Stocks to Watch Today: 5 Names in Focus on NSE and BSE, 4 September 2026

Stocks to watch today include a mix of sharp movers and stocks in the news after Wednesday's session, in which the Sensex and Nifty snapped a three-day losing streak to close at 76,724.95 and 23,997.95 respectively. Solar Industries India, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, Raymond, Paytm and Bajaj Auto are all among today's stocks to watch after unusually active trade.

These five names span defence manufacturing, auto, textiles and fintech, making them stocks to watch today as the session opens, whether for continuation of Wednesday's momentum or for signs of a reversal after a sharp single-day move.

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Which Stocks to Watch Today Are in Focus?

Solar Industries India was the standout gainer among stocks to watch today, closing at Rs 21,500, up 4.37 percent, after touching an intraday high of Rs 21,645. The explosives and defence-linked manufacturer trades at a price to earnings ratio of around 90.69 against an industry average near 49.61. Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, the demerged commercial vehicle business of the Tata Motors group, closed at Rs 460.35, up 2.88 percent, with a return on equity of over 43 percent.

Why Is Raymond a Stock to Watch Today?

Raymond surged sharply on 3 September, with trading volumes of over 1.65 crore shares compared with its usual weekly average of under 7 lakh shares, an extraordinary spike in activity. The unusually heavy volume makes Raymond one of today's most closely tracked stocks, even though the specific corporate trigger behind the move was not confirmed in available data.

Given the scale of the volume shock, traders should watch for an official company disclosure or exchange clarification before drawing firm conclusions about the move in Raymond, one of today's more unusual stocks to watch.

Stocks to Watch Today: Key Data

The table below summarises five key stocks to watch today, based on the previous session's price action.

Company	Price	Change	Market Cap
Solar Industries India	Rs 21,500.00	+4.37%	Rs 1,85,957 Cr
Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles	Rs 460.35	+2.88%	Rs 1,64,709 Cr
Raymond	Rs 757.90	approx +13.6%	Rs 4,441 Cr
Paytm (One97 Communications)	Rs 1,637.00	+1.11%	Rs 1,03,723 Cr
Bajaj Auto	Rs 11,920.00	-1.73%	Rs 3,33,931 Cr

Why Did Paytm and Bajaj Auto Move in Opposite Directions?

Among the stocks to watch today, Paytm's parent One97 Communications closed at Rs 1,637, up 1.11 percent, trading at a price to earnings ratio of close to 159.86 against an industry average near 130.42. Bajaj Auto, by contrast, fell 1.73 percent to close at Rs 11,920 after touching an intraday high of Rs 12,191 earlier in the session, though its return on equity of nearly 27.7 percent underlines its position as one of the more profitable names in the auto sector.

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What Should Investors Watch for These Stocks Going Forward?

Investors tracking these stocks to watch today should note that unusual volume, as seen in Raymond, often precedes further movement and deserves a disclosure before drawing conclusions. Not every one of today's stocks to watch today is a gainer,, since sharp declines such as Bajaj Auto's matter too for reversal or continuation signals across auto, fintech, defence and textile themes.

Conclusion

Solar Industries India, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, Raymond, Paytm and Bajaj Auto are today's stocks to watch, spanning sharp gainers, a volume shocker and a notable decliner. With trading volumes well above normal in several of these stocks to watch today, the session could see continued volatility, and investors should track official disclosures before acting on any single-day move, and consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the top stocks to watch today?

Ans. Solar Industries India, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, Raymond, Paytm and Bajaj Auto are among the top stocks to watch today, based on unusual volume and price movement in the previous session.

Why is Raymond a stock to watch today?

Ans. Raymond saw an extraordinary spike in trading volume on 3 September, with shares traded well above its usual weekly average, making it one of the most closely tracked stocks to watch today.

Why did Bajaj Auto fall in the previous session?

Ans. Bajaj Auto declined 1.73 percent in the previous session, and while a specific trigger was not confirmed, the stock remains a stock to watch today given its weight in the auto index.

What is Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles?

Ans. Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles is the demerged commercial vehicle business of the Tata Motors group, which has continued to see elevated trading volumes since its listing.

Why is Solar Industries India in focus today?

Ans. Solar Industries India was the top large-cap gainer in the previous session, up 4.37 percent, making it one of today's most closely tracked stocks to watch.

Should I buy stocks to watch today without research?

Ans. No, stocks to watch today are meant to be starting points for further research rather than direct buy recommendations, and investors should consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.