Top Traded by Value Today 24-Apr-2026: NSE, BSE

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 24,173.05 (-0.8%) and the Sensex ended at 77,664 (-1.1%) on 24 Apr 2026, with IT leading the decline after Infosys flagged muted FY27 growth. Market breadth was negative, with 986 stocks advancing versus 1,708 declining (out of 2,742 traded). In the most active list by value, heavy turnover was seen in large-cap IT and banks, while selective buying showed up in defence-shipbuilding and chemicals. FIIs were net sellers worth Rs 3,254.7 crore, while DIIs bought Rs 941.4 crore.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

Infosys Ltd (-7.09%) Infosys slid after management issued a muted FY27 revenue growth outlook, triggering a sharp de-rating across IT services counters. The company guided to 1.5%-3.5% constant-currency growth and 20%-22% operating margins, and investors also reacted to lower deal TCV versus expectations. The stock hit the vicinity of its 52-week low (Rs 1152.35) on very heavy volume (4.54 crore shares), mirroring the more than 5% drop in the Nifty IT index.

HDFC Bank Ltd (+0.13%) HDFC Bank stayed marginally higher after its Q4 and FY26 earnings call transcript highlighted deposit-led growth, stable profitability ratios and continued tech and AI investments. The bank spoke about 11% net income growth, stable ROA and strong capital and asset quality, which helped limit downside on a weak market day. The counter still saw one of the highest value turnovers among large caps, reflecting active institutional positioning.

ICICI Bank Ltd (-1.73%) ICICI Bank slipped despite releasing Q4 and FY26 earnings call transcripts that reiterated strong fundamentals, including Q4 PAT of Rs 13,702 crore and net NPA of 0.33%. The decline tracked the broader risk-off session and likely reflected near-term profit-taking as traders reduced exposure in index heavyweights after recent gains. The stock also featured among the top value-traded names, indicating high churn around earnings and positioning.

Adani Green Energy Ltd (+1.02%) Adani Green edged up as the stock traded close to its 52-week high zone (Rs 1252.75), drawing momentum participation in a high-turnover session. With 1.43 crore shares traded, the move suggested active dip-buying and short-covering rather than a broad-based sector rally. The price action was relatively resilient compared with the broader market’s decline.

Reliance Industries Ltd (-0.90%) Reliance Industries eased as crude stayed elevated, keeping investor focus on near-term volatility for energy-linked earnings and market-wide risk reduction. The stock also saw big turnover as traders positioned ahead of the ongoing Q4 result season and management commentary. Reliance’s decline added to benchmark pressure given its index weight.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Cochin Shipyard Ltd (+4.91%) Cochin Shipyard gained after news flow linked the counter to a broader infra and capex narrative, with reports noting the Prime Minister’s inauguration of major infrastructure projects. The event focus reinforced investor expectations of sustained public spending that benefits defence-shipbuilding and allied industrials. The stock was among the most actively traded mid-caps by value with 1.30 crore shares changing hands.

Waaree Energies Ltd (-2.66%) Waaree Energies fell as traders pared risk in high-beta mid-caps amid a benchmark decline and rising volatility. With the stock still closer to its 52-week high (Rs 3,864.40) than its low, the move suggested profit-taking on recent runs rather than a company-specific trigger. Turnover remained high, keeping it in the top traded-by-value list.

Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd (-0.30%) Dixon Technologies ended marginally lower as investors stayed cautious on discretionary and consumer-electronics linked names on a weak tape. The stock’s small decline alongside meaningful value turnover pointed to two-way institutional trades rather than panic selling. No company-specific catalyst was flagged in the provided updates.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (-1.28%) MCX slipped as the session turned risk-off, typically weighing on market-wide trading and sentiment around broker and exchange counters. The decline came despite the stock trading near its 52-week high (Rs 2,811.80), which can attract short-term profit booking. Active turnover kept it among the day’s most traded mid-caps by value.

Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd (+3.05%) HUDCO rose as investors selectively accumulated PSU-linked plays tied to government capex and housing infrastructure themes even as broader indices fell. The stock’s strong volume (3.08 crore shares) indicated aggressive participation, consistent with “selective buying” cited in market updates. The move stood out against weakness in several cyclical pockets.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (+5.17%) Himadri Speciality climbed after reporting a strong Q4FY26 performance, with consolidated PAT rising about 29% YoY to Rs 200.79 crore (reports also cited a ~33% profit rise to Rs 207.53 crore), alongside robust operating metrics. Management commentary around the start of anode production and a shift toward a higher value-added mix (around 50%), plus profit-doubling guidance to FY28, strengthened the growth narrative. Volumes spiked sharply, with the stock featuring in the volume gainers list and trading close to its 52-week high (Rs 605.40).

IRM Energy Ltd (+3.53%) IRM Energy advanced on unusually heavy trading activity, with 4.60 crore shares traded and the counter appearing prominently in the high-value activity list. The stock’s move was consistent with momentum-driven participation, with volumes running well above recent averages in the market snapshots provided. No specific corporate announcement was cited in the supplied news block.

Data Patterns (India) Ltd (-1.81%) Data Patterns declined as traders booked profits after a sharp move in the previous session, when the stock featured among active counters with strong gains. The pullback came on healthy turnover (33.01 lakh shares), suggesting two-way trades rather than illiquidity-driven swings. The stock remained near its 52-week high (Rs 4,146.10), a zone that often sees short-term resistance.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (-0.37%) GRSE edged lower as defence-linked names cooled, with the Nifty India Defence index ending down 1.72% in the sectoral read-through. The mild fall, despite sizable volumes for a small-cap (38.16 lakh shares), indicated consolidation rather than a sharp reversal. No stock-specific news catalyst was provided for the session.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (-2.92%) Chennai Petroleum fell as elevated crude prices kept the market focused on near-term uncertainty around refining margins and energy-sector volatility. The stock saw heavy churn with 85.31 lakh shares traded, placing it among the most actively traded small-caps by value. The decline also aligned with broader selling pressure in several cyclical pockets during the session.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 ended at 24,173.05 (-0.8%) and the Sensex closed at 77,664 (-1.1%) as Brent crude rose for a fourth session to around $104 a barrel, adding to inflation and input-cost worries. Volatility ticked up, with India VIX closing at 18.6, while market breadth stayed negative (986 advances, 1,708 declines).

Sectorally, IT was the key drag after Infosys’ muted FY27 guidance and broader commentary on weaker discretionary spending, with reports noting the Nifty IT index down over 5%. Among NSE sectoral gauges cited in the market data, Nifty Bank fell 0.44%, Nifty Midcap 100 declined 1.13% and Nifty Smallcap 100 also closed lower, while Nifty India Defence slipped 1.72%.

On flows, FIIs sold Rs 3,254.7 crore, while DIIs bought Rs 941.4 crore, keeping intraday rebounds short-lived. Macro data offered some support, with India’s Composite PMI rising to 58.3 in April from 57 in March, indicating continued expansion even as global and crude-linked risks stayed elevated.

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