Stock Market Recommendations

According to Bajaj Broking Research, UPL and Varun Beverages are the top stock picks for today. Here’s its view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks for July 18, 2025:

Index View: NIFTY

Equity benchmark indices traded sideways within a tight range, mirroring muted investor sentiment amid elevated uncertainty around the India-US trade dialogue and the onset of the Q1 FY26 earnings season. Market action remained largely stock-specific as participants adopted a wait-and-watch approach, seeking greater clarity on macroeconomic developments and corporate earnings visibility.

NIFTY BANK

Bank Nifty traded within a narrow consolidation band last week, reflecting subdued investor sentiment amid heightened uncertainty surrounding the India-US trade negotiations and ahead of the Q1 FY26 earnings season of the banking stocks.

Stock Recommendations: UPL

Buy in the range of Rs 680.00-696.00
Target: Rs 763.00, SL: 645, Return: 11%, Time Period: 3 Months

The stock is at the cusp of breaking above a bullish cup & handle formation signaling continuation of the up move and offers fresh entry opportunity.

Varun Beverages

Buy in the range of Rs 480-492
Target: Rs 536, SL: 457, Return: 10%, Time Period: 3 Months

The stock has generated a breakout above a falling channel containing an entire decline since April 2025.

(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market and other asset classes given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)