NSE most traded stocks: Vodafone Idea leads May 26

Heavy volumes dominate the NSE tape

Trading on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, was led by unusually large volumes in select telecom, power, and renewable energy names. Vodafone Idea, Jaiprakash Power Ventures (JP Power), and Suzlon Energy featured prominently among the most active stocks by volume. Davangere Sugar Company, Fineotex Chemical, Adani Power, HFCL, Apollo Micro Systems, YES Bank, and Bharat Coking Coal were also cited among the session’s most traded counters. The activity came as markets reacted to a mix of quarterly results, deal-related developments, and optimism linked to fundraising efforts.

Early cues: GIFT Nifty points to a muted open

Broader market cues were subdued early in the day. GIFT Nifty futures indicated a lacklustre start for Indian benchmark indices on Tuesday. At 06:58 AM, the futures were quoted at 24,083.00, up 20 points from the previous close. Despite the restrained index setup, individual stocks saw high churn, particularly in names that had been in focus for several sessions.

Vodafone Idea stays at the top for the 10th session

Vodafone Idea remained the most frequently traded stock for the tenth consecutive session, extending a run of sustained activity. More than 51 crore shares changed hands, according to the session update, keeping the counter at the top of the volume charts. The stock climbed 1% and touched its 52-week high of ₹14.17 during the session. It also marked the sixth consecutive session of gains as per the same update. In the intraday data snapshot, Vodafone Idea’s volume was 383,667,959 shares, with a last traded price (CMP) of ₹14.06.

JP Power extends its rise amid deal-related focus

Jaiprakash Power Ventures continued its upward trend, rising for the fourth consecutive session. More than 14 crore shares changed hands as the stock jumped 4% during the session. The stock’s momentum came amid attention on a transaction involving Adani Power. The report stated that Adani Power had finalised agreements five days earlier to acquire a 24% stake in thermal assets from Jaiprakash Associates, valuing the deal at over ₹4,000 crore. In the intraday volume table, JP Power recorded 124,434,301 shares traded, with a CMP of ₹19.28.

Suzlon Energy trades heavily after Q4 results

Suzlon Energy also appeared among the most actively traded stocks, with over 14 crore shares changing hands. The stock rose 3% during the session, a day after it reported its March quarter results. Separately, the results summary highlighted a year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for Q4FY26, primarily due to a lower deferred tax credit benefit. Net profit fell 5.6% to ₹1,114 crore in Q4FY26 from ₹1,181 crore in the quarter ended March 2025. At the same time, revenue from operations increased to ₹5,468 crore from ₹3,774 crore.

Other volume leaders: Davangere Sugar, Fineotex, HFCL and more

Beyond the three most discussed names, the day’s most traded list included Davangere Sugar Company, Fineotex Chemical, HFCL, Adani Power, and Apollo Micro Systems. YES Bank also featured among the most active stocks in the broader list cited for the day, alongside Bharat Coking Coal. The intraday snapshot showed Davangere Sugar Company with 71,523,284 shares traded and Fineotex Chemical with 60,994,311 shares. HFCL recorded 50,517,724 shares in the same table. Adani Power also saw heavy activity with 53,429,046 shares traded.

Key intraday volume snapshot

The following table summarises the most-traded names and key intraday levels as reported in the “Top Intraday Stocks” snapshot (May 26, 2026 | 12:17).

Suzlon Q4FY26 numbers in focus

Suzlon’s quarterly performance was a key earnings trigger cited for the stock’s move and volumes. The reported figures below reflect the consolidated numbers mentioned for Q4FY26 versus the year-ago quarter.

Market impact: what the data suggests

The session’s volume pattern showed sharp concentration in a handful of stocks, particularly Vodafone Idea, JP Power, and Suzlon Energy. Vodafone Idea’s repeated appearance as the most traded stock for ten straight sessions, along with its move to a 52-week high of ₹14.17, underscored sustained retail and trader participation in the counter. In JP Power, the rise coincided with deal-related news flow involving Adani Power and a stated transaction value of over ₹4,000 crore for a 24% stake in thermal assets. Suzlon’s turnover followed a results announcement that combined a profit decline to ₹1,114 crore with strong revenue growth to ₹5,468 crore.

Conclusion

NSE volumes on May 26, 2026, were led by Vodafone Idea, JP Power, and Suzlon Energy, alongside active trading in Davangere Sugar, Fineotex Chemical, HFCL, Adani Power, and Apollo Micro Systems. The day’s moves were tied to identifiable triggers including a 52-week high in Vodafone Idea, deal-related focus in JP Power, and earnings-driven trading in Suzlon. With GIFT Nifty indicating only a modest early uptick at 24,083.00, the session highlighted how stock-specific news can dominate trading activity even when index cues are muted.