Stocks to Watch Today 13 August 2026: 7 Analyst Picks

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On 13 August 2026, these are the seven stocks to watch today as markets open: Power Grid Corporation, Godrej Consumer Products, Bharat Electronics (BEL), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, NHPC, UltraTech Cement, and Bajaj Auto. These names come directly from publicly available market data across top gainers, analyst ratings, and stocks in news. Power Grid and Godrej Consumer are already seeing early buying interest this morning. The others carry strong fundamental catalysts or analyst conviction that make them worth following closely through the session.

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Stocks to Watch Today: Quick Reference Table

Company	NSE Symbol	CMP (Rs)	Day Change	52W High	52W Low
Power Grid Corporation	POWERGRID	269.45	+0.47%	295.00	241.40
Godrej Consumer Products	GODREJCP	910.00	+0.55%	995.50	814.50
Bharat Electronics (BEL)	BEL	405.70	+0.14%	445.65	364.65
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals	GLENMARK	2,290.00	Flat	2,519.00	2,061.00
NHPC	NHPC	76.85	Flat	84.53	69.17
UltraTech Cement	ULTRACEMCO	11,891.00	Flat	13,080.00	10,702.00
Bajaj Auto	BAJAJ-AUTO	11,700.00	Flat	12,870.00	10,530.00

1. Power Grid Corporation of India (Rs 269.45, +0.47%)

Power Grid is one of the few large-caps already showing green before the session properly kicks off, up about half a percent from yesterday's close of Rs 268.20. For a utility stock, that early move is meaningful. India's power transmission infrastructure buildout is one of the biggest capex themes in the country right now, and Power Grid sits at the center of it. The 52-week range of Rs 241.40 to Rs 295 puts the current price in roughly the middle of its annual band, meaning there's decent headroom toward the highs if broader market sentiment cooperates.

Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, notes that Power Grid has been gaining fresh institutional attention as HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) corridor discussions gather pace, an upside driver not yet fully priced in. This is one of the more defensively oriented names among today's stocks to watch.

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2. Godrej Consumer Products (Rs 910, +0.55%)

Godrej Consumer Products is the top percentage gainer among our picks this morning, nudging up to Rs 910 from yesterday's close of Rs 905. The FMCG major sells home care, personal care, and hair care products across India and several African markets. After a period of margin recovery, the company is now in a phase where volume growth is expected to lead the earnings story rather than price-led expansion. That's a healthy narrative for a consumer staples company.

Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, highlights that India's rural consumption recovery, combined with a relatively stable input cost environment, creates a supportive backdrop for Godrej Consumer's near-term performance. Investors watching FMCG names should keep Godrej Consumer on their radar through today's session.

3. Bharat Electronics (BEL) (Rs 405.70, +0.14%)

BEL is seeing mild early buying at Rs 405.70, up from its previous close of Rs 405.15. This is India's premier defence electronics PSU, and its order book visibility remains one of the strongest in the sector. BEL has consistent order inflows from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, plus a growing civilian electronics business. The stock is roughly 9 percent below its 52-week high of Rs 445.65, which is where the real watch-point is: any fresh order announcement from the defence ministry could be the catalyst to close that gap.

Ankit Jaiswal points out that among defence stocks, BEL tends to be one of the lower-volatility options, making it appropriate for investors who want defence sector exposure without taking on high intraday swings. The mild early gain today is consistent with quiet accumulation.

4. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Rs 2,290)

Glenmark is flat in pre-market data but has made it onto 's Stocks in News list, which typically signals some corporate development or analyst coverage that the market is processing. At Rs 2,290, Glenmark sits about 9 percent below its 52-week high of Rs 2,519, with solid support around its annual low of Rs 2,061. The company has been working through its branded generics and specialty pharma pipeline, and its dermatology franchise in the US has historically been a key earnings driver.

This is one for investors who track pharma news specifically. Keep an eye on any pipeline announcement or US FDA update that could provide directional clarity to the Glenmark share price through today's trading.

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5. NHPC (Rs 76.85)

NHPC carries a 100 percent analyst Buy consensus from market data's Analyst Rating filter, making it the highest-conviction rated name among today's picks. The state-owned hydropower major is India's largest hydro electricity producer, with projects across Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the Northeast. The government's push toward 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 has elevated NHPC's strategic importance as the base load provider that complements intermittent solar and wind.

At Rs 76.85, the stock is trading within a 52-week range of Rs 69.17 to Rs 84.53. The 100 percent analyst Buy rating suggests the market sees upside toward the upper end of that range and potentially beyond. NHPC's dividend yield is an added comfort for long-term holders. Kunal Singla flags this as one of the steadier names in a volatile session environment.

6. UltraTech Cement (Rs 11,891)

India's largest cement company is from market data's news list and is worth watching as India's infrastructure spending cycle shows no signs of slowing. UltraTech closed at Rs 11,891 yesterday, sitting about 9 percent below its 52-week high of Rs 13,080. Cement demand in India has been robust, driven by affordable housing completions, commercial real estate, and government road and infrastructure contracts.

UltraTech's pricing power in the grey cement segment, combined with its continuous capacity expansion, makes it a long-term compounder. Short-term, watch for any commentary on cement price realisation in the current monsoon quarter, which is seasonally weaker for construction activity.

7. Bajaj Auto (Rs 11,700)

Bajaj Auto closes out our stocks to watch today list with a strong fundamental case. The two-wheeler maker traded at Rs 11,700 going into today, around 9 percent below its 52-week high of Rs 12,870. Bajaj has been outperforming the domestic two-wheeler market through strong premium motorcycle volumes domestically and robust export growth. The company's Chetak EV is also gaining traction as the EV two-wheeler segment grows.

Ankit Jaiswal notes that Bajaj Auto's combination of strong free cash flow, premium segment dominance, and export franchise gives it a relatively defensive quality even within the cyclical auto sector. Any positive commentary on Q2 dispatch numbers or export data could move the stock today.

Why These Seven Stocks?

The selection is built on three distinct signals from publicly available market data. Power Grid, Godrej Consumer, and BEL are already seeing buying interest ahead of the session, signalling that real positioning is underway. NHPC carries a 100 percent analyst Buy rating, the highest conviction rating available. And Glenmark, UltraTech Cement, and Bajaj Auto are actively in the news, indicating live catalysts that could drive intraday moves. Together, these seven span power, FMCG, defence, pharma, hydro energy, cement, and two-wheelers.

Conclusion

The seven stocks to watch today on 13 August 2026 reflect a mix of early momentum, analyst conviction, and news-driven catalysts. All prices mentioned are as of August 12 close or early pre-market data; verify live prices before placing any orders. These picks are for monitoring and research purposes. Please consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions based on this list.

What are the stocks to watch today on 13 August 2026?

Ans. The stocks to watch today on 13 August 2026 are Power Grid Corporation (Rs 269.45), Godrej Consumer Products (Rs 910), Bharat Electronics BEL (Rs 405.70), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Rs 2,290), NHPC (Rs 76.85), UltraTech Cement (Rs 11,891) and Bajaj Auto (Rs 11,700), selected from publicly available market data.

Why is Power Grid in the stocks to watch today list?

Ans. Power Grid is in today's list because it is showing early buying interest, up 0.47 percent to Rs 269.45, and carries a strong long-term narrative in India's power transmission capex cycle with potential HVDC corridor upside not yet fully priced in.

Which stocks to watch today have the strongest analyst backing?

Ans. NHPC carries a 100 percent analyst Buy consensus based on publicly available analyst coverage, making it the highest analyst-conviction pick among the stocks to watch today on 13 August 2026.

How were the stocks to watch today selected?

Ans. The stocks to watch today were picked from three data screens: Top Gainers (Power Grid, Godrej Consumer, BEL), Analyst Rating 100 percent Buy (NHPC), and Stocks in News (Glenmark, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Auto). Univest analysts Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla reviewed the final selection.

What is BEL's 52-week range and why is it in the stocks to watch today list?

Ans. BEL has a 52-week range of Rs 364.65 to Rs 445.65. It is in the stocks to watch today list because it is seeing early buying at Rs 405.70 and has strong order book visibility from Indian defence ministry contracts.

Is Bajaj Auto a good stock to watch today?

Ans. Bajaj Auto is worth tracking today as it is from market data's Stocks in News screen, trading at Rs 11,700 about 9 percent below its 52-week high of Rs 12,870, with strong fundamentals in premium two-wheelers and export markets.

Where can I follow stocks to watch today with live data?

Ans. You can track stocks to watch today with live prices and alerts on the Univest app available on iOS and Android, or use the Univest Screener at univest.in/screeners.