Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today - 18 August 2026

The Sensex and Nifty 50 ended lower on Monday, August 17, as investors remained cautious. The Sensex fell 281 points to 77,728.16, while the Nifty 50 closed at 24,287.65. Sumeet Bagadia said, “The derivatives setup also points towards a balanced market,” as mid-cap and small-cap stocks outperformed the benchmark indices today.