Top Stock Recommendations for August 24–28, 2026

Top Stocks to Watch This Week

The Indian stock market enters the August 24–28 week with a cautious outlook. Analysts favour selective stock picking as Nifty trades near the 24,200 zone. Viyash Scientific, AU Small Finance Bank, Crompton Greaves and ICICI Prudential AMC feature among notable weekly picks.

Nifty 50 Outlook for August 24–28

Nifty has remained under pressure since the start of August but recently showed a minor pullback. Technical analysts identify 24,350–24,400 as a key resistance zone, while 24,050–24,000 remains important support. A decisive move beyond either zone could set the next market direction.

Viyash Scientific

Strategy: Short-Term Buy: Viyash Scientific has formed an Adam & Adam double-bottom pattern on the daily chart. Strong support has emerged around ₹245–240. SBI Securities’ Sudeep Shah recommends accumulating the stock around ₹274–278, with a ₹265 stop-loss and a possible ₹295 target if the breakout confirms.

AU Small Finance Bank

Strategy: Buy on Dips: AU Small Finance Bank recently broke above the ₹1,080–1,100 resistance zone and touched an all-time high of ₹1,108. Rising ADX and an RSI above 60 point to strong momentum. The suggested accumulation zone is ₹1,105–1,115, with a ₹1,065 stop-loss and ₹1,190 upside target.

Crompton Greaves

Strategy: Positional Buy: Crompton Greaves is among the weekly recommendations from Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk. The stock has been highlighted for its growth outlook, with the company targeting strong revenue expansion through FY29. The research desk has cited a ₹340 target against a reported CMP of ₹252.

ICICI Prudential AMC

Strategy: Medium-Term Buy: ICICI Prudential AMC is another Motilal Oswal Wealth Management pick for the week. The asset manager benefits from strong mutual fund activity and rising equity assets under management. The research desk has given a ₹3,800 target against a reported CMP of ₹3,281, making it a stock to watch for positional traders.

Power Grid Corporation

Strategy: Breakout Buy: Power Grid Corporation is another technical pick for August 24. Vaishali Parekh listed the stock among her short-term recommendations. The suggested levels include a ₹272.40 buying level, ₹287 target and ₹266 stop-loss. The stock also appears among Sumeet Bagadia’s breakout picks for August 24.

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