00a0 25 Aug Open: Rs 2,609.90 \u00a0|\u00a0 Closed at Session High<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcamc\/hdfc-asset-management-company-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Asset Management Company<\/a> is among the these stocks after closing at its session high of Rs 2,698 on 25 August, gaining approximately 3.4% from its open of Rs 2,609.90. The Indian mutual fund industry&#8217;s AUM has been growing consistently as retail SIP participation expands and equity inflows sustain. HDFC AMC, as one of India&#8217;s two largest AMCs by AUM, benefits directly from this structural growth. Watch for continuation above Rs 2,700 for the next leg up.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Adani_Enterprises_ADANIENT_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>4. Adani Enterprises (ADANIENT): Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>CMP: Rs 3,110 \u00a0|\u00a0 25 Aug Open: Rs 2,998 \u00a0|\u00a0 Closed at Session High<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/adanient\/adani-enterprises-ltd-share-price-today\">Adani Enterprises<\/a> is on the these stocks watchlist after a 3.7% gain from its opening of Rs 2,998 to close at the session high of Rs 3,110 on 25 August. As the flagship and incubation company of the Adani Group, Adani Enterprises houses newer businesses including airports, data centers, roads, and green hydrogen. The group&#8217;s consistent capital investment and government infrastructure alignment underpin the ADANIENT setup. Ankit Jaiswal has flagged ADANIENT as a key stock to watch today for any continuation above Rs 3,110.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Laurus_Labs_LAURUSLABS_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>5. Laurus Labs (LAURUSLABS): Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>CMP: Rs 1,866.20 \u00a0|\u00a0 25 Aug Open: Rs 1,808 \u00a0|\u00a0 25 Aug High: Rs 1,869.40<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lauruslabs\/laurus-labs-ltd-share-price-today\">Laurus Labs<\/a> features in the these stocks selection after the pharma company gained approximately 3.2% from its session open to close at Rs 1,866.20, just below its intraday high of Rs 1,869.40. Laurus is a leading Indian CDMO and active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturer with a growing focus on oncology and synthesis capabilities. The stock&#8217;s consistent price action near multi-month highs makes it a strong candidate in the these stocks for 26 August.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_IREDA_IREDA_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>6. IREDA (IREDA): Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>CMP: Rs 120.61 \u00a0|\u00a0 25 Aug Open: Rs 115 \u00a0|\u00a0 25 Aug High: Rs 121.14<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ireda\/indian-renewable-energy-development-agency-ltd-share-price-today\">Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)<\/a> is on the these stocks list after the government-backed renewable energy lender gained approximately 5% from its session open of Rs 115 to close near its day high of Rs 121.14 on 25 August. IREDA finances renewable energy projects including solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy, and benefits from India&#8217;s national target of 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030. Kunal Singla has placed IREDA among stocks to watch today given the company&#8217;s strong loan book growth and the government&#8217;s continued policy support for the sector.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Angel_One_ANGELONE_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>7. Angel One (ANGELONE): Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>CMP: Rs 300.90 \u00a0|\u00a0 25 Aug Open: Rs 286.80 \u00a0|\u00a0 25 Aug High: Rs 301.55<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/angelone\/angel-one-ltd-share-price-today\">Angel One<\/a> rounds out the stocks to watch today list after the retail discount brokerage jumped approximately 5% from its session open of Rs 286.80 to close at Rs 300.90, near its session high of Rs 301.55. Angel One is one of India&#8217;s fastest-growing digital brokerages with a large active client base and expanding wealth management services. The stock&#8217;s sharp gain on 25 August on above-average volume indicates renewed institutional interest. Watch for sustained move above Rs 300 and the next resistance at Rs 315.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Track All Stocks to Watch Today Live on the Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Monitor_for_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Monitor for Stocks to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gap-Down Risk on Profit Booking:<\/strong> Several stocks to watch today closed at session highs, making them prone to overnight profit booking at the open. Monitor pre-market OI buildup before committing to positions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>VIX Spike Risk:<\/strong> India VIX at 11.08 is at a very low level. Any geopolitical development or global risk event can cause a sharp VIX spike that reverses the current calm, which would impact all stocks to watch today.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IPO Listing Activity:<\/strong> Three IPOs listing today (Gaja Alternative Asset Management, Dhanwel Hybrid Seeds, Mopshop Distribution) will attract speculative attention and may temporarily divert liquidity from mainboard stocks to watch today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 watchlist alerts for all stocks to watch today from 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 stocks to watch today on 26 August 2026 Paytm, Dixon Technologies, HDFC AMC, Adani Enterprises, Laurus Labs, IREDA, and Angel One are drawn from a market session on 25 August that closed with the Nifty 50 at its day&#8217;s high of 24,334.55, confirming broad institutional buying. All seven stocks to watch today closed at or near their session highs on 25 August, reflecting sector-specific momentum and technical strength. Monitor live price and volume data on NSE and BSE for each of the stocks to watch today, and consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decision.<\/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 and may not always be accurate. Verify all data with NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) before investing. 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_Stocks_to_Watch_Today_26_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions: Stocks to Watch Today 26 August 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_stocks_to_watch_today_on_26_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which are the stocks to watch today on 26 August 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The stocks to watch today on 26 August 2026 are Paytm (PAYTM), Dixon Technologies (DIXON), HDFC AMC (HDFCAMC), Adani Enterprises (ADANIENT), Laurus Labs (LAURUSLABS), IREDA, and Angel One (ANGELONE). All seven of these stocks to watch today closed at or near their day&#8217;s high on 25 August, signalling strong buying momentum heading into 26 August&#8217;s session. Monitor each of these stocks to watch today on NSE and BSE for real-time price action and volume.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_the_Nifty_50_close_at_its_day_high_on_25_August\"><\/span><strong>Why did the Nifty 50 close at its day high on 25 August?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Nifty 50 closed at its day&#8217;s high of 24,334.55 on 25 August 2026, having opened at 24,175.75 and dipped to an intraday low of 24,115.45 before staging a full recovery. This &#8220;V-shaped recovery&#8221; pattern, where the index absorbs selling at the open and closes at the top, is a bullish signal and sets a positive tone for the stocks to watch today list on 26 August. Low VIX at 11.08 confirms calm conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Paytm_in_the_stocks_to_watch_today_list\"><\/span><strong>Why is Paytm in the stocks to watch today list?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Paytm (PAYTM) features in the stocks to watch today for 26 August because the stock closed at its intraday high of Rs 1,718 on 25 August, opening from Rs 1,622.70 to close at the session&#8217;s peak. This is a strong price action signal indicating sustained buying interest. Paytm&#8217;s fintech business continues to recover as EBITDA improves and payment volumes grow. Ankit Jaiswal of Univest has flagged PAYTM as a key stock to watch today for 26 August&#8217;s session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Dixon_Technologies_in_the_stocks_to_watch_today_list\"><\/span><strong>Why is Dixon Technologies in the stocks to watch today list?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Dixon Technologies (DIXON) is among the stocks to watch today on 26 August because the stock closed at its day high of Rs 14,990 on 25 August, a gain of approximately 3.8% from its session open of Rs 14,529. Dixon is India&#8217;s leading electronics manufacturing services company and is a direct beneficiary of the PLI scheme for mobile phones and consumer electronics. Kunal Singla of Univest has placed DIXON on his stocks to watch today list given the company&#8217;s consistent order wins and revenue growth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_I_use_the_stocks_to_watch_today_list\"><\/span><strong>How should I use the stocks to watch today list?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The stocks to watch today list is for monitoring and research purposes it does not constitute investment advice or a buy\/sell recommendation. Use the list to track price action, volume, and sector momentum on NSE (nseindia.com) or BSE (bseindia.com) in real time. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment or trading decision based on the stocks to watch today.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_context_for_stocks_to_watch_today_on_26_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is the market context for stocks to watch today on 26 August 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The market context for stocks to watch today on 26 August 2026 is bullish: the Nifty 50 closed at its session high of 24,334.55 on 25 August, India VIX at 11.08 is at a multi-week low signalling low fear, and multiple large-cap stocks closed at their day&#8217;s highs. Three IPOs (Gaja Alternative Asset Management, Dhanwel Hybrid Seeds, Mopshop Distribution) also list today, which may draw additional market activity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_monitor_stocks_to_watch_today_live\"><\/span><strong>Where can I monitor stocks to watch today live?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Monitor the stocks to watch today list live on NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com). 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