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:Bata India: Buy between Rs 760-750; Stop Loss: Rs 699; Target: Rs 850 Bata India is showing signs of a potential trend reversal after forming a higher-low structure near the Rs 650–700 zone. The stock has moved above the Keltner Channel mid-band, while RSI at 51.17 indicates improving momentum.The DMI is supportive, with +DI at 27.54 above -DI at 19.53. Importantly, the stock has also taken support near the yearly Camarilla S4 pivot, as highlighted on the chart, strengthening the downside support structure. Sustaining above Rs 750–760 could trigger further recovery towards Rs 850Traders may consider entering long positions in the 760-750 zone, with a target of Rs 850.IFCI: Buy between Rs 79 -77; Stop Loss: Rs 72.5; Target: Rs 90 IFCI is showing a constructive technical setup after a period of consolidation. The stock is trading above the Keltner Channel mid-band, indicating improving price structure. RSI at 60.10 reflects positive momentum without entering the overbought zone.The recent price action also shows higher lows and improving recovery momentum from the lower Keltner region. Overall, the technical structure is turning constructive, with improving momentum and positive directional bias supporting further upside potential.Traders may consider entering long positions in the zone 79-77, with a target of Rs 90.KFin Technologies: Buy between Rs 975- 955; Stop Loss: Rs 910; Target: Rs 1055 KFin Technologies is showing a strong bullish technical setup, with the stock breaking out of a short-term falling trendline and reclaiming the Keltner Channel mid-band. The current price action indicates a breakout from a brief consolidation, supported by improving momentum. RSI at 63.48 remains firmly bullish without entering the overbought zone. DMI is strongly supportive, with +DI at 29.03 well above -DI at 13.96, indicating clear buyer dominance. ADX at 18.13 is rising, suggesting trend strength is gradually improving.Traders may consider entering long positions in the 975-955 zone, with a target of Rs 1055.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, or any other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts and analysts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India.)
