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 are HUDCO, IFCI, and City Union Bank:HUDCO – Retest of 200 DEMA + Uptrend ContinuationBuy near: ₹222–218 | SL: ₹200 | Target: ₹260Housing And Urban Development Corp stock is already in a strong uptrend. Recently, it witnessed a rally from ₹200 to ₹240, followed by a corrective retracement. Now, after retesting the 200 DEMA, the stock is showing signs of reversal, suggesting continuation of the prior rally.IFCI – Similar Setup to HUDCO with Attractive Risk-RewardBuy near: ₹54 | SL: ₹49 | Target: ₹64The stock recently witnessed a rally from ₹40 to ₹75, which has now been retraced. Post correction, it has retested the 200 DEMA and is turning higher, mirroring HUDCO’s setup. With a favorable risk-reward profile, fresh buying could drive the stock towards ₹64.City Union Bank – Breakout from Consolidation + Inverse H&S FormationBuy near: ₹213 | SL: ₹203 | Target: ₹233City Union Bank continues to move in a strong uptrend. After a brief consolidation phase, the stock has given a breakout, structurally resembling an inverse head & shoulder pattern. Daily RSI is supportive, adding conviction for a further upside towards ₹233.(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)