Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the week starting August 18, 2025 - check list

Stock market recommendations:Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends HDFC Life and Hindustan Aeronautics as top stock picks for the week starting August 18, 2025. HDFC Life's strong Q1 performance, driven by APE and VNB growth, positions it favorably. Hindustan Aeronautics boasts a robust order book and margin expansion, with Tejas deliveries being a key growth catalyst.