The market opened positively on Tuesday, with the Sensex up by 200 points and the Nifty 50 by 52 points. While this is not a major movement, the slight increase is attributed to the Reserve Bank of India’s announcement on liquidity measures for banking institutions. This move is a response to global cues influenced by the Trump administration in recent months. Amid all the developments in the market yesterday and today, this article details five stocks you may consider tracking in today’s trading session.
Stocks to Buy Today
Here are the curated stocks you may track in today’s trading session:
National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NSE: NATIONALUM)
National Aluminium Company, as the name implies, manufactures and sells alumina and aluminium. Its chemical segment includes alumina hydrate, calcium aluminate, and related products. The aluminium segment includes strips, wire rods, and ingots.
Over the past week, the company delivered a return of 10.31%. For long-term investors, the company has a FY PE ratio of 14.91 and a P/B ratio of 2.06, both of which are better than the industry average.
Key details of National Aluminium Company stocks:
| Closing Price (as of April 21 2025) | ₹161.41 |
| Trading Volume | 10,51,836 |
| Company Type | Midcap |
| Market Cap | ₹29,973 crores |
| Beta | 1.86 |
Indian Overseas Bank (NSE: IOB)
On April 22, 2025, Nifty Bank crossed the 55,600 level for the first time, attributed to eased norms by the Reserve Bank of India on the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR), putting banking stocks in the spotlight.
Regarding Indian Overseas Bank, the bank has delivered a return of 7.31% over the past week. Since the market opening today, its stocks have surged by around 2.90%.
Key details of Indian Overseas Bank stocks:
| Closing Price (as of April 21 2025) | ₹38.32 |
| Trading Volume | 47,40,365 |
| Company Type | Midcap |
| Market Cap | ₹75,196 crores |
| Beta | 1.61 |
Central Bank of India (NSE: CENTRALBK)
Another banking stock is on the list due to the RBI’s measures. The Central Bank of India has declared its Q4 results for FY 24-25. The bank has posted a 7.18% growth in its deposits, amounting to ₹4,12,665 crores. The gross advances by the end of FY25 stood at ₹2,92,531 crores, which is a 16.2% year-on-year growth.
After the company announced its Q4 results, its share price surged by 6.70% over the following week.
Key details of Central Bank of India stocks:
| Closing Price (as of April 21 2025) | ₹37.45 |
| Trading Volume | 15,54,998 |
| Company Type | Midcap |
| Market Cap | ₹33,870 crores |
| Beta | 1.67 |
Coforge Ltd. (NSE: COFORGE)
Coforge Ltd. is an IT company that develops and maintains applications and offers services such as business process outsourcing and cloud computing. The company’s Australian unit recently acquired a 100% stake in TMLabs. Coforge Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary, has also acquired a 100% stake in Rythmos Inc. A month ago, the company collaborated with ServiceNow to launch a Generative AI centre of excellence (COE) in Greater Noida.
On the price chart, Coforge has delivered a return of 8.06% in the span of a week.
Key details of Coforge Ltd. stocks:
| Closing Price (as of April 21 2025) | ₹6,938 |
| Trading Volume | 1,24,968 |
| Company Type | Midcap |
| Market Cap | ₹46,791 crores |
| Beta | 0.92 |
Birlasoft Ltd. (NSE: BSOFT)
Birlasoft Ltd. operates in providing computer programming, information and communication, and consultancy services. Its product portfolio includes connected products, Blockchain, intelligence automation, product lifecycle management, and more.
Even after being banned in the F&O segment due to the market-wide position limit exceeding 95% of the threshold set by the regulator, the company delivered a return of 6.82% within a week.
Key details of Birlasoft stocks:
| Closing Price (as of April 21 2025) | ₹388.20 |
| Trading Volume | 3,80,062 |
| Company Type | Midcap |
| Market Cap | ₹10,744 crores |
| Beta | 1.26 |
Conclusion
With the market moving positively after a 90-day tariff pause, the stock market offers numerous opportunities for day traders. However, at the same time, the market is unpredictable, and even a single piece of news can cause major volatility in stock prices. Before you place your trade in the mentioned stocks or any others, ensure you use multiple charts and compare several indicators. If you are an investor, emphasise the company’s financials and management strength.
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