Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for August 19 - check list
Stock market recommendations: Bata India, IFCI, and KFin Technologies - these are the top stocks to buy for August 19 2026, identified by Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares:
Today's stock market recommendations include Bata India, IFCI, and KFin Technologies as top stocks to buy on August 19, 2026, according to Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at Anand Rathi.
Bata India shows potential for a trend reversal after forming a higher-low structure near Rs 650-700. The stock has moved above the Keltner Channel mid-band, and RSI at 51.17 suggests improving momentum. The DMI is also supportive, with +DI at 27.54 above -DI at 19.53. Sustaining above Rs 750-760 could trigger further recovery towards Rs 850.
IFCI is trading between Rs 79-77, with a stop loss at Rs 72.5 and a target of Rs 90. The stock is showing a constructive technical setup after a period of consolidation, trading above the Keltner Channel mid-band and RSI at 60.10 reflecting positive momentum. Traders may consider entering long positions in the 79-77 zone, targeting Rs 90.
KFin Technologies is a strong buy at Rs 975-955, with a stop loss at Rs 910 and a target of Rs 1055. The stock has broken out of a short-term falling trendline and reclaimed the Keltner Channel mid-band, supported by improving momentum. RSI at 63.48 remains bullish without entering the overbought zone, and DMI is strongly supportive with +DI at 29.03 well above -DI at 13.96. Traders may consider entering long positions in the 975-955 zone, targeting Rs 1055.
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