Top Traded by Value Today 13-Mar-2026: Most Active Stocks

Indian benchmark indices witnessed a sharp sell-off on Friday, driven by negative global cues and escalating geopolitical tensions. The Nifty 50 plummeted 465.50 points (-1.97%) to close at 23,173.65, while the Sensex crashed 1,398.61 points (-1.84%) to settle at 74,635.81. Market breadth was overwhelmingly negative, with 807 stocks advancing against 3,101 declining, reflecting widespread investor panic. The sell-off was broad-based, with metal, auto, and banking stocks leading the losses, while persistent selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) further dampened sentiment.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

Larsen & Toubro Ltd (-7.38%)

Shares of Larsen & Toubro plunged amid intense selling pressure in the capital goods sector and the broader market. The stock saw high trading volumes as investors reacted to concerns over the company's recent quarterly profit decline and analyst warnings about potential project execution disruptions in the Middle East due to rising geopolitical tensions.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-1.85%)

HDFC Bank continued its downward trend, hitting a new 52-week low during the session. The stock was among the most actively traded as persistent selling pressure in the banking sector, driven by risk-off sentiment and broader market weakness, weighed heavily on the counter.

Reliance Industries Ltd (-0.71%)

Despite positive analyst commentary on its energy business potentially benefiting from higher refining margins due to Middle East supply disruptions, Reliance Industries succumbed to the market's intense selling pressure. However, the stock's decline was relatively contained compared to the broader indices, reflecting some investor confidence in its oil-to-chemicals segment.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (-3.06%)

Mahindra & Mahindra's stock price fell sharply as part of a sector-wide sell-off, with the Nifty Auto index cracking nearly 4%. The decline was driven by the overall bearish market sentiment, which prompted widespread profit-booking in automobile stocks that had performed well recently.

ICICI Bank Ltd (-0.82%)

ICICI Bank shares declined in line with the broader sell-off in the financial services space. The Nifty Private Bank index fell over 2% as negative global cues and a flight to safety prompted investors to reduce their exposure to banking stocks, leading to high trading volumes in the counter.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Adani Total Gas Ltd (-5.57%)

The stock witnessed significant selling pressure amid the market-wide rout, which disproportionately impacted high-beta stocks. The sharp decline was driven by broad negative sentiment and a flight to safety among investors, leading to high trading volumes.

NTPC Green Energy Ltd (+1.42%)

NTPC Green Energy bucked the weak market trend, gaining on positive sector-specific news. The rally was fueled by investor expectations of a surge in power demand across India due to rising temperatures and official heatwave warnings, which is anticipated to benefit power generation companies.

L&T Technology Services Ltd (+10.61%)

Shares of L&T Technology Services surged in a stark outperformance against the broader market and the IT sector. The stock witnessed exceptional buying interest and massive trading volumes, defying the widespread negative sentiment without a specific news trigger, indicating strong institutional interest.

National Aluminium Company Ltd (-5.62%)

NALCO's shares plunged as the Nifty Metal index emerged as the day's top sectoral loser, cracking over 4%. The sell-off was triggered by a fall in global aluminium futures prices amid growing concerns over weak demand and the broader risk-off sentiment in commodity markets.

Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd (-0.63%)

The stock closed with minor losses, demonstrating relative resilience in a market that saw a steep decline. Despite the negative sentiment, the counter attracted high trading volumes, indicating active participation from both buyers and sellers.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Zydus Wellness Ltd (+8.48%)

Zydus Wellness rallied significantly after brokerage firm Motilal Oswal initiated coverage on the stock with a 'Buy' rating and a strong target price. This bullish analyst report highlighted the company's diversified portfolio and growth prospects, attracting strong investor interest and leading to a surge in both price and trading volume.

IFCI Ltd (+5.48%)

IFCI shares surged following reports that the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is moving forward with its Initial Public Offering (IPO). As IFCI holds an indirect stake in the NSE, investors bought the stock in anticipation of value unlocking from the upcoming public issue.

Kaynes Technology India Ltd (-5.48%)

The stock declined amid a broader sell-off in technology and small-cap stocks. High trading volumes accompanied the price drop, indicating significant selling pressure as investors trimmed positions in growth stocks amid heightened market volatility.

PG Electroplast Ltd (-3.53%)

Shares of PG Electroplast corrected in line with the sharp downturn in the broader small-cap space. The negative market sentiment prompted widespread profit-booking across the segment, and the stock was no exception, witnessing heavy trading activity.

KPI Green Energy Ltd (+1.70%)

KPI Green Energy gained, bucking the market's severe negative trend. The stock's positive movement was likely driven by continued investor interest in the renewable energy sector, which saw pockets of strength due to expectations of rising power demand.

Market Overview

The Indian stock market experienced one of its worst single-day falls of the year, with benchmark indices tumbling nearly 2%. The sharp decline was attributed to a confluence of negative factors, including escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a spike in crude oil prices to over $100 a barrel, and a weakening Indian rupee which hit a record low against the US dollar. The risk-off sentiment was pervasive, leading to a broad-based sell-off across all sectors.

The Nifty Metal index was the hardest-hit, plummeting over 4%, followed closely by the Auto, Realty, and PSU Bank indices. The market's fear gauge, India VIX, also jumped, indicating heightened volatility and investor anxiety. The advance-decline ratio was extremely poor, highlighting the bearish grip on the market as foreign institutional investors continued their selling streak, further exacerbating the downturn.

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