Fri, 21 Aug 2026
05:49:42 am
Rudransh Sangwan
Published at: August 21, 2026, 4:29 AM
Synopsis
Momentum stocks today: Shanthi Gears, Vdeal System and Thomas Cook rise up to 6% as buying momentum strengthens. Check key SMA levels, 52-week highs, technical trends and stocks under pressure.

Several stocks attracted strong buying interest in Friday's trading session, with Shanthi Gears, Vdeal System and Thomas Cook among the notable gainers. The stocks advanced as much as 6.54%, supported by strong price action and their position above key short-term moving averages.
The moves come at a time when the broader market is looking for fresh triggers, making technical strength and sustained buying particularly important for momentum-focused traders. While the three stocks are showing positive short-term setups, their positions against longer-term moving averages suggest that investors should also watch whether the current momentum can extend further.
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Shanthi Gears led the gainers, rising 6.54% to ₹440. The stock is trading above its 30-day and 50-day simple moving averages, indicating strong short-term price momentum. However, it remains slightly below its 150-day and 200-day moving averages, which could become important levels for traders watching a broader trend reversal.
Vdeal System and Thomas Cook also posted strong gains. Vdeal System advanced 5.66% to ₹167.90, while Thomas Cook gained 5.22% to ₹108.73. Both stocks are trading above several key moving averages, although each still faces resistance from at least one longer-term average.
| Stock | Current Price | Gain | 30-Day SMA | 50-Day SMA | 150-Day SMA | 200-Day SMA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanthi Gears | ₹440.00 | 6.54% | ₹412.98 | ₹426.17 | ₹442.25 | ₹449.53 |
| Vdeal System | ₹167.90 | 5.66% | ₹158.91 | ₹162.46 | ₹176.07 | ₹184.08 |
| Thomas Cook | ₹108.73 | 5.22% | ₹103.34 | ₹105.47 | ₹104.75 | ₹115.56 |
Shanthi Gears recorded the strongest move among the three stocks, gaining 6.54% to ₹440. The stock's position above its 30-day and 50-day SMAs indicates that buying momentum has strengthened in the short term, with both averages currently below the market price.
At the same time, the stock remains below its 150-day SMA of ₹442.25 and 200-day SMA of ₹449.53. These levels could therefore remain important from a technical perspective, particularly if the stock attempts to extend its gains and establish itself above its longer-term averages.
Vdeal System gained 5.66% to ₹167.90, with the stock trading above its 30-day SMA of ₹158.91 and 50-day SMA of ₹162.46. The price being above both short-term averages points to a strengthening near-term trend.
However, the stock remains below its 150-day SMA of ₹176.07 and 200-day SMA of ₹184.08. This creates a clear technical gap between the current price and its longer-term moving averages, making those levels important for traders assessing whether the current momentum can develop into a stronger sustained trend.
Thomas Cook advanced 5.22% to ₹108.73, supported by buying interest during the session. Unlike the other two stocks, the counter is trading above its 30-day, 50-day and 150-day SMAs, suggesting that the short- to medium-term trend remains relatively strong.
The stock, however, continues to trade below its 200-day SMA of ₹115.56. A sustained move above this longer-term average could become an important technical development, while failure to cross it could keep the stock within a broader consolidation range.
The latest market action highlights a broader pattern of stocks moving above their short- and medium-term moving averages. Such positioning can indicate improving momentum, although moving averages should be considered alongside trading volumes, broader market conditions and company-specific developments.
For momentum traders, the key question is whether these gains can be sustained rather than simply focusing on a single day's move. Stocks that continue to remain above important averages while attracting higher trading volumes may command greater attention in subsequent sessions.
Not every momentum counter moved higher during the session. Bohra Industrie declined 3.04% to ₹13.70 and was trading below its 30-day, 50-day, 150-day and 200-day SMAs, pointing to continued technical weakness.
Krebs Biochem also fell 2.64% to ₹53.12 and remained below all four of its key moving averages. Nakoda Group slipped 2.03% to ₹39.01, although it continued to trade above its 150-day and 200-day SMAs.
| Stock | Price | Change | Technical Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohra Industrie | ₹13.70 | -3.04% | Below all key SMAs |
| Krebs Biochem | ₹53.12 | -2.64% | Below all key SMAs |
| Nakoda Group | ₹39.01 | -2.03% | Below 30-day & 50-day SMAs |
Buying interest was also visible in stocks touching fresh one-year highs. Welspun Corp, Netweb Technologies, Piramal Pharma, Neuland Lab, Sai Life Sciences and Lenskart Solutions were among the stocks reaching fresh 52-week highs during the session.
Fresh 52-week highs can attract additional market attention because they indicate that a stock is trading at its strongest level in a year. However, such moves can also bring increased volatility as investors assess valuations and the sustainability of the underlying momentum.
Separately, Sambandam Spinning Mills, Transpek Industry and MPDL were locked in their upper circuits. Such moves indicate strong buying pressure during the session, although an upper-circuit move alone does not establish whether a stock's longer-term trend has fundamentally changed.
Investors tracking these counters may therefore watch subsequent trading sessions for volume, price stability and whether the stocks can hold their gains after the initial surge. Sustained follow-through is generally more significant than a single session of sharp appreciation.
The immediate focus for momentum traders will be whether the leading gainers can move above their respective longer-term moving averages. For Shanthi Gears, the 150-day and 200-day SMAs around ₹442 and ₹450 are particularly important, while Vdeal System faces its 150-day and 200-day averages around ₹176 and ₹184.
For Thomas Cook, the 200-day SMA near ₹115.56 remains a key technical level. Investors should also monitor trading volumes, broader market sentiment and any company-specific announcements before interpreting the recent gains as the beginning of a sustained uptrend.
The latest session shows a mixed market, with some counters attracting aggressive buying while others remain under technical pressure. Shanthi Gears, Vdeal System and Thomas Cook stood out on the upside, while several other stocks either declined or reached important technical milestones.
The key takeaway is that short-term momentum is strengthening in select counters, but longer-term confirmation is still important. Traders may continue watching moving-average breakouts, volume expansion and follow-through buying before taking a stronger view on the next leg of the market move.
Shanthi Gears recorded the strongest gain among the highlighted stocks, rising 6.54% to ₹440. Vdeal System gained 5.66%, while Thomas Cook advanced 5.22%.
The three stocks attracted buying interest amid strong short-term price action. All three were trading above their respective 30-day and 50-day moving averages, supporting the positive near-term momentum.
Shanthi Gears was trading above its 30-day SMA of ₹412.98 and 50-day SMA of ₹426.17. Its 150-day and 200-day SMAs at ₹442.25 and ₹449.53 remain important levels to watch.
Vdeal System was trading above its 30-day SMA of ₹158.91 and 50-day SMA of ₹162.46. However, its 150-day and 200-day SMAs at ₹176.07 and ₹184.08 could act as important levels for the broader trend.
Thomas Cook was trading above its 30-day, 50-day and 150-day SMAs, indicating relatively strong short- to medium-term momentum. Its 200-day SMA of ₹115.56 remains an important technical level.
Bohra Industrie, Krebs Biochem and Nakoda Group declined during the session. Bohra Industrie and Krebs Biochem were trading below all four key moving averages, while Nakoda Group remained below its 30-day and 50-day SMAs.
Welspun Corp, Netweb Technologies, Piramal Pharma, Neuland Lab, Sai Life Sciences and Lenskart Solutions were among the stocks that touched fresh 52-week highs.
Sambandam Spinning Mills, Transpek Industry and MPDL were locked in their upper circuits, reflecting strong buying interest during the session.
Investors should monitor trading volumes, follow-through buying, key moving averages, broader market sentiment and company-specific developments. A single session of strong gains does not necessarily confirm a sustained uptrend.
Momentum indicators can help identify stocks attracting buying interest, but they should not be used in isolation. Investors should also evaluate valuations, business fundamentals, earnings, risks and their own investment objectives before making a decision.

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