Top 5 Stock Picks: AU Small Finance, IIFL Finance, CDSL

Five high-conviction stock recommendations for the upcoming trading session were issued on August 24, 2026, with a primary focus on the financial sector. These strategies include specific entry levels, price targets for potential gains, and defined stop-loss limits.

Financial Sector Picks Detail Trading Strategies

Market experts have outlined detailed trading strategies for key financial sector stocks, providing clear entry points and risk management parameters. These recommendations aim to guide traders through the next session.

AU Small Finance Bank, currently trading at Rs 1,108.20, received varied buy recommendations from analysts.

• Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking suggested buying at Rs 1,108, targeting Rs 1,170 for a 5.60% upside, with a stop-loss at Rs 1,080.
• Market Expert Sachin Janardan Sarvade recommended a buy between Rs 1,090 and Rs 1,108, setting a target of Rs 1,234 (11.37%-13.21% upside) and a stop-loss at Rs 1,044.

IIFL Finance, with a current market price of Rs 682.90, also featured in the recommendations.

• Sachin Janardan Sarvade advised buying between Rs 670 and Rs 680, targeting Rs 777 for a 14.26%-15.97% upside, and a stop-loss at Rs 634.

Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) stood at Rs 1,388.90 as a buy candidate.

• Ajit Mishra recommended buying CDSL at Rs 1,389, with a target of Rs 1,480 (6.55% upside) and a stop-loss at Rs 1,350.

Industrial and Automotive Stocks Offer Defined Targets

Beyond the financial segment, analysts also highlighted opportunities in the industrial and automotive sectors, detailing specific entry and exit strategies.

S&S Power, trading at Rs 298.85, received a buy call with multiple upside targets.

• SEBI-registered research analyst VLA Ambala suggested buying at Rs 295.
• Targets were set at Rs 315 (6.78% upside), Rs 340 (15.25% upside), and Rs 380 (28.81% upside), with a stop-loss at Rs 270.

RACL Geartech, priced at Rs 1,500, was another recommendation with a defined trading range.

• VLA Ambala recommended buying between Rs 1,480 and Rs 1,500.
• Targets included Rs 1,520 (1.33%-2.70% upside) and Rs 1,700 (13.33%-14.86% upside), with a stop-loss at Rs 1,300.

These expert recommendations, released on August 24, 2026, provide actionable insights for traders seeking to capitalize on specific stock movements while diligently managing risk through predefined stop-loss levels.