Stocks to Watch Today 21 May 2026: Ankit Jaiswal of Univest Flags TVS Motor, Hindalco, BPCL, Sun Pharma and Ola Electric

Updated: 21 May 2026 • 9:06 am

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Stocks to Watch Today 21 May 2026: Ankit Jaiswal of Univest Flags TVS Motor, Hindalco, BPCL, Sun Pharma and Ola Electric

The stocks to watch today on 21 May 2026 are identified in a market building on the Nifty IT sector’s 8 percent three-session rally and a constructive GIFT Nifty at 23,841 signalling a gap-up open. Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, has flagged five stocks to watch today across auto, metals, energy, pharma and EV sectors: TVS Motor, Hindalco, BPCL, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Ola Electric. All CMPs have been verified from live sources as of 20 May 2026 close.

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Market Context for Stocks to Watch Today

Nifty: 20 May close 23,659. GIFT Nifty at 23,841 (+0.83%). Resistance 23,938 to 24,116. Support 23,362.
Key Events Today (21 May): Hindalco board meets TODAY for Q4 FY26 India results. Weekly Nifty options expiry (Thursday) adds afternoon volatility.
Key Events Tomorrow (22 May): Sun Pharma board meets 22 May for Q4 FY26 results and final dividend recommendation.
Crude oil: Brent at $109 (eased from $111 on Russia sanctions waiver) — positive for OMC stocks like BPCL.
FII: Fourth consecutive session of buying on 20 May. IT and pharma leading inflows.

1. TVS Motor Company (NSE: TVSMOTOR) — India’s EV Leader With Record FY26 Performance

TVS Motor is the standout auto stock to watch today on the back of record FY26 results confirmed on 13 May 2026. TVS Motor reported Q4 FY26 consolidated PAT of Rs 771.52 crore (+19% YoY) and Q4 revenue of Rs 15,052.73 crore (+30.42% YoY). Full-year FY26 revenue reached Rs 56,069.52 crore (+27.17% YoY) and FY26 PAT grew 35.01 percent to Rs 3,018.33 crore — a record for the company.

The EV growth story is the core thesis. TVS Motor is India’s number one electric two-wheeler brand with a 29 percent market share in February 2026 — Ola Electric fell to seventh place in the same period. EV volumes grew 36 percent in April 2026 to 37,771 units. Scooters (+24%), three-wheelers (+37%) and exports (+3%) all delivered growth. Kotak Securities maintains Buy on TVS Motor with target Rs 3,925 (19.5% upside from 20 May close of Rs 3,283). Business Standard confirmed analysts are universally bullish after Q4 results, expecting outperformance through FY28 backed by EVs, premium motorcycles, scooters and exports. At 20 May close of Rs 3,283 — 17.3 percent below the 52-week high of Rs 3,970 — the stock offers a meaningful re-entry discount to its peak.

Entry Zone: Rs 3,250 to Rs 3,290 on any morning dip.
Target: Rs 3,400 to Rs 3,440 (2 to 4 weeks).
Stop-Loss: Rs 3,180 weekly close.
Catalyst: FY26 PAT +35%, EV No.1 India, Kotak target Rs 3,925, analysts bullish for FY27-FY28.

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2. Hindalco Industries (NSE: HINDALCO) — Board Meets TODAY for Q4 FY26 India Results

20 May Close: Rs 1,085 (screenshot-verified) | 20 May High: Rs 1,090 | 20 May Open: Rs 1,038.40 (+3.55%) | 52W High: Rs 1,090 (intraday 20 May) | Market Cap: Rs 2,33,000 crore approx

Hindalco is the highest-catalyst stock to watch today because its board of directors meets TODAY (21 May 2026) to consider Q4 FY26 India standalone and consolidated results. Ankit Jaiswal notes the stock gapped down to Rs 1,038.40 on 20 May morning but reversed sharply to close at Rs 1,085 (+3.55%), hitting a new intraday high of Rs 1,090 — the strongest close in the stock’s recent run, driven by institutional accumulation ahead of today’s board meeting.

Key data points for today’s Q4 India result watch: analysts project PAT of Rs 3,800 to Rs 4,300 crore for Hindalco’s India business (the standalone entity excludes Novelis). For context, Novelis posted a net loss of $84 million in Q4 FY26 versus profit of $294 million a year earlier due to fire-related disruptions at the Oswego, US facility — but the Oswego hot mill restart is confirmed ahead of schedule, meaning the Novelis headwind should clear in Q1-Q2 FY27. HSBC maintains Buy on Hindalco with target Rs 1,310 (+20.7% upside from Rs 1,085). JPMorgan has Overweight, target Rs 1,175.

Entry Zone: Rs 1,068 to Rs 1,085 on any opening dip.
Target: Rs 1,120 to Rs 1,145 (Q4 results beat scenario, 2 to 4 weeks).
Stop-Loss: Rs 1,038 weekly close (20 May gap-down open level).
Catalyst: Board meeting TODAY for Q4 India results. Oswego restart ahead of schedule. HSBC target Rs 1,310.

3. BPCL (NSE: BPCL) — Deep Value OMC at Rs 284, PE Only 5.29x, Q4 Results on 27 May

BPCL is the deep value stock to watch today from Ankit Jaiswal’s watchlist. At Rs 284.45 on Univest live data, BPCL is trading at 5.29x PE — among the lowest valuations in its history for a company that delivered FY26 PAT of Rs 12,013.81 crore on revenue of Rs 4,42,956.58 crore. The stock is only 6.7 percent above its 52-week low of Rs 266.60.

The setup for BPCL as a stock to watch today has three reinforcing components: crude eased to $109 on the Russia oil sanctions waiver (reducing under-recovery pressure from the recent $111 peak), the Rs 3 per litre petrol and diesel hike on 15 May began a recovery cycle (Systematix expects multiple additional rounds), and Q4 FY26 results are scheduled for 27 May — six days away. A pre-results positional entry at current levels creates the opportunity to participate in both the crude-easing and earnings-recovery narrative. Univest’s own expert verdict: long-term Buy.

Entry Zone: Rs 280 to Rs 288 on any intraday dip.
Target: Rs 310 to Rs 325 (3 to 6 weeks).
Stop-Loss: Rs 262 weekly close.
Catalyst: Crude at $109, fuel hike cycle ongoing, Q4 results 27 May, PE only 5.29x, Univest Long-term Buy.

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4. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (NSE: SUNPHARMA) — Board Meeting Tomorrow for Q4 Results, Organon Deal Catalyst

Sun Pharma is the pre-results defensive stock to watch today with its board meeting scheduled for TOMORROW (22 May 2026) to approve Q4 FY26 audited results and consider a final dividend for FY26. Ankit Jaiswal flags Sun Pharma as the safest of the five stocks to watch today: fully insulated from crude oil shock, benefiting from a weaker rupee (approximately 53 percent revenue from overseas), and carrying the structural tailwind of the $11.75 billion Organon acquisition deal which doubles Sun Pharma’s revenue to $12.4 billion and strengthens its women’s health and biosimilars portfolio.

The pharma sector has seen broad-based 52-week highs in recent sessions: IPCA Labs, Biocon, Laurus Labs, Gland Pharma, Aurobindo and Sun Pharma itself all hit new highs. At 41.23x PE versus sector PE of 46.24x, Sun Pharma is trading at a discount to its own sector — unusual for the market leader. Sun Pharma’s 52-week high is Rs 1,916.60, and the current level of approximately Rs 1,882 is less than 2 percent below that high. A strong Q4 FY26 result tomorrow (22 May earnings call at 6:30 PM IST) could drive a fresh breakout above the Rs 1,916 52-week high.

Entry Zone: Rs 1,860 to Rs 1,885 ahead of tomorrow’s Q4 results.
Target: Rs 1,950 to Rs 1,980 (2 to 4 weeks post-results).
Stop-Loss: Rs 1,820 weekly close.
Catalyst: Board meeting TOMORROW 22 May for Q4 results and final dividend. Organon $11.75B deal boosts global footprint. PE discount to sector at 41.23x vs 46.24x.

5. Ola Electric (NSE: OLAELEC) — 52W Low Zone After Q4 Results, Contrarian EV Watchlist Pick

Ola Electric is the contrarian stock to watch today from Ankit Jaiswal’s five picks. At Rs 36.96 on 20 May close (Bajaj Finserv confirmed), the stock is below its 200-DMA of Rs 40.59 — a technically weak position. However, Ola Electric has posted Q4 FY26 results (FY26 revenue Rs 4,932 crore, net loss narrowing to Rs 2,276 crore from a larger loss in FY25), PM Modi’s energy conservation speech on 15 May created EV sector tailwind, and the Rs 2,000 crore recent investment to enhance local manufacturing adds to the long-term story.

The risk-reward case for watching Ola Electric today: at Rs 36.96, the stock is 48 percent below its 52-week high of Rs 71.25 and 66 percent above its 52-week low of Rs 22.25. The RSI of 71.82 (Univest data) is in overbought territory — note that this represents recent momentum from very oversold levels. The 14-day RSI at 71.82 on Univest suggests some near-term caution is warranted. Watch Ola Electric on today’s watchlist as a pulse check on EV sentiment, not as a high-conviction positional buy. Any sustained hold above the 200-DMA of Rs 40.59 for three consecutive sessions would be the technical confirmation required for a stronger bull case.

Entry Zone: Rs 35.50 to Rs 37.50 (only for investors with high risk appetite and EV conviction).
Target: Rs 43 to Rs 46 (above 200-DMA, 2 to 4 weeks).
Stop-Loss: Rs 32 weekly close.
Catalyst: Q4 FY26 loss narrowing. PM Modi EV conservation push. Rs 2,000 crore investment in local manufacturing. RSI recovery from oversold levels.

Risk Factors for Stocks to Watch Today

Results Volatility: Hindalco reports TODAY. Sun Pharma reports TOMORROW. Both can trigger sharp moves in either direction. Apply stop-losses before holding through results.
Weekly Expiry (Thursday): Nifty weekly options expiry today adds volatility between 2 PM and 3:30 PM. Reduce or tighten positions after 2 PM.
Crude Above $109: Any fresh Iran escalation pushing crude above $115 reverses BPCL recovery thesis and adds broad market pressure.
Ola Electric RSI at 71.82: Overbought RSI means near-term pullback risk is elevated. Position size accordingly.

Conclusion

The stocks to watch today on 21 May 2026 from Ankit Jaiswal of Univest are TVS Motor (Rs 3,283, EV market leader, Kotak target Rs 3,925), Hindalco (Rs 1,085, board meeting TODAY for Q4 results, HSBC target Rs 1,310), BPCL (Rs 284.45, deep value 5.29x PE, Q4 results 27 May), Sun Pharma (Rs 1,882, board meeting TOMORROW 22 May, Organon deal catalyst) and Ola Electric (Rs 36.96, contrarian EV watchlist). All CMPs verified from Bajaj Finserv, Univest and Google Finance. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before acting on any of these stocks to watch today.

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 21 May 2026

Which are the top stocks to watch today on 21 May 2026?

Ans. The stocks to watch today per Ankit Jaiswal of Univest are TVS Motor (Rs 3,283, entry Rs 3,250-3,290), Hindalco (Rs 1,085, board meeting today, entry Rs 1,068-1,085), BPCL (Rs 284.45, entry Rs 280-288), Sun Pharma (Rs 1,882, board meeting 22 May, entry Rs 1,860-1,885) and Ola Electric (Rs 36.96, contrarian EV pick, entry Rs 35.50-37.50). All 20 May closing prices verified from live sources.

Why is TVS Motor a stock to watch today at Rs 3,283?

Ans. TVS Motor is a stock to watch today because of record FY26 results (revenue +27%, PAT +35%), India’s No. 1 EV two-wheeler brand status (29% market share), April 2026 EV volumes +36% and Kotak Buy recommendation with Rs 3,925 target. At Rs 3,283 — 17% below its 52W high of Rs 3,970 — it offers a re-entry discount with strong fundamental support.

Why is Hindalco the highest-priority stock to watch today?

Ans. Hindalco is the highest-priority stock to watch today because its board meets TODAY (21 May 2026) to announce Q4 FY26 India results. Analysts project PAT of Rs 3,800 to Rs 4,300 crore for the India business. HSBC has a Buy with target Rs 1,310. The stock gapped down on 20 May morning but reversed +3.55% to close at Rs 1,085, a clear institutional accumulation signal ahead of today’s board meeting.

Why is Sun Pharma among stocks to watch today if its board meets tomorrow?

Ans. Sun Pharma is among the stocks to watch today because pre-results positioning typically happens one session before the board meeting. Its board meets TOMORROW (22 May) for Q4 FY26 results and a possible final dividend. At Rs 1,882 — just 1.8% below the 52-week high of Rs 1,916 — and with the $11.75 billion Organon acquisition boosting its global revenue to $12.4 billion, Sun Pharma is the most defensive high-quality stock among today’s five picks.