Ahead of GDP numbers unveiling, the markets were shining for the second consecutive day today as Sensex soared by 300 points, hitting the 36,000-mark. At around 0945 hours, the benchmark BSE Sensex was trading at Rs 36,0117.15, up by 300.20 points or 0.84%. On the other hand, NSE Nifty 50 was trading at 10,807.95, up by 79.10 points or 0.74%. Meanwhile, Indian rupee strengthened against dollar at interbank forex market quite impressively. Many investors must be ready with their money to take advantage of the opportunity rising markets offer. However, every hard-earned penny must be invested wisely, if hefty returns are to be ensured.

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Talking about today's trading session, analysts at Standard Chartered said, "Indian markets are likely to see a gap-up opening at the opening bell following a dovish comment by US Fed Chair Jerome Powell which pushed the US indices higher by up to 3% overnight. The technical supports are placed at 10675 and 10600 while upside resistances are at 10850 and 10920 levels."

On sectoral front, Standard Chartered said, I.T, technology and media sector lead the gains while telecom, industrials, FMCG, realty and metals were laggards. Mid cap and small cap index underperformed Nifty50 index. Advance decline ratio was negative.

Hence, if you are planning to buy a stock, then these 14 stocks can be your best bet for today. 

In Standard Chartered's views, these 13 stocks are India's top pick.

Maruti Suzuki - This stock is currently trading at Rs 7559.45 per piece (at around 1056 hours), and has a potential to up till Rs 7800. 

ITC - This FMCG-major is currently trading at Rs 286.90 per piece, and can rise up to Rs 300. 

Reliance Industries - Today, RIL has been giving good return, as the company has surged over 2% and trading near Rs 1171 per piece. It has the potential of rising to Rs 1200. 

ICICI Bank - The private lender is currently trading in positive at around Rs 363 per piece. The bank is seen to rise up to Rs 380. 

HDFC Bank - Being the largest private lender many analysts are optimistic on HDFC Bank. The bank currently trades near Rs 2100.90 per piece, and is seen to rise up to Rs 2115.

Larsen & Toubro - The company is trading near Rs 1419.05 per piece, and can rise up to Rs 1460. 

Cipla - This company is expected to see Rs 550 level, as currently it is trading at Rs 520. 

Mahindra & Mahindra - The stock is expected to reach Rs 800-mark. At present, the company is trading at Rs 766.50. 

IndusInd Bank - Today, the bank is among top gainers and has the potential to rise up to Rs 1640. 

SBI Life Insurance - The company will clock up to Rs 605-mark. 

Infosys - The IT-giant is trading at Rs 672.25, and is expected to clock Rs 690-level. 

TCS - Athough TCS shares have dropped today, but the company has once again retained the most valued company in India - giving stiff competition to Reliance Industries. At present, TCS is trading at Rs 1974 per peice. The company is seen to rise up to Rs 2,030. 

Asian Paints - The company is expected to touch Rs 1400-level.

Whereas analysts at IIFL also has given a buy call on L&T Finance. The analysts believe a investor should buy this stock between Rs 138-140 and set a target of Rs 146. 

IIFL on L&T Finance said, "The stock been trading in a narrow trading band for the past three weeks and has finally broken out from a consolidation phase on the daily chart. The breakout has also been accompanied with smart uptick in traded volumes. In addition, L&T Finance has also witnessed a positive crossover on the Relative strength index, which indicates stock has a potential to move higher."

Following which, invest wisely and make sure you a some of these above mentioned stocks if you want to become rich.