Stocks to Watch Today 19 May 2026: Ankit Jaiswal of Univest Flags Angel One, ICICI Bank, ABB India, and Hindustan Zinc

The stocks to watch today on 19 May 2026 are being identified in a market where Asian cues are positive, FII buying has continued for three straight sessions and Nifty support is backed by strong put writing at 23,400 to 23,500. Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, has flagged Angel One, ICICI Bank and ABB India as the primary stocks to watch today. To this watchlist, we add Hindustan Zinc and Bajaj Finance based on current technical setups and fundamental catalysts.

Market Context for Stocks to Watch Today

• Nifty Support: 23,400 to 23,500 (put writing zone, strong floor)
• Nifty Resistance: 23,810 and 23,880 (10-DMA and 20-DMA)
• FII: 3rd consecutive session of net buying: Rs 2,800 crore cash + Rs 1,000 crore futures on 18 May
• Asian Markets: Nikkei +1.22%, Kospi +1.58% – constructive for risk appetite
• Crude: Elevated but no fresh escalation overnight. Watch live crude for intraday direction.

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Stocks to Watch Today: All 5 Picks With Entry, Target and Stop-Loss

1. Angel One (NSE: ANGELONE) — Capital Markets Recovery Play

CMP: ~Rs 314  |  52W High: Rs 330.23  |  52W Low: Rs 208.63  |  PE: 27.4x  |  Market Cap: Rs 28,637 crore

Angel One is among the stocks to watch today as a direct beneficiary of the STT reduction and FII tax cut news driving short covering in the market. Angel One is India’s third-largest stockbroker by active clients, with a technology-first discount broking model. Any reduction in STT directly expands Angel One’s addressable market by making equity trading more cost-efficient for its retail client base. A formal STT cut announcement would be a re-rating event for Angel One’s earnings multiple.

Angel One delivered strong Q3 FY26 numbers with client base growing to 28.6 lakh. The stock is only 4.8 percent below its 52-week high, showing relative strength versus the broader market decline.

• Entry Zone: Rs 305 to Rs 318 on any morning weakness
• Target: Rs 340 to Rs 355 (catalyst: STT cut confirmation)
• Stop-Loss: Rs 295 on a daily closing basis
• Key Catalyst: STT reduction news + FII tax cut = structural volume increase for discount brokers

2. ICICI Bank (NSE: ICICIBANK) — Private Banking Sector Leader

CMP : Rs 1,244.50  |  52W High: ~Rs 1,500  |  52W Low: ~Rs 1,187  |  NIM: 4.30%  |  Gross NPA: 1.53%  |  Market Cap: Rs 8,98,193 crore

ICICI Bank is one of the stocks to watch today as India’s second-largest private bank by market capitalisation. Among the most recent quarterly data (Q3 FY26), ICICI Bank delivered NIM of 4.30 percent, Gross NPA at 1.53 percent, Net NPA at 0.37 percent and CASA at 39 percent — among the best asset quality metrics in the Indian banking sector. Q4 earnings for FY26 will be released on 20 July 2026, giving the stock a 2-month runway before the next result-related event.

At Rs 1,244.50, ICICI Bank trades at approximately 12.3 percent below its 52-week high, offering a correction-based entry into a quality large-cap bank. Axis Securities has listed ICICI Bank as a top BFSI pick with 26 to 36 percent upside potential. FII buying in the financial sector (which includes banking) for three consecutive sessions is a direct positive for ICICI Bank’s institutional support.

• Entry Zone: Rs 1,235 to Rs 1,255 on morning weakness
• Target: Rs 1,310 to Rs 1,340 (1 to 2 months)
• Stop-Loss: Rs 1,200 on a weekly closing basis
• Key Catalyst: FII buying in financials, sector short covering, 4.30% NIM, best-in-class asset quality

3. ABB India (NSE: ABB) — Capital Goods Infrastructure Leader

CMP : 6,445  |  Sector: Capital Goods, Electrical Equipment  |  ABB Group Subsidiary

ABB India is among the stocks to watch today as a flagship capital goods company and a direct beneficiary of India’s infrastructure and industrial capex cycle. ABB India undertakes engineering and construction projects in energy production, power transmission, pollution control, process automation and transportation. It also manufactures heavy engineering and industrial equipment. The government’s strategic push for domestic energy production and grid infrastructure, accelerated by the Iran war’s crude oil shock, makes ABB India’s power transmission and automation businesses increasingly relevant.

Ankit Jaiswal flags ABB India as a stocks-to-watch candidate given its premium valuation reflecting the quality of its execution franchise and consistent order inflows from India’s capex cycle. The stock’s price is supported by the broader capital goods sector which is one of India’s most structurally positive long-term themes. However, the high PE warrants a dip-buy approach rather than chasing at elevated levels.

• Entry Zone: On intraday dips toward the 50-DMA support level
• Target: 5 to 8% upside from entry within 4 to 8 weeks
• Stop-Loss: Below the 50-DMA on a weekly closing basis
• Key Catalyst: India infrastructure capex, power transmission demand, energy independence push amplified by Iran conflict

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4. Hindustan Zinc (NSE: HINDZINC) — Silver Import Duty Direct Beneficiary

CMP: 636  |  52W High: Rs 733  |  52W Low: Rs 413  |  PE: 12.1x  |  Dividend Yield: ~1.75%

Hindustan Zinc is our top addition to the stocks to watch today for 19 May 2026. The government’s fresh silver import restrictions announced on 18 May directly raise domestic silver prices, creating an immediate revenue and margin uplift for Hindustan Zinc — India’s largest silver producer and the world’s third-largest integrated zinc producer. This is a same-direction catalyst that compounds the 15 percent import duty hike on precious metals from 13 May 2026.

The stock has shown confirmed long buildup in the Univest Daily Derivatives Intelligence data, with OI rising 9.52 percent alongside a 3.33 percent price gain. At 12.1x PE with a 5 percent dividend yield, Hindustan Zinc is also one of the most attractively valued large-cap commodity stocks on the NSE. Among all stocks to watch today, Hindustan Zinc has the clearest news-driven fundamental catalyst.

• Entry Zone: Rs 660 to Rs 680 on dips
• Target: Rs 720 to Rs 750 (1 to 2 months)
• Stop-Loss: Rs 640 on a weekly closing basis
• Key Catalyst: Fresh silver import restrictions + 15% duty = direct domestic price benefit. Confirmed OI long buildup.

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Risk Factors for Stocks to Watch Today on 19 May 2026

• Crude Above $100: Any fresh US-Iran escalation would trigger market-wide selling overriding individual stock setups.
• STT News Not Yet Confirmed: Angel One’s catalyst depends on official STT announcement. Without confirmation, the bounce may fade.
• US 10Y Yield at 4.63%: Higher US yields reduce FII appetite for Indian financials including ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance.
• Rupee Near 96: Sustained rupee weakness increases EM risk perception for FIIs. Monitor for any sharp moves.

Conclusion

The stocks to watch today on 19 May 2026 from Ankit Jaiswal of Univest and Univest Research are Angel One (STT cut catalyst, entry Rs 305-318), ICICI Bank (quality banking dip buy, entry Rs 1,235-1,255), ABB India (infrastructure capex leader, dip buy), Hindustan Zinc (silver import restrictions, entry Rs 660-680) and Bajaj Finance (quality NBFC at correction, entry Rs 8,700-8,900). All five stocks to watch today have specific entry zones and stop-losses. Track live prices on Univest and consult a SEBI-registered advisor before acting.

Disclaimer: Investment in the share market is subject to risk. This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Verify all numbers before investing. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making investment decisions.

FAQs on Stocks to Watch Today 19 May 2026

Which are the top stocks to watch today as per Ankit Jaiswal of Univest?

Ans. Ankit Jaiswal of Univest has flagged Angel One (entry Rs 305-318), ICICI Bank (entry Rs 1,235-1,255) and ABB India (entry near 50-DMA) as the primary stocks to watch today on 19 May 2026. Univest Research adds Hindustan Zinc (entry Rs 660-680) and Bajaj Finance (entry Rs 8,700-8,900) as additional stocks to watch today based on independent fundamental and technical analysis.

Why is Angel One one of the stocks to watch today?

Ans. Angel One is among the stocks to watch today because it is the most direct beneficiary if the STT (Securities Transaction Tax) reduction and FII tax cut news circulating in the market is officially confirmed. A formal STT cut would increase equity trading volumes and directly boost Angel One’s revenue per trade. The stock is already in short covering mode from institutional players who have advance conviction on this news.

What are the key stocks to buy or watch from the financial sector today?

Ans. From the financial sector, the key stocks to watch today are ICICI Bank (quality private banking dip buy at Rs 1,235-1,255) and Bajaj Finance (quality NBFC correction entry at Rs 8,700-8,900). Both benefit from FII buying in financials for three consecutive sessions. Angel One is the high-beta financial sector stock to watch today for the STT cut catalyst.