Top Traded by Value Today 12-Mar-2026: Most Active Stocks

Indian benchmark indices closed sharply lower on March 12, 2026, amid concerns over rising crude oil prices and sustained foreign fund outflows. The Nifty 50 ended down 227 points, or 0.95%, at 23,639.15, while the Sensex fell 829 points, or 1.08%, to 76,034.42. Market breadth was negative, with 1,653 stocks advancing and 2,401 declining. Selling pressure was prominent in the banking and auto sectors, while energy and power stocks bucked the trend to close with gains.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

HDFC Bank Ltd (-0.18%)

HDFC Bank was the most actively traded stock by value, witnessing a volume of 4.86 crore shares as it hovered near its 52-week low. The high trading activity was driven by investor concerns regarding the bank's slower deposit growth compared to its loan growth, leading to a high loan-to-deposit ratio. This fundamental pressure, coupled with reports of FIIs reducing their stake, fueled significant trading volumes as investors churned their positions.

Reliance Industries Ltd (+0.05%)

Reliance Industries saw high trading value, closing with a marginal gain after the company announced measures to ensure domestic energy security. The company stated it would boost LPG production at its Jamnagar refinery and divert KG-D6 natural gas to priority sectors in line with government guidelines. This move, aimed at stabilizing domestic fuel supplies amid global volatility, was received positively by investors, leading to high trading interest.

ICICI Bank Ltd (-2.19%)

ICICI Bank was among the most traded stocks but ended with significant losses, reflecting a broader sell-off in the banking sector. The Nifty Bank index fell over 1% due to concerns that rising crude oil prices could fuel inflation and impact margins. Despite a bullish report from CLSA a day prior, the negative market-wide sentiment for banking stocks prevailed, resulting in high-volume selling pressure.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Adani Total Gas Ltd (+6.62%)

Adani Total Gas surged for the third consecutive session on massive volumes after a government notification prioritized gas allocation for domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for transport. Investors reacted positively to the news, anticipating that the policy move would boost demand and earnings for city gas distributors, especially amid supply disruptions in the Middle East.

NTPC Green Energy Ltd (+12.58%)

NTPC Green Energy rallied over 12% on exceptionally high trading volume, driven by a strong sectoral tailwind. The Nifty Energy and Nifty CPSE indices were among the top sectoral gainers for the day, indicating a broad-based rally in power and public sector undertaking stocks. The stock's sharp upward move was a direct result of this concentrated buying interest across the green energy space.

Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd (+1.80%)

Dixon Technologies featured among the top traded mid-caps, closing with gains of 1.80%. While there was no specific news catalyst for the move, the high trading value suggests significant institutional interest in the contract manufacturing company. The stock's positive performance came on a day of broader market weakness, indicating its resilience.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Jindal Saw Ltd (+0.43%)

Jindal Saw was the most active small-cap stock with an extraordinary volume of over 10.7 crore shares. This surge in trading activity follows a period of strong momentum for the stock. The massive volume indicates heightened investor participation, although the stock closed with only marginal gains, suggesting a balance between buyers and sellers at current levels.

Doms Industries Ltd (+2.96%)

Doms Industries was another heavily traded small-cap, closing firmly in the green with a nearly 3% gain. The combination of high trading value and a positive price move points to strong buying interest in the counter. The stock's performance stood out in a largely negative market for small-cap indices.

Gujarat Gas Ltd (-0.50%)

Gujarat Gas saw high trading volumes following the government's directive to prioritize domestic gas allocation, a positive trigger for the city gas distribution sector. However, unlike some of its peers that rallied strongly on the news, Gujarat Gas failed to sustain its early gains. The stock ultimately closed with minor losses, indicating profit-taking at higher levels.

Market Overview

The Indian stock market witnessed a significant downturn on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 falling by 1.08% and 0.95% respectively. The decline was broad-based, as reflected in the negative advance-decline ratio. Investor sentiment was dampened by rising crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and continued selling by foreign institutional investors.

Sectoral performance was starkly divided. The Nifty Auto index was the worst hit, plunging over 3%, followed by FMCG and Private Bank indices which also saw significant declines. In contrast, the energy sector showed remarkable strength, with the Nifty Energy, Nifty Oil & Gas, and Nifty Power indices closing as the top gainers. This divergence highlights a classic risk-off sentiment, with investors moving towards defensive energy and utility stocks amid broader market uncertainty.

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