10 Stocks to Buy Today August 24, 2026: Entry Zones, Price Targets and Stop-Losses for Nifty Stocks

Why These 10 Stocks to Buy Today on August 24, 2026?

Today's 10 stocks to buy are selected from live technical data pulled at pre-market on August 24, 2026. The selection spans three categories: extreme oversold quality stocks (RSI below 25 — HDFC Bank, Maruti, HUL), deep oversold recovery candidates (RSI 25-35 — Sun Pharma, Tata Steel-adjacent, Infosys, IRFC, NTPC, ONGC), and momentum stocks with positive setups (RSI 40-60 and above DMA — Kotak Bank, Titan, Reliance, SBI). The universe is deliberately diversified across sectors: banking, FMCG, auto, pharma, power, IT, and conglomerates.

This is not a guaranteed return list. All levels are based on technical analysis of August 21 closing data. Verify live prices on NSE before entering any position and use your defined stop-loss without exception.

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10 Stocks to Buy Today: Quick Reference Table

#	Stock	Symbol	Sector	CMP (Rs)	Entry Zone (Rs)	Target (Rs)	SL (Rs)	Setup Type
1	HDFC Bank	HDFCBANK	Private Banking	726.95	720-728	745-752	712	Extreme Oversold Reversal
2	Maruti Suzuki	MARUTI	Automobiles	13,565	13,480-13,580	13,780-13,850	13,280	Extreme Oversold + Nomura Pricing Catalyst
3	Hindustan Unilever	HINDUNILVR	FMCG	2,015	2,000-2,020	2,070-2,090	1,965	Extreme Oversold — Value at Support
4	Sun Pharma	SUNPHARMA	Pharmaceuticals	1,902.40	1,885-1,905	1,940-1,960	1,855	Deep Oversold — Sector Leader Bounce
5	Kotak Mahindra Bank	KOTAKBANK	Private Banking	402.80	398-403	415-420	390	Above DMA Momentum — Trending Stock
6	NTPC	NTPC	Power (PSU)	340	336-341	352-358	328	Near-Oversold — Structural Power Demand Story
7	IRFC	IRFC	Railway Finance (PSU)	86.40	85-87	92-95	81	Deep Oversold — Zero Credit Risk
8	Titan Company	TITAN	Consumer Discretionary	5,086.10	5,040-5,090	5,180-5,220	4,970	Above DMA + Festive Season Tailwind
9	Reliance Industries	RELIANCE	Conglomerate (Energy/Retail/Telecom)	1,316	1,305-1,318	1,345-1,360	1,288	Just Above DMA — Neutral RSI Consolidation Entry
10	SBI	SBIN	Banking (PSU)	1,048.70	1,040-1,052	1,075-1,085	1,025	Near 20-DMA — PSU Banking Reversion

1. HDFC Bank (HDFCBANK) — Stocks to Buy Today

CMP: Rs 726.95 | Entry: Rs 720-728 | Target: Rs 745-752 | Stop-Loss: Rs 712 | 20-DMA: Rs 734.28 | RSI: 22.8 | Setup: Extreme Oversold Reversal

HDFC Bank's RSI of 22.8 is the most extreme oversold signal among Nifty 50 constituents today. India's largest private sector bank by assets, HDFC Bank has a pristine balance sheet, strong deposit franchise, and improving NIM trajectory. At Rs 726.95 — below its 20-DMA of Rs 734.28 — the stock is pricing in fundamental deterioration that is not yet confirmed by company disclosures. An oversold bounce toward Rs 745-752 (prior support-turned-resistance zone) offers a 2.6% return from the entry zone against a 1.1% stop-loss from current levels. Entry on any intraday dip to Rs 720-728 with a green reversal candle on the 15-minute chart.

2. Maruti Suzuki (MARUTI) — Stocks to Buy Today

CMP: Rs 13,565 | Entry: Rs 13,480-13,580 | Target: Rs 13,780-13,850 | Stop-Loss: Rs 13,280 | 20-DMA: Rs 13,937 | RSI: 23.0 | Setup: Extreme Oversold + Nomura Pricing Catalyst

Maruti Suzuki combines two compelling factors: RSI of 23.0 (extreme oversold) and a Nomura Buy note recommending 150-200 bps further price hikes to protect margins. The stock at Rs 13,565 is Rs 372 below its 20-DMA. India's largest passenger vehicle maker by volume, Maruti benefits from a recovering auto demand cycle and its upcoming product launches. The RSI signal at 23 puts the stock at a statistically rare low — similar extremes in FY24 and FY25 preceded 15-20% rallies over 2-3 months. Entry in the Rs 13,480-13,580 zone targets a recovery to Rs 13,780-13,850 with a stop at Rs 13,280.

3. Hindustan Unilever (HINDUNILVR) — Stocks to Buy Today

CMP: Rs 2,015 | Entry: Rs 2,000-2,020 | Target: Rs 2,070-2,090 | Stop-Loss: Rs 1,965 | 20-DMA: Rs 2,077.87 | RSI: 23.1 | Setup: Extreme Oversold — Value at Support

Hindustan Unilever at RSI 23.1 is as oversold as it has been in several years. The stock is Rs 62 below its 20-DMA of Rs 2,077.87 at Rs 2,015. As India's largest FMCG company, HUL benefits from rural consumption recovery, pricing power from premiumisation, and a defensive earnings profile that makes deep RSI oversold conditions compelling entry points. The Rs 2,000 level is a round-number psychological support that HUL has historically bounced from. Target Rs 2,070-2,090 (20-DMA zone), stop Rs 1,965.

4. Sun Pharma (SUNPHARMA) — Stocks to Buy Today

CMP: Rs 1,902.40 | Entry: Rs 1,885-1,905 | Target: Rs 1,940-1,960 | Stop-Loss: Rs 1,855 | 20-DMA: Rs 1,942.57 | RSI: 29.1 | Setup: Deep Oversold — Sector Leader Bounce

Sun Pharma, India's largest pharma company by market cap, is at RSI 29.1 — in deeply oversold territory for the second consecutive week. The stock is Rs 40 below its 20-DMA of Rs 1,942.57. Quant Mutual Fund's recent purchase of Pfizer for Rs 131.25 crore signals domestic institutional confidence in the pharma sector. The entry zone of Rs 1,885-1,905 offers a recovery target of Rs 1,940-1,960 (near 20-DMA) with the stop at Rs 1,855, below the critical Rs 1,875 support flagged by analysts. A confirmed Nifty Pharma index bounce is the preferred trigger for this trade.

5. Kotak Mahindra Bank (KOTAKBANK) — Stocks to Buy Today

CMP: Rs 402.80 | Entry: Rs 398-403 | Target: Rs 415-420 | Stop-Loss: Rs 390 | 20-DMA: Rs 392.57 | RSI: 56.3 | Setup: Above DMA Momentum — Trending Stock

Kotak Mahindra Bank is the momentum entry in today's list: RSI 56.3, above its 20-DMA by Rs 10, and supported by positive institutional buying in private banking. The LIC-HDFC Bank stake approval sends a constructive signal for the private banking sector broadly. Kotak Bank's strong CASA ratio, improving NIMs, and conservative loan book make it a quality addition at current levels. Entry Rs 398-403, targeting Rs 415-420 (prior swing high zone), stop Rs 390.

6. NTPC (NTPC) — Stocks to Buy Today

CMP: Rs 340 | Entry: Rs 336-341 | Target: Rs 352-358 | Stop-Loss: Rs 328 | 20-DMA: Rs 342.64 | RSI: 37.1 | Setup: Near-Oversold — Structural Power Demand Story

NTPC at RSI 37.1 is approaching the oversold zone, Rs 2.64 below its 20-DMA. India's largest power utility is a structural buy — power demand continues to grow at 7-8% annually, driven by industrial expansion, EV adoption, and data centre power requirements. NTPC's capacity addition pipeline through NTPC Green Energy (solar and wind) adds a long-term growth kicker beyond the core thermal business. Entry Rs 336-341, target Rs 352-358, stop Rs 328. This is a medium-term accumulation candidate for patient investors.

7. IRFC (IRFC) — Stocks to Buy Today

CMP: Rs 86.40 | Entry: Rs 85-87 | Target: Rs 92-95 | Stop-Loss: Rs 81 | 20-DMA: Rs 88.05 | RSI: 26.2 | Setup: Deep Oversold — Zero Credit Risk

Indian Railway Finance Corporation has an RSI of 26.2 — deep oversold — and the most unique risk profile of any listed NBFC: it lends exclusively to Indian Railways, a sovereign borrower with zero default risk. At Rs 86.40 against a 20-DMA of Rs 88.05, IRFC is in a technical pullback from its highs. The fundamental case is unchanged: India's railway capex program is multi-year and IRFC benefits from every rupee of borrowing Indian Railways requires. Entry Rs 85-87, target Rs 92-95, stop Rs 81.

8. Titan Company (TITAN) — Stocks to Buy Today

CMP: Rs 5,086.10 | Entry: Rs 5,040-5,090 | Target: Rs 5,180-5,220 | Stop-Loss: Rs 4,970 | 20-DMA: Rs 4,986.39 | RSI: 57.7 | Setup: Above DMA + Festive Season Tailwind

Titan Company is the only large-cap today trading above its 20-DMA with positive RSI momentum (57.7). Approaching Dhanteras and Diwali, Titan's jewellery (Tanishq) and watches segments enter their strongest seasonal quarter. Management commentary on Q1 FY27 highlighted sustained demand for gold jewellery and premium watch gifting — both of which peak in Q3. Entry Rs 5,040-5,090, target Rs 5,180-5,220, stop Rs 4,970. This is a medium-term buy for the pre-festive season run-up.

9. Reliance Industries (RELIANCE) — Stocks to Buy Today

CMP: Rs 1,316 | Entry: Rs 1,305-1,318 | Target: Rs 1,345-1,360 | Stop-Loss: Rs 1,288 | 20-DMA: Rs 1,307.97 | RSI: 49.0 | Setup: Just Above DMA — Neutral RSI Consolidation Entry

Reliance Industries at RSI 49 and just Rs 8 above its 20-DMA of Rs 1,307.97 is in a neutral consolidation that often precedes a directional move. The stock has been range-bound between Rs 1,300-1,320 and any breakout from this range will be amplified by institutional participation. Fundamentally, Jio's 5G subscriber expansion, Reliance Retail's store rollout, and the new energy business ramp-up provide multiple growth engines. Entry Rs 1,305-1,318, target Rs 1,345-1,360, stop Rs 1,288. This is a medium-term position entry in a quality business at a fair valuation.

10. SBI (SBIN) — Stocks to Buy Today

CMP: Rs 1,048.70 | Entry: Rs 1,040-1,052 | Target: Rs 1,075-1,085 | Stop-Loss: Rs 1,025 | 20-DMA: Rs 1,052.72 | RSI: 51.3 | Setup: Near 20-DMA — PSU Banking Reversion

State Bank of India at RSI 51.3 and just Rs 4 below its 20-DMA is in a classic support-test setup. SBI is India's largest PSU bank by balance sheet and benefits from India's infrastructure lending cycle, strong CASA deposit franchise, and improving asset quality. The upcoming festive season lending push and government capex disbursements in Q3 FY27 are near-term positive catalysts for SBI's loan growth. Entry Rs 1,040-1,052, target Rs 1,075-1,085, stop Rs 1,025. This is a medium-term accumulation trade.

How to Use This Stocks to Buy Today List

Three simple rules for using this list effectively: First, match the setup type to your investment horizon — extreme oversold stocks (HDFC Bank, Maruti, HUL) are short-to-medium term bounce trades, while momentum and DMA setups (Kotak Bank, Titan, Reliance) are more suitable for medium-term positional holdings. Second, never skip the stop-loss — enter it as an order simultaneously with your buy order, not as a mental note. Third, do not buy all 10 — select 3-4 that align with your risk appetite, sector preference, and available capital. Concentration across too many positions dilutes your ability to monitor each one.

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Risk Factors to Watch Today

The single biggest risk factor for today's stocks to buy is the US bond yield trajectory. If US Treasury yields resume rising sharply — following the pattern of the past week — it will weigh on the dollar, tighten global financial conditions, and reduce FII appetite for Indian equities. Watch the US 10-year Treasury yield at open. Brent crude at $93.82 is an inflation risk for India's RBI policy path. Japan's BOJ rate hike probability from the 1.8% CPI print could trigger yen carry trade unwinding — a macro risk to monitor for all emerging market positions.

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Conclusion

The 10 stocks to buy today on August 24, 2026 cover extreme oversold bounce plays (HDFC Bank RSI 22.8, Maruti RSI 23.0, HUL RSI 23.1), deep oversold recovery candidates (Sun Pharma, NTPC, IRFC), and quality momentum positions (Kotak Bank, Titan, Reliance, SBI). Use the entry zones, targets, and stop-losses as reference frameworks. Verify all data on NSE and BSE before acting. Consult a SEBI-registered investment adviser for personalised guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the best stocks to buy today on August 24, 2026?

Ans. The 10 stocks to buy today are HDFC Bank (RSI 22.8, extreme oversold), Maruti Suzuki (RSI 23.0), Hindustan Unilever (RSI 23.1), Sun Pharma (RSI 29.1), Kotak Mahindra Bank (RSI 56.3, momentum), NTPC (RSI 37.1), IRFC (RSI 26.2), Titan Company (RSI 57.7), Reliance Industries (RSI 49.0), and SBI (RSI 51.3). Entry zones, targets, and stop-losses are provided for each.

Why is HDFC Bank the top stock to buy today?

Ans. HDFC Bank has an RSI of 22.8 — the most extreme oversold reading among Nifty 50 stocks today. India's largest private sector bank by assets, HDFC Bank is at Rs 726.95, below its 20-DMA of Rs 734.28. Extreme RSI oversold signals in fundamentally strong large-caps have historically preceded meaningful recoveries. Entry zone is Rs 720-728 with a target of Rs 745-752 and stop at Rs 712.

What is the entry price for Maruti Suzuki stocks to buy today?

Ans. The entry zone for Maruti Suzuki in today's list is Rs 13,480-13,580. Maruti has an RSI of 23.0 — extreme oversold — and is Rs 372 below its 20-DMA of Rs 13,937. The target is Rs 13,780-13,850 and the stop-loss is Rs 13,280. Nomura's Buy note projecting further price hikes provides a fundamental catalyst alongside the technical signal.

Why is Titan Company in the stocks to buy today list?

Ans. Titan Company is included because it is one of the few large-caps today trading above its 20-DMA (by 2%) with positive RSI momentum at 57.7. The approaching festive season (Dhanteras, Diwali) is a structural catalyst for Titan's jewellery and watch segments. Entry Rs 5,040-5,090, target Rs 5,180-5,220, stop Rs 4,970.

What is the stop-loss for IRFC in today's list?

Ans. The stop-loss for IRFC in today's stocks to buy list is Rs 81. Entry zone is Rs 85-87, target is Rs 92-95. IRFC's RSI of 26.2 is in deep oversold territory. Its unique zero-credit-risk profile (lending exclusively to Indian Railways) makes it a structurally strong recovery candidate at oversold levels.

Should I buy all 10 stocks from the list today?

Ans. No. Select 3-4 stocks that match your risk appetite, sector preference, and capital. Diversifying across too many positions simultaneously reduces your ability to monitor each trade. Always use stop-losses, verify live prices on NSE, and never invest more than you can afford to lose in any single position.

How is today's stocks to buy list different from the intraday list?

Ans. The 10 stocks to buy today list is for short-to-medium term positional trading — hold duration of days to weeks. The intraday stocks list is for same-day square-off only. The setups, entry zones, and stop-losses are calibrated differently: the positional list uses wider stops and larger targets, while intraday setups use tighter triggers and same-day exit discipline.

What is the biggest risk to today's stocks to buy list?

Ans. The primary risk is a sharp US Treasury yield spike, which would trigger global risk-off selling and FII outflows from Indian equities. Brent crude above $95 per barrel would add an inflationary headwind. A potential BOJ rate hike (triggered by Japan's 1.8% CPI) could cause yen carry trade unwinding — an EM-wide risk factor. Monitor these macro variables alongside individual stock setups.