Top Traded by Value Today 19-May-2026: Top Stocks

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 23,618.00 (-0.14%) and Sensex ended at 75,200.85 (-0.15%) on 19 May 2026, slipping despite a strong run in IT stocks. Market breadth was negative with 19 advances, 29 declines and 2 unchanged on the Nifty 50. Information technology led from the front as the Nifty IT index rose 3.23%, while Bank and Metals indices stayed in the red.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

ICICI Bank Ltd (-0.80%) ICICI Bank eased after the group disclosed implications of Prudential plc’s agreement to acquire 75% of Bharti Life, which is expected to push Prudential’s holding in ICICI Prudential Life below 10% and end its promoter status. While ICICI Bank said it will retain a majority shareholding in ICICI Pru Life, investors reacted to near-term uncertainty around ownership structure and any downstream changes in governance or partnerships.

Infosys Ltd (+4.77%) Infosys climbed as the Nifty IT index extended its three-day rally, supported by a weaker rupee that improves near-term revenue translation for export-heavy IT companies. The stock also saw above-average trading activity, reflecting investors rotating into IT names that were leading the index move.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-0.75%) HDFC Bank slipped amid weakness in the banking pack, with the Nifty Bank index ending lower on the day. The stock also saw a reported block trade on the NSE, and such large prints can add incremental supply, keeping the price under pressure even when volumes remain high.

Reliance Industries Ltd (-0.97%) Reliance declined as oil and gas stocks stayed sensitive to reports of a Rs 3 per litre windfall tax on petrol, which raised margin and policy overhang concerns for the sector. The stock’s fall came despite reports that Reliance is in talks with CATL and other suppliers to source parts for a planned 100 GWh battery system, as investors weighed the near-term refining-fuels headline more heavily.

BSE Ltd (+1.70%) BSE gained as exchange-related stocks tracked elevated trading activity, keeping the counter among the most traded by value. The stock remained close to its 52-week high zone, and sustained volumes supported the move.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Coforge Ltd (+4.70%) Coforge jumped in line with the broader IT rally, as the Nifty IT index rose 3.23% on the day. Investors typically bid up IT exporters when the rupee weakens because a larger share of revenues is dollar-linked.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (+2.05%) MCX advanced as commodity-linked counters stayed active, with crude trading above $110 per barrel in the broader market narrative. Higher commodity participation and volatility expectations tend to lift focus on platform businesses, keeping MCX among the most traded by value.

Steel Authority of India Ltd (+3.32%) SAIL rose as the stock pushed up to the Rs 200 zone, trading close to its 52-week high of Rs 200.15. The move was supported by heavy volumes, indicating momentum-led buying in a stock that was near a key technical level.

PB Fintech Ltd (+2.59%) PB Fintech gained with strong value turnover, as investors accumulated the stock despite a softer tone in the broader BFSI space. The rise, along with active volumes, suggested momentum positioning in a counter that remains below its 52-week high but was traded aggressively through the session.

Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd (+2.53%) Dixon climbed alongside strength in consumer durables, with the BSE Consumer Durables index rising 1.50%. The stock’s gain also reflected continued interest in electronics manufacturing theme names, keeping it among the most traded midcaps by value.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (+9.50%) Apollo Micro Systems surged after reporting strong Q4FY26 results, including a sharp year-on-year jump in profit, backed by better execution and healthy order inflows. The company also announced a final dividend of Re 0.25 per share, while disclosures highlighted an order book of Rs 1,432 crore as of March 31, 2026, reinforcing earnings visibility.

Triveni Turbine Ltd (+7.25%) Triveni Turbine rallied on heavy volumes, indicating aggressive positioning in the counter among smallcaps traded by value. The stock moved closer to its 52-week high (Rs 675.40), signalling a momentum-driven move.

Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd (+0.45%) Great Eastern Shipping edged higher with sustained activity, staying on the list of most traded smallcaps by value. The modest price change alongside high volumes suggested churn between buyers and sellers rather than a single headline-driven move.

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (+2.39%) Himadri Speciality Chemical rose as chemicals outperformed on the day, with the Chemicals sector showing gains in the broader market data. The stock also stayed in focus with high volumes and traded within reach of its 52-week high zone.

Jindal Drilling & Industries Ltd (-0.41%) Jindal Drilling slipped marginally even as it remained among the most active smallcaps by value, pointing to profit-taking at higher levels. The heavy volumes alongside a small decline suggested selling pressure absorbed by bids rather than a sharp risk-off move.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 settled at 23,618.00 (-0.14%) and Sensex closed at 75,200.85 (-0.15%), ending slightly lower despite a strong rally in technology stocks. Market breadth on the Nifty was negative with 19 advancing stocks versus 29 declines, underlining that gains were narrow.

Sector performance was led by technology: Nifty IT rose 3.23% and the broader Teck index gained 1.76%, helped by the weaker rupee narrative that tends to benefit export-oriented IT companies. In contrast, Nifty Bank fell 0.24% and Metals slipped 0.26%, which capped headline indices even as pockets like Healthcare (+0.55%) and Auto (+0.29%) were positive.

Macro and positioning cues also shaped trading: market commentary flagged Brent above $110 per barrel, keeping energy and policy headlines in focus, while India VIX was noted to have eased, supporting selective risk-taking in high-beta pockets.

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