Top Traded by Value Today 30-Apr-2026: Key Movers

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 23,997.55 (-0.74%) while Sensex fell 582.86 points to 76,913.50 (-0.75%) on Thursday, with market breadth slightly negative (advances 1,998 vs declines 2,060). Turnover remained concentrated in financials and index heavyweights, while earnings-led action stood out in telecom equipment and contract research names. The latest available provisional flows showed FIIs net sold ₹2,468.42 crore on April 29, while DIIs net bought ₹2,262.17 crore.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

Reliance Industries Ltd (+0.33%) Reliance edged up in heavy trade after a report highlighted that the company’s annual profit after tax crossed USD 10 billion for the first time. The record profit milestone reinforced the group’s earnings scale and supported expectations of sustained cash generation.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-0.98%) HDFC Bank slipped despite being named among Ambit Capital’s ‘Buy’ rated picks with projected upside, indicating that investors did not chase the brokerage optimism on the day. The stock remained under pressure as traders continued to position cautiously around the bank’s growth trajectory and near-term core income trends, keeping the counter among the most active by value.

Bajaj Finance Ltd (+0.72%) Bajaj Finance rose as investors reacted to commentary around its Q4 FY26 performance, including an update that gold loans were a key driver and AUM growth in that segment accelerated sharply. The stock also figured among the most active equities by value, pointing to sustained institutional participation during the results cycle.

Bharti Airtel Ltd (-0.10%) Bharti Airtel closed marginally lower in a weak tape, with high traded value suggesting active two-way positioning rather than a directional move. The stock’s limited decline contrasted with broader index pressure, indicating relative stability in large-cap telecom.

ICICI Bank Ltd (-1.09%) ICICI Bank fell with the broader banking pack as Nifty Bank ended lower, keeping private lenders in focus for value traders. The stock’s decline alongside strong turnover suggests short-term risk reduction in financials during a session where most sectoral indices finished in the red.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Meesho Ltd (+11.72%) Meesho rallied on a surge in traded value and volume, with the session dominated by strong buy orders that lifted the stock sharply from the open. The move was supported by broker-led triggers referenced in market chatter, including fresh initiation-style coverage with a positive stance and target levels, which encouraged momentum positioning.

Waaree Energies Ltd (-10.98%) Waaree Energies saw a steep cut as large sell orders pushed the stock lower through the day, placing it among the most traded-by-value counters despite the broader market decline. With no company-specific update in the provided data, the size of the fall and high turnover point to a price-action driven unwind, with traders reacting to the sharp intraday slide.

Navin Fluorine International Ltd (+0.73%) Navin Fluorine gained modestly but drew outsized traded value, suggesting institutional activity at elevated price levels. The stock’s resilience, despite a risk-off session in equities, kept it on dealer radars for relative outperformance.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (-4.51%) GRSE declined sharply while remaining among the top value-traded mid-caps, indicating aggressive profit-taking and risk reduction in the defence PSU space during the session. The fall came alongside heavy turnover, a typical pattern when traders book gains after a strong prior run and the stock approaches key resistance levels.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (+0.10%) MCX ended flat but traded near its 52-week high zone (52-week high ₹2,985.65), keeping the counter active for value traders. The narrow move, despite high turnover, signals consolidation after a strong up-move in the stock over the past year.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Syngene International Ltd (+8.30%) Syngene jumped after its Q4 FY26 results and investor presentation, even though consolidated Q4 net profit fell 19.3% YoY to ₹147.9 crore. Investors focused on the reported operational positives including margin commentary in the coverage and Macquarie retaining an Outperform with a price target of ₹835, alongside updates such as capability additions and senior management changes.

HFCL Ltd (+8.24%) HFCL surged after reporting a sharp Q4 turnaround with profit of about ₹184.45 crore versus a loss a year ago, while revenue more than doubled to ₹1,824.12 crore. The company also declared a ₹0.20 per share dividend and cited a higher FY26 order book of ₹21,206 crore, which strengthened earnings visibility and pushed the stock near its 52-week high.

MTAR Technologies Ltd (+14.09%) MTAR Technologies spiked in high-value trade as buyers pushed the stock sharply higher toward its 52-week high of ₹6,750. With no specific news item in the provided data, the move appears driven by momentum trading and a breakout attempt, supported by a sharp rise in price on strong turnover.

Cemindia Projects Ltd (+20.00%) Cemindia Projects hit the 20% upper circuit, indicating the stock was locked at the day’s maximum permitted gain. The move came with very high volume for the counter (2.08 crore shares), signalling aggressive demand even as the broader market closed lower.

IRM Energy Ltd (+0.03%) IRM Energy ended flat but featured among the top traded-by-value small-caps, showing sustained interest and active churn. The narrow close suggests matched buying and selling at higher volumes, often seen when traders build or adjust positions without a fresh headline catalyst.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 ended at 23,997.55 (-0.74%) and Sensex at 76,913.50 (-0.75%), with declines marginally outpacing advances (1,998 stocks up vs 2,060 down). Midcaps (-0.8%) and smallcaps (-0.4%) also ended lower, snapping a short winning streak in smallcaps.

Sectorally, IT was the only pocket that closed higher (Nifty IT +0.4%), while cyclicals and defensives largely slipped. Nifty Metal fell 2.2% after three straight sessions of gains, Nifty Realty dropped 1.5%, and Nifty FMCG declined 1.2%; Nifty Bank closed down 0.7% and PSU banks lost 1.5%, reflecting pressure across financials. Nifty Pharma finished largely flat.

On flows, the latest available provisional data showed FIIs net sold ₹2,468.42 crore on April 29, while DIIs net bought ₹2,262.17 crore, highlighting domestic support amid foreign selling. Markets also headed into a holiday setup with May 1 marked as a trading holiday, which typically amplifies end-of-month position adjustments during earnings season.

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