Stock market update, Aug. 19 -- Trends gave up as the willingness to fight back failed to emerge, and continued selling pressure finally led prices to buckle. The sentiment remains muted as there is still no clarity on what lies ahead.

Best stocks to buy today (all buy trades are rates of equity and sell rates are based on F&O)

Welspun Living Ltd: Buy above Rs.180 | Stop Rs.172 | Target Rs.195 (multiday)

Indegene Ltd: Buy above Rs.570 | Stop Rs.538 | Target Rs.625 (multiday)

Lenskart Solutions Ltd: Buy above Rs.630 | Stop Rs.597 | Target Rs.697 (multiday)

Stock market recap: Indian equities closed on a cautious note on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, as global optimism was tempered by domestic headwinds. The Nifty 50 slipped 0.18% to settle...