10 Stocks to Buy Today: Pharma Strength, Coal India's Yield and Oversold Bounce Candidates After Seven Weeks of Losses

Univest's research desk, led by Ankit Jaiswal (Senior Research Analyst) and Kunal Singla (Associate Director), built these 10 stocks to buy today from live price, RSI, MACD and SuperTrend readings, cross-checked against valuation and disclosed company events. Ankit Jaiswal's technical framework and Kunal Singla's quantitative screens both look for the same things: a trend or a defined oversold level, enough liquidity to exit, and a valuation or yield that limits the downside.

The Sensex closed Friday at 73,895.74, up 315.20 points or 0.43 percent, but both the Sensex and the Nifty 50 still ended a seventh straight weekly decline, the longest such run since 2020. That backdrop favours quality and yield over speculation, which is why pharma, coal, gas and large IT lead the list.

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How These 10 Stocks to Buy Today Were Selected

Each of the 10 stocks to buy today had to pass three filters. First, liquidity and size, so that stop-losses can be executed; all ten have market capitalisations above Rs 26,000 crore. Second, a reason to own it beyond the chart, such as a clean regulatory outcome, a corporate action, a dividend yield or a valuation discount to the industry. Third, a defined risk: a technical stop-loss, a target that gives at least roughly 1.5 times the risk, and a written downside.

Stop-loss is the tighter of the SuperTrend support line and two times the 14-day average true range below the price. Targets are three times that range above the price, capped at the SuperTrend resistance line for stocks still in a downtrend. These are technical levels, not brokerage price targets, and they should be adjusted if the price moves materially from the early-session reference used here.

10 Stocks to Buy Today: CMP, Target, Stop-Loss and Market Cap

The table lists the CMP, technical target, stop-loss and market capitalisation for the 10 stocks to buy today, with reward to risk calculated from those levels.

Company	CMP (Rs)	Technical Target (Rs)	Stop-Loss (Rs)	Reward to Risk	Market Cap
Zydus Lifesciences	1,208	1,288	1,155	1.5	Rs 1,19,900 crore
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories	1,209	1,279	1,162	1.5	Rs 1,00,395 crore
Divi's Laboratories	9,582	10,169	9,190	1.5	Rs 2,55,115 crore
Coal India	425.9	450.2	409.8	1.5	Rs 2,62,101 crore
GAIL (India)	174.1	181.7	169.0	1.5	Rs 1,13,519 crore
Adani Power	201.0	215.9	194.3	2.2	Rs 3,91,479 crore
NHPC	75.26	78.91	73.31	1.9	Rs 76,342 crore
Tata Consultancy Services	2,088	2,265	2,018	2.6	Rs 7,53,991 crore
Angel One	280.8	306.0	275.6	4.9	Rs 26,324 crore
Karur Vysya Bank	325.3	350.7	308.4	1.5	Rs 31,713 crore

Why Each of the 10 Stocks to Buy Today Made the List

1. Zydus Lifesciences: Clean USFDA Audit Meets a Confirmed Uptrend in 10 Stocks to Buy Today

Zydus is among the stocks touching a 52-week high in early trade. The USFDA inspected its pharmacovigilance and post-marketing surveillance systems at the New Jersey office from 22 to 25 September and closed the inspection with nil observations, a clean regulatory outcome for its US business. The stock trades at 26.1 times earnings against an industry multiple of 38.4, with return on equity of 18.6 percent and debt-to-equity of 0.46.

The trend is the strongest on this list: RSI is 65.1, the MACD line of 13.8 sits well above its signal line of 5.8, SuperTrend support is Rs 1,132 and the price is above its 20-day average of Rs 1,150. The desk flags Rs 1,155 as the level that must hold for the uptrend to stay intact. The technical level for this idea is a target of Rs 1,288 with a stop-loss of Rs 1,155.

Risk to watch: Fresh highs invite profit booking, and RSI above 60 means gains can pause even if the trend stays intact.

2. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories: Momentum Leader, Stretched in the Short Term in 10 Stocks to Buy Today

Dr. Reddy's was among the top gainers in early trade, up 0.67 percent. It carries a market capitalisation of Rs 1,00,395 crore, trades at 31.5 times earnings against 38.4 for the industry, and has a low debt-to-equity of 0.20 with a 0.67 percent dividend yield.

The MACD histogram is positive at 7.2 and SuperTrend support is Rs 1,139, but RSI at 71.1 is in overbought territory and the price is about 3 percent above its 20-day average of Rs 1,171. The desk suggests treating dips toward the average as the lower-risk area to track. The technical level for this idea is a target of Rs 1,279 with a stop-loss of Rs 1,162.

Risk to watch: Return on equity is 11.1 percent, and an RSI above 70 raises the odds of a short-term pullback.

3. Divi's Laboratories: Premium Quality With Cooling Momentum in 10 Stocks to Buy Today

Divi's is a debt-free active pharmaceutical ingredients leader with return on equity of 15.3 percent and a market capitalisation of Rs 2,55,115 crore. It trades at 87.2 times earnings against an industry multiple of 38.4 and 15.2 times book value, a premium that reflects its consistency and pricing power.

The trend remains up with SuperTrend support at Rs 9,048 and RSI at 60, but the MACD line has slipped below its signal line and the histogram is negative at minus 21, which signals momentum is cooling. The price is above the 20-day average of Rs 9,379. The technical level for this idea is a target of Rs 10,169 with a stop-loss of Rs 9,190.

Risk to watch: The valuation leaves little margin for error, and a negative MACD histogram suggests consolidation is more likely than a fast run.

4. Coal India: High Yield, Low Multiple, Bullish Trend in 10 Stocks to Buy Today

Coal India trades at 8.4 times earnings against an industry multiple of 10.4, with return on equity of 26.1 percent, debt-to-equity of 0.12 and a dividend yield of 6.23 percent, the highest on this list. Its subsidiary Bharat Coking Coal has signed a memorandum of understanding with SAIL for two West Bengal coal blocks, which adds a demand-side story for coking coal.

RSI is 55.1, the MACD histogram is positive and SuperTrend support is Rs 405, with the price above its 20-day average of Rs 419.8. This is the cleanest combination of income, valuation and trend among the large caps here. The technical level for this idea is a target of Rs 450.2 with a stop-loss of Rs 409.8.

Risk to watch: Earnings depend on volumes, government pricing decisions and dividend policy, and a weak market can still pull the stock down.

5. GAIL (India): Yield Play Turning at Support in 10 Stocks to Buy Today

GAIL was among the early top gainers, up 0.57 percent to Rs 173.68. It trades at 11.5 times earnings against an industry multiple of 14.7, offers a 3.19 percent dividend yield, and has return on equity of 8.5 percent with debt-to-equity of 0.28.

The price sits almost exactly on its 20-day average of Rs 173.5, SuperTrend support is Rs 167.6 and the MACD histogram has turned positive at 0.08, an early sign that downside momentum is fading. RSI at 43.8 is still below 50. The technical level for this idea is a target of Rs 181.7 with a stop-loss of Rs 169.0.

Risk to watch: The MACD line remains below zero, so this is a turn-in-progress rather than a confirmed uptrend.

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6. Adani Power: Restructuring Complete, Trend Still to Confirm in 10 Stocks to Buy Today

Adani Power completed the merger of 10 wholly owned subsidiaries with itself, effective 25 September after approval from the Ahmedabad bench of the NCLT, simplifying the group structure. The company has return on equity of 19.8 percent and debt-to-equity of 0.84, and trades at 26.9 times earnings against an industry multiple of 22.9.

The technical trend has not yet turned: SuperTrend resistance is at Rs 215.95, the price is below its 20-day average of Rs 205.8, RSI is 45.8 and the MACD histogram is slightly negative. A close above the SuperTrend line would be the confirmation the desk flags. The technical level for this idea is a target of Rs 215.9 with a stop-loss of Rs 194.3.

Risk to watch: A merger of wholly owned subsidiaries simplifies structure but does not add earnings, and the stock still trades in a downtrend.

7. NHPC: Consolidating Below Resistance With a Buy-Skewed Analyst View in 10 Stocks to Buy Today

Analyst-rating data shows a 100 percent Buy skew for NHPC. The hydropower generator trades at 17.9 times earnings against an industry multiple of 22.9, offers a 2.12 percent dividend yield and has return on equity of 9.1 percent.

The stock has been drifting in a tight band, with the price just below its 20-day average of Rs 76.1, RSI at 45.2 and the MACD histogram flat to positive at 0.04. SuperTrend resistance sits at Rs 79.0 and support at Rs 73.3, so the range is narrow and a break either way is likely. The technical level for this idea is a target of Rs 78.91 with a stop-loss of Rs 73.31.

Risk to watch: Debt-to-equity is 1.26 and the stock was down 0.9 percent in early trade, so a break below Rs 73.3 would invalidate the setup.

8. Tata Consultancy Services: Deeply Oversold Large-Cap With a 5% Yield in 10 Stocks to Buy Today

TCS is the largest company on this list at Rs 7,53,991 crore. It trades at 15.1 times earnings against an industry multiple of 17.6, has return on equity of 45.9 percent, almost no debt and a 5.28 percent dividend yield. The stock was among the early top gainers, up 0.22 percent.

RSI at 23.5 is the most oversold reading among the large caps here, and the price is about 5.5 percent below its 20-day average of Rs 2,210. The MACD histogram is still negative at minus 13.5 and SuperTrend resistance is Rs 2,267, so the trend is down; the case rests on valuation and yield. The technical level for this idea is a target of Rs 2,265 with a stop-loss of Rs 2,018.

Risk to watch: Oversold readings can persist, and US commentary on how H-1B visas are used is a headline risk for IT services.

9. Angel One: Oversold at Support With Tight Risk in 10 Stocks to Buy Today

Angel One is down 2.5 percent to Rs 280.75 after Macquarie initiated coverage on 24 September with a Neutral rating and a Rs 285 target price, while rating-screen data still shows a Buy skew. It trades at 25.5 times earnings against an industry multiple of 33.5, with return on equity of 15.0 percent and market capitalisation of Rs 26,324 crore.

RSI at 31.3 is oversold and the price is only 1.9 percent above SuperTrend support at Rs 275.6, which makes the risk-defined setup unusually tight. The price is below its 20-day average of Rs 293.6 and the MACD histogram is negative. The technical level for this idea is a target of Rs 306.0 with a stop-loss of Rs 275.6.

Risk to watch: Macquarie flagged heavy dependence on trading volumes and float income, and a close below Rs 275.6 would break the support the setup relies on.

10. Karur Vysya Bank: Value Bank Testing Oversold Levels in 10 Stocks to Buy Today

Analyst-rating data shows a 100 percent Buy skew for the bank. It trades at 11.6 times earnings against an industry multiple of 13.0, with return on equity of 19.5 percent, 2.25 times book value and a 0.79 percent dividend yield, and a market capitalisation of Rs 31,713 crore.

The stock is down 0.66 percent in early trade, RSI is 34.8 and the price is below its 20-day average of Rs 335.3, with SuperTrend resistance at Rs 351.5. The MACD histogram is negative at minus 1.5, so the trend has not turned. The technical level for this idea is a target of Rs 350.7 with a stop-loss of Rs 308.4.

Risk to watch: Banking stocks have been under pressure this month, and a break below Rs 308 would extend the decline.

Reading the List of 10 Stocks to Buy Today: Trend, Yield and Oversold Ideas

Four names combine a bullish SuperTrend with RSI above 55: Zydus Lifesciences, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Divi's Laboratories and Coal India. These suit investors who prefer to buy strength and use the SuperTrend line as a stop. Coal India at 6.23 percent and TCS at 5.28 percent offer dividend yields that cushion a slow market, with GAIL at 3.19 percent and NHPC at 2.12 percent as smaller income contributors. Angel One, Karur Vysya Bank and TCS are oversold contrarian ideas, where the reward comes from a bounce and the risk from a trend that has not yet turned.

Do not treat all 10 stocks to buy today as one trade. Pharma names move together on US regulatory news, GAIL, NHPC, Coal India and Adani Power share energy policy risk, and Angel One and Karur Vysya Bank are sensitive to financial sector sentiment. Spreading capital across these groups, and staggering entries instead of buying all at once, reduces the damage from any single theme reversing.

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Risks Before You Act on These 10 Stocks to Buy Today

Foreign investors have sold Rs 17,131 crore in September, September series derivatives expire on Tuesday, crude oil remains elevated and US bond yields are near 5.2 percent. Any of these can push stocks through technical levels regardless of company fundamentals. Observe every stop-loss without exception, keep individual positions small enough that a stop-out is affordable, and consult a SEBI-registered adviser to fit these ideas to your own goals and risk tolerance.

Conclusion

The 10 stocks to buy today favour clean regulatory news at Zydus, income at Coal India and TCS, and defined-risk bounce setups at Angel One and Karur Vysya Bank. In a market that has fallen for seven weeks, the edge lies in sizing, staggering entries and honouring stop-losses, and the levels above give a starting framework rather than a promise of returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the 10 stocks to buy today, 28 September 2026?

Ans. The 10 stocks to buy today are Zydus Lifesciences, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Divi's Laboratories, Coal India, GAIL India, Adani Power, NHPC, Tata Consultancy Services, Angel One and Karur Vysya Bank.

How are the targets and stop-losses for these 10 stocks to buy today calculated?

Ans. The stop-loss is the tighter of the SuperTrend support line and two times the 14-day average true range below the price, and the target is three times that range above the price, capped at SuperTrend resistance for stocks in a downtrend.

Is TCS a buy after its RSI fell to 23.5?

Ans. An RSI of 23.5 marks a deeply oversold stock and TCS offers a 5.28 percent dividend yield at 15.1 times earnings, but the trend is still down, so the idea needs a strict stop-loss at Rs 2,018.

Which stocks in this list of 10 stocks to buy today pay the highest dividends?

Ans. Coal India has a dividend yield of 6.23 percent and TCS 5.28 percent, followed by GAIL at 3.19 percent and NHPC at 2.12 percent.

Should I buy all 10 stocks to buy today?

Ans. No. The stocks come from different themes and risk profiles, so choose those that match your horizon, stagger entries and size each position so that a stop-out is affordable.

Is it a good time to buy after seven weeks of market losses?

Ans. Long losing streaks can offer lower entry prices, but the trend is still weak and foreign selling continues, so staggering purchases and using stop-losses is more prudent than committing all capital at once, including when using this list of 10 stocks to buy today.

Where can I track live prices for these 10 stocks to buy today?

Ans. You can track live prices, RSI, SuperTrend levels and fundamentals for all 10 stocks on the Univest Screener and the Univest app.