18 May, 2026: Hot stocks today are likely to stay in focus as traders prepare for another volatile market session driven by Q4 earnings, global cues and sector-based momentum. Several banking, defence, railway and power stocks may see strong trading action after recent market moves.
Author: Aadarsh Patel | EQMint
Here are 20 hot stocks today expected to remain active today:
- Reliance Industries
- HDFC Bank
- ICICI Bank
- SBI
- Bajaj Finance
- Infosys
- TCS
- Wipro
- Tata Motors
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- Adani Ports
- NTPC
- HAL
- BEL
- IRCTC
- RVNL
- Suzlon Energy
- Tata Power
- Zomato
- Paytm
Which sectors could lead today’s market?
Traders are closely watching:
- Banking stocks
- Defence shares
- Railway stocks
- IT companies
- Power and renewable energy stocks
Defence and PSU stocks have continued attracting strong buying interest over the last few sessions, while IT stocks may see short-covering after recent corrections.
Stocks likely to see the most action
Suzlon Energy, RVNL, HAL and BEL could remain highly active because of strong retail participation and momentum trading.
In banking, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and SBI may stay in focus as investors react to Q4 earnings and brokerage upgrades.
IT stocks like Infosys, TCS and Wipro are also expected to remain volatile after recent weakness in the sector.
What traders are watching before market opening
Today’s market direction could depend on:
- FIIs and DIIs activity
- Crude oil prices
- US market trends
- Dollar index movement
- Q4 earnings impact
If Nifty holds key support levels, momentum buying may continue in select midcap and high-beta stocks.
Market strategy for today
The market still looks momentum-driven, but volatility remains high.
That’s why traders are focusing on:
- Quick intraday setups
- Strict stop losses
- Sector-specific momentum trades
Today’s session could see sharp moves in both directions, especially in high-volume stocks where retail participation remains extremely strong.
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Disclaimer: This article is not an investment advice and is for educational purpose only.
