Top stocks to buy (AI image)

Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today (February 4, 2026) are Indian Oil Corporation, Tata Elxsi, and IFCI. Let’s take a look:IOC – Trendline Breakout with Indicator ConfirmationBuy: ₹165–₹163 | Stop Loss: ₹159 | Target: ₹172Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has formed a strong base near its 100-DEMA, which has acted as a reliable dynamic support in recent sessions. The stock has also delivered a decisive trendline breakout, indicating a potential shift in short-term momentum.On the indicator front, a bullish MACD crossover is visible, signalling strengthening upside momentum. The Stochastic Oscillator has reversed higher near the 30 zone without entering deep oversold territory, suggesting improving price strength and underlying buying interest.The confluence of 100-DEMA support, trendline breakout, MACD bullish crossover and stochastic reversal points towards a constructive setup with scope for further upside if the breakout sustains.TATA ELXSI – Alligator Breakout with Bullish MomentumBuy: ₹5,500–₹5,400 | Stop Loss: ₹4,900 (closing basis) | Target: ₹6,275 & ₹6,550 (1–3 months)TATA ELXSI has closed decisively above the Williams Alligator indicator, confirming a fresh uptrend and improvement in overall price structure.Momentum indicators remain supportive, with DMI in bullish mode (+DI above −DI), indicating strengthening buying pressure and positive directional movement. Additionally, the MACD sustaining above the zero line reflects strong trend momentum and increases the probability of continued upside.This combination of Alligator breakout, bullish DMI structure and positive MACD trend suggests a trend-continuation setup with scope for further upside in the coming weeks.IFCI – Alligator Breakout & Retest ConfirmationBuy: ₹56–₹50 | Stop Loss: ₹46 (closing basis) | Target: ₹63.5 & ₹67 (1–3 months)IFCI has closed decisively above the Williams Alligator indicator and has successfully completed a retest of the breakout zone, confirming continuation of the emerging uptrend and strengthening bullish structure.The DMI has turned positive (+DI above −DI), indicating buyers are in control and directional momentum is favouring the upside. The MACD sustaining above the zero line further supports positive trend momentum and enhances the probability of further upside movement.The alignment of price breakout, retest confirmation and bullish indicators suggests a constructive medium-term setup with favourable risk-reward.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)