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Stocks to Watch Today - Aarti Industries, IDFC First Bank and Nuvama (13 August 2026)
Looking for stocks to watch today? Today's stock market today update spotlights three technically strong names, Aarti Industries, IDFC First Bank, and Nuvama, with Aarti Industries and Nuvama flagged as investor-focus stocks and IDFC First Bank more of a trading bet. On the index front, Nifty today took support at its 20-DMA and closed above 24,427, while Bank Nifty today saw a smart bounce off its 50-DMA to close above all key moving averages. Juniper Hotels, Lenskart, Jio Financial, and Bajel Projects are today's key stocks in news today, while Amber Enterprises, Jubilant FoodWorks, Max Healthcare, and Muthoot Finance (MFSL) headline the Q1 results today calendar.
This is today's edition of Trader's Breakfast, Swastika Investmart's daily stock market update today briefing, bringing you the share market news live and technical analysis today you need before the opening bell.
Key Takeaways
- Today's stocks to watch today, Aarti Industries, IDFC First Bank, and Nuvama, all show fresh technical breakout structures.
- Aarti Industries finally gave a proper breakout yesterday after institutional interest returned to the stock.
- IDFC First Bank formed a classical bullish Marubozu candle exactly at its 20-DMA.
- Nuvama is in focus today after a UBS report set a target of ₹2,095.
- Nifty today closed above 24,427 support, while Bank Nifty today bounced off its 50-DMA to close above all key moving averages.
Watch Today's Complete Market Outlook
Catch the full technical breakdown and stock-specific view in today's Trader's Breakfast with Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart.
Stocks to Watch Today
Aarti Industries
From the chemical space, the breakout of Aarti Industries was flagged a few days back but didn't move much at the time. Yesterday, the stock finally gave a proper breakout. It has historically been an institutional favourite that made investors a lot of money, before correcting over the last three-four years as the broader chemical story went to the back foot. Institutional interest now appears to be returning, alongside this fresh breakout.
Technical View, as discussed in today's Trader's Breakfast.
- Looks good even from a trading perspective.
- Short-term upside target of ₹555.
- For a longer-term view, risk-reward is quite favourable, and this kind of stock can sometimes deliver a big re-rating.
- Well-defined stop loss for investors at ₹450.
- Structure suggests the stock could revisit the ₹750 level.
- Flagged as an investor-focus stock.
IDFC First Bank
Banks are expected to do well, and IDFC First Bank's recent results were quite strong. The stock gapped up on the results before correcting. Yesterday, exactly at its 20-day moving average, it formed a classical bullish Marubozu candlestick, where the open equals the low and the close equals the high, a pattern that builds strong confidence.
Technical View
- Stop loss around ₹83, yesterday's low.
- Structure suggests the stock should cross the ₹90 level again.
- Flagged more from a trading-bet perspective.
Nuvama
Technically, Nuvama has formed a morning-star candlestick formation near the important support level of ₹1,600, a level it had earlier broken, then got stuck between ₹1,600 and ₹1,650 for many days, before rallying to ₹2,050 and fully correcting back down to ₹1,600. From there, it has formed a bullish candle. A UBS report out today has set a target of ₹2,095, keeping the stock in focus.
Technical View
- Could see some movement today, but the setup looks good on a positional basis.
- Well-defined stop loss at ₹1,580.
- If recovery continues from here, the stock could revisit the ₹2,000 level.
- Flagged as an investor-focus stock.
- Note. Per today's commentary, Aarti Industries and Nuvama are the two names flagged specifically for investors, while IDFC First Bank is positioned more as a trading bet.
Stocks in News Today
Here are today's key stocks in news today, covering major corporate developments and results.
- Juniper Hotels: Signed a licence deed with the Delhi Development Authority to develop a 5-star luxury hotel in New Delhi.
- Lenskart Solutions: The eyewear retailer reported a net profit of ₹222 crore for Q1 FY27, up sharply from ₹60 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
- Jio Financial: Entered a JV agreement with Bank of America. BofA will acquire up to 49.9% stake in arm Jio Credit for ₹18,268 crore.
- Bajel Projects: Bagged an EPC order worth over ₹600 crore under the WR-ER Inter-Regional Network Expansion Scheme.
Market Setup Today (13 August 2026)
Here's today's market outlook today at a glance, covering global cues, FII DII data today, and the India VIX today reading.
Global Markets
- US markets ended mixed (Dow Jones -21 points).
- Dow Futures trading flat, down around 46 points.
- Asian markets trading on a mixed note.
- GIFT Nifty at -48 points.
FII/DII Data (Cash Market)
- FII posted a net outflow of ₹1,002 crore.
- DII posted a net inflow of ₹5,842 crore.
- Net cash market inflow stood at ₹4,840 crore.
F&O Data Snapshot
- Nifty PCR at 0.92, versus 1.00 previously.
- India VIX at 11.69, down 1.39%.
- Highest OI for 18-Aug-26 at 25,000 CE and 24,000 PE.
- Max Pain for 18-Aug-26 at 24,400.
Technical Outlook for Nifty and Bank Nifty Today
Today's technical analysis today covers the two key benchmarks.
Nifty (Spot)
- Took support at the 20-DMA and closed above the 24,427 support level.
- 24,530-24,602 is the immediate resistance zone, while the 200-DMA around 24,745 remains the key hurdle.
- 24,367 and 24,300 are immediate support levels, with 24,180 as the next key support.
Bank Nifty (Spot)
- Witnessed a smart bounce from the 50-DMA and closed above all key moving averages.
- 58,000, 58,300, and 58,600 are the immediate resistance levels.
- 57,600, 57,300, and 57,000 are the key support levels.
Q1 Results Today for 13 August 2026
F&O stocks include Amber Enterprises, Jubilant FoodWorks, Max Healthcare, Muthoot Finance (MFSL), Solar Industries, and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which stocks are worth watching today?
Based on today's Trader's Breakfast, Aarti Industries, IDFC First Bank, and Nuvama are the key stocks to watch, with Aarti Industries and Nuvama flagged for investors and IDFC First Bank as a trading bet.
Why is Aarti Industries in focus today?
The stock finally delivered a proper breakout yesterday after institutional interest returned, following a multi-year correction as the chemical sector story weakened. It offers a short-term target of ₹555 and a longer-term structure toward ₹750, with a stop loss around ₹450 for investors.
Why is IDFC First Bank being watched today?
Following strong results, the stock formed a classical bullish Marubozu candle exactly at its 20-day moving average, suggesting confidence in a move back toward ₹90, with a stop loss near ₹83, yesterday's low.
Why is Nuvama on the radar today?
Nuvama formed a morning-star candlestick pattern near its ₹1,600 support zone, and a fresh UBS report today set a target of ₹2,095. The setup favours a recovery toward ₹2,000, with a stop loss at ₹1,580.
What are Nifty's key support and resistance levels today?
Nifty closed above 24,427 after taking support at its 20-DMA, with 24,530-24,602 as immediate resistance and the 200-DMA near 24,745 as the key hurdle. Support levels are 24,367, 24,300, and 24,180.
What are Bank Nifty's key levels today?
Bank Nifty bounced off its 50-DMA to close above all key moving averages, with resistance at 58,000, 58,300, and 58,600, and support at 57,600, 57,300, and 57,000.
What is today's FII/DII data?
FIIs were net sellers at -₹1,002 crore, while DIIs bought a strong net +₹5,842 crore, taking net cash market flows to +₹4,840 crore.
Over to You
Today's stock-specific focus is on Aarti Industries, IDFC First Bank, and Nuvama, with two of them, Aarti Industries and Nuvama, flagged specifically for investors, and IDFC First Bank positioned more as a trading opportunity. On the index side, both Nifty and Bank Nifty showed resilience, taking support at key moving averages and closing on a firm note.
As always, track price action around key support and resistance levels, follow the broader market outlook, and apply disciplined risk management before taking any trading or investment decision. For more stocks to watch today, stock market news today, and share market news live, keep following Swastika Investmart's Trader's Breakfast.
