{"id":222691,"date":"2026-08-31T10:53:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T05:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=222691"},"modified":"2026-08-31T10:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T05:23:11","slug":"stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Stocks to Watch Today, 31 August 2026: TCS, Lenskart Solutions, Wipro and 5 Other Key Picks After Friday&#8217;s Close"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Stocks to watch today, 31 Aug: TCS, Lenskart, Wipro, SBI Funds Mgmt, Tejas Networks, Ather Energy, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints. Sensex 77,264.51 (+0.43%), Nifty 24,175.65 (+0.35%) Aug 28.<\/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;\">Stocks to watch today, 31 August 2026, include TCS after leading Friday&#8217;s IT sector rally with a 4.16% gain, and Lenskart Solutions on reports that investor Alpha Wave Ventures is likely to sell up to 20.8 million shares through a block deal. Wipro, SBI Funds Management, Tejas Networks, Ather Energy, ICICI Bank, and Asian Paints are also in focus on fresh partnership news, brokerage calls, and Friday&#8217;s price action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Stocks to watch today, 31 August 2026, are shaped by a strong IT sector rally, a pending block deal, and fresh brokerage and partnership news reported after Friday&#8217;s close. Benchmark indices recovered on Friday after two consecutive sessions of losses, with the Sensex rising 330.92 points, or 0.43%, to close at 77,264.51, while the Nifty 50 gained 84.80 points, or 0.35%, to end at 24,175.65. For the week, however, the Sensex still recorded a decline of about 0.4%.<\/p>\n<p>Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, and Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, have flagged this stocks to watch today list based on fresh corporate developments heading into today&#8217;s session, the first trading day of the new week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=watchlist-31aug\"><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-31-august-2026\/#Todays_Market_Overview\" title=\"Today&#8217;s Market Overview\">Today&#8217;s Market Overview<\/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-31-august-2026\/#What_Makes_a_Stock_Worth_Watching_Today\" title=\"What Makes a Stock Worth Watching Today?\">What Makes a Stock Worth Watching Today?<\/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-31-august-2026\/#8_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"8 Stocks to Watch Today\">8 Stocks to Watch Today<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/#Tata_Consultancy_Services_TCS_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) \u2014 Stock to Watch Today\">Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) \u2014 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/#Lenskart_Solutions_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Lenskart Solutions \u2014 Stock to Watch Today\">Lenskart Solutions \u2014 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/#Wipro_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Wipro \u2014 Stock to Watch Today\">Wipro \u2014 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/#SBI_Funds_Management_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"SBI Funds Management \u2014 Stock to Watch Today\">SBI Funds Management \u2014 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/#Tejas_Networks_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Tejas Networks \u2014 Stock to Watch Today\">Tejas Networks \u2014 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/#Ather_Energy_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Ather Energy \u2014 Stock to Watch Today\">Ather Energy \u2014 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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/#ICICI_Bank_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"ICICI Bank \u2014 Stock to Watch Today\">ICICI Bank \u2014 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/#Asian_Paints_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Asian Paints \u2014 Stock to Watch Today\">Asian Paints \u2014 Stock to Watch Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-31-august-2026\/#Why_These_Stocks_to_Watch_Today_Matter\" title=\"Why These Stocks to Watch Today Matter\">Why These Stocks to Watch Today Matter<\/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\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions: Stocks to Watch Today\">Frequently Asked Questions: Stocks to Watch Today<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/#What_are_the_stocks_to_watch_today_31_August_2026\" title=\"What are the stocks to watch today, 31 August 2026?\">What are the stocks to watch today, 31 August 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/#Why_is_TCS_a_stock_to_watch_today\" title=\"Why is TCS a stock to watch today?\">Why is TCS 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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026\/#Why_is_Lenskart_Solutions_in_focus_today\" title=\"Why is Lenskart Solutions in focus today?\">Why is Lenskart Solutions in focus 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-31-august-2026\/#Why_did_Tejas_Networks_surge_126_on_Friday\" title=\"Why did Tejas Networks surge 12.6% on Friday?\">Why did Tejas Networks surge 12.6% on Friday?<\/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-31-august-2026\/#What_brokerage_rating_did_SBI_Funds_Management_receive\" title=\"What brokerage rating did SBI Funds Management receive?\">What brokerage rating did SBI Funds Management receive?<\/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-31-august-2026\/#Should_I_buy_stocks_to_watch_today_immediately\" title=\"Should I buy stocks to watch today immediately?\">Should I buy stocks to watch today immediately?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Todays_Market_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Today&#8217;s Market Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sensex closed at 77,264.51 (+0.43%); Nifty 50 ended at 24,175.65 (+0.35%) on August 28, recovering after two sessions of losses, though the week still closed down about 0.4%<\/li>\n<li>IT stocks led the advance: TCS +4.16%, Tech Mahindra +3.12%, Infosys +2.90%, HCL Technologies +2.7%, supported by easing crude oil prices and a positive global tech outlook<\/li>\n<li>Asian Paints (-1.37%), ITC (-1.30%) and IndusInd Bank (-1.28%) were the biggest laggards; investors await clarity from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh&#8217;s Jackson Hole remarks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Against this backdrop, here is today&#8217;s watchlist of eight stocks worth tracking closely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_a_Stock_Worth_Watching_Today\"><\/span><strong>What Makes a Stock Worth Watching Today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A stock earns a place on a stocks to watch today list when it carries a specific, time-sensitive trigger, such as a pending block deal, a brokerage upgrade, or a fresh partnership announcement, rather than general market sentiment alone. The eight names below meet this bar heading into today&#8217;s session.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>8 Stocks to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check live prices for all these stocks on the Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tata_Consultancy_Services_TCS_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) \u2014 Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Change on Aug 28: +4.16% (biggest Sensex gainer)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TCS surged 4.16% on Friday, leading a broad IT sector rally supported by easing crude oil prices and positive global technology sentiment. Ankit Jaiswal flags the stock for continuation of this momentum into today&#8217;s session, particularly as markets digest Fed Chair Kevin Warsh&#8217;s Jackson Hole commentary for further policy signals relevant to technology valuations.<\/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 TCS&#8217;s live price and IT sector momentum.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lenskart_Solutions_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Lenskart Solutions \u2014 Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pending Block Deal: Up to 20.8 million shares (Alpha Wave Ventures)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lenskart Solutions is in focus after reports that investor Alpha Wave Ventures is likely to sell up to 20.8 million shares through a block deal. Kunal Singla flags the stock for confirmation of this transaction, noting the counter has already seen repeated large block deals in recent sessions as early investors adjust their holdings.<\/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 Lenskart Solutions&#8217; live price during the block deal.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wipro_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Wipro \u2014 Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Development: Expanded AI partnership with Google Cloud<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wipro and Google Cloud are expanding their partnership to scale artificial intelligence across core enterprise operations. Ankit Jaiswal flags the stock for potential positive sentiment spillover from this partnership expansion, coming alongside the broader IT sector rally seen on Friday.<\/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 Wipro&#8217;s live price and partnership updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_Funds_Management_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>SBI Funds Management \u2014 Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Brokerage Rating: Jefferies initiates Buy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SBI Funds Management received a &#8216;Buy&#8217; rating from Jefferies, which cited the company&#8217;s strong association with State Bank of India and its presence in fast-growing tier-2 and smaller cities. Kunal Singla flags the stock for continued institutional attention following this fresh coverage initiation.<\/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 SBI Funds Management&#8217;s live price and brokerage coverage.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tejas_Networks_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Tejas Networks \u2014 Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Change on Aug 28: +12.6% | Rs 1,537 Cr LoI from TCS for BSNL 4G<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tejas Networks surged 12.6% on Friday, extending its rally following the company&#8217;s disclosure of a Rs 1,537 crore Letter of Intent from TCS for supply of RAN equipment for BSNL&#8217;s 4G network across 18,685 sites. Ankit Jaiswal flags the stock for continued momentum as the market digests the scale of this order addition.<\/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 Tejas Networks&#8217; order book and execution updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ather_Energy_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Ather Energy \u2014 Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Change on Aug 28: +4.8%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ather Energy gained 4.8% on Friday, continuing its strong run following a recent block deal involving 3% of the company&#8217;s equity. Kunal Singla flags the stock for continuation of this momentum, though notes the stock&#8217;s valuation has expanded significantly after its sharp rally over the past year.<\/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 Ather Energy&#8217;s live price and volume trends.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ICICI_Bank_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>ICICI Bank \u2014 Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Change on Aug 28: -1.4% (among biggest Sensex laggards)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ICICI Bank was among the biggest laggards on the Sensex on Friday, bucking the broader market recovery. Ankit Jaiswal flags the stock for tracking whether this weakness extends into today&#8217;s session or reverses alongside the broader banking pack.<\/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 ICICI Bank&#8217;s live price movement.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asian_Paints_%E2%80%94_Stock_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Asian Paints \u2014 Stock to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Change on Aug 28: -1.37% (biggest Sensex laggard)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Asian Paints was the single biggest laggard on the Sensex on Friday and has also been among the weaker performers for the week. Kunal Singla flags the stock for continued monitoring of paints sector demand trends as a possible explanation for the sustained underperformance.<\/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 Asian Paints&#8217; live price and sector trends.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_Stocks_to_Watch_Today_Matter\"><\/span><strong>Why These Stocks to Watch Today Matter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The eight stocks to watch today share a common thread: each carries a specific, unresolved development that could see fresh updates during today&#8217;s session. TCS, Wipro, and the broader IT pack reflect a sector-wide rally that investors will want to see sustained. Lenskart Solutions carries a pending block deal, while SBI Funds Management and Tejas Networks reflect fresh brokerage and order-book catalysts. ICICI Bank and Asian Paints, meanwhile, are worth tracking for signs of reversal after bucking Friday&#8217;s broader market recovery.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These stocks to watch today, 31 August 2026, reflect a mix of IT sector momentum, a pending block deal, brokerage upgrades, and notable laggards from Friday&#8217;s session. Traders should track official exchange filings for confirmation on the pending items, including the Lenskart Solutions block deal, while long-term investors may find ICICI Bank and Asian Paints useful to monitor for signs of stabilisation. Revisit this stocks to watch today list as the session progresses for updates. This article does not constitute investment advice. 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. 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<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 daily stock recommendations and watchlists.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_Stocks_to_Watch_Today\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions: Stocks to Watch Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_stocks_to_watch_today_31_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>What are the stocks to watch today, 31 August 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Stocks to watch today, 31 August 2026, include TCS, Lenskart Solutions, Wipro, SBI Funds Management, Tejas Networks, Ather Energy, ICICI Bank, and Asian Paints. Each carries a specific development heading into today&#8217;s session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_TCS_a_stock_to_watch_today\"><\/span><strong>Why is TCS a stock to watch today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> TCS surged 4.16% on August 28, 2026, leading a broad IT sector rally supported by easing crude oil prices and positive global technology sentiment. Investors are watching for continuation of this momentum.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Lenskart_Solutions_in_focus_today\"><\/span><strong>Why is Lenskart Solutions in focus today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Lenskart Solutions is in focus after reports that investor Alpha Wave Ventures is likely to sell up to 20.8 million shares through a block deal, adding to a pattern of repeated large institutional transactions in the stock.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_Tejas_Networks_surge_126_on_Friday\"><\/span><strong>Why did Tejas Networks surge 12.6% on Friday?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Tejas Networks surged 12.6% on August 28, 2026, extending its rally following the company&#8217;s disclosure of a Rs 1,537 crore Letter of Intent from TCS for supply of RAN equipment for BSNL&#8217;s 4G network across 18,685 sites.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_brokerage_rating_did_SBI_Funds_Management_receive\"><\/span><strong>What brokerage rating did SBI Funds Management receive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> SBI Funds Management received a &#8216;Buy&#8217; rating from Jefferies, which cited the company&#8217;s strong association with State Bank of India and its presence in fast-growing tier-2 and smaller cities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_buy_stocks_to_watch_today_immediately\"><\/span><strong>Should I buy stocks to watch today immediately?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Stocks to watch today are flagged for monitoring based on pending developments, not as immediate buy recommendations. Investors should assess their own risk tolerance and wait for confirmation of pending catalysts before making decisions. This article does not constitute investment advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stocks to watch today, 31 August 2026: TCS, Lenskart Solutions, Wipro, SBI Funds Management, Tejas Networks, Ather Energy, ICICI Bank and Asian Paints, flagged by Univest analysts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":222690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[3802],"class_list":["post-222691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-market","tag-news"],"metadata":{"rank_math_internal_links_processed":["1"],"_thumbnail_id":["222690"],"_edit_lock":["1788153811:28"],"_last_editor_used_jetpack":["block-editor"],"rank_math_primary_category":["24"],"rank_math_seo_score":["81"],"rank_math_title":["Stocks to Watch Today, 31 August 2026: Top Picks"],"rank_math_description":["Stocks to watch today, 31 August 2026: TCS, Lenskart Solutions, Wipro, SBI Funds Management, Tejas Networks, Ather Energy, ICICI Bank and Asian Paints in focus."],"rank_math_focus_keyword":["stocks to watch today"],"rank_math_robots":["a:2:{i:0;s:7:\"noindex\";i:1;s:8:\"nofollow\";}"],"_edit_last":["28"],"_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":["40436"]},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/stocks-to-watch-today-31-august-2026.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222691","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\/28"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=222691"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222691\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":223527,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222691\/revisions\/223527"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/222690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=222691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=222691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=222691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}