Top Traded by Value Today 04-Aug-2026: NSE, BSE

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 23,962.80 (+0.3%) while the BSE Sensex settled at 76,741.82 (+0.3%) on 04 Aug 2026, with the broader Nifty 500 ending at 23,081.15 (+0.8%). Market breadth stayed strongly positive with 2,015 advances and 692 declines out of 2,767 stocks traded. Mid-cap EV and cables names dominated the high-value activity, while internet and realty themes also stayed firm in the broader market. The session was supported by foreign fund inflows and dip buying after the previous session’s fall, though afternoon profit booking trimmed gains.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

Life Insurance Corporation of India (-7.86%) LIC fell sharply after the government announced an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 6.5% stake, with a base sale of 2.5% scheduled for Aug 4-5, 2026. The supply overhang from a large promoter selldown typically pressures the traded price as investors recalibrate for the increased free float and near-term supply.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-1.48%) HDFC Bank declined in high-value trade, with the stock continuing to hover close to its 52-week low zone (52-week low: 726.75), which tends to attract incremental selling on rallies. With no fresh company-specific disclosure in the provided news set, the move appeared driven by ongoing positioning in index-heavy financials alongside profit booking.

Reliance Industries Ltd (-1.22%) Reliance slipped even as it remained among the most traded by value, indicating active two-way institutional participation. In the absence of a specific catalyst in the provided updates, the decline looked like profit taking after a recent move, with the stock still trading not far from its 52-week low (1250.55).

Bajaj Finance Ltd (+1.06%) Bajaj Finance gained with the stock trading close to its 52-week high (1177.60), a setup that often draws momentum-driven participation in liquid large caps. With no incremental news in the provided feed, the rise alongside strong traded value suggests buyers were willing to add exposure near recent highs.

ICICI Bank Ltd (+0.06%) ICICI Bank ended flat but featured among the day’s highest traded-by-value counters, reflecting continued index and institutional activity. With no fresh headline catalyst in the provided data, the marginal move suggests steady accumulation and hedging flows around a stock trading near its 52-week high zone (1479.90).

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Ather Energy Ltd (+13.98%) Ather Energy surged after reporting a strong Q1 FY27 performance, with consolidated total income at ₹1,260 crore (+87.2% YoY) and deliveries at 83,173 (+80.5% YoY). Investors also reacted to the operating inflection as EBITDA turned positive at about ₹9 crore and the net loss narrowed to ₹51 crore, while the company flagged an EL platform product launch on Aug 29, 2026.

KEI Industries Ltd (+9.74%) KEI Industries rallied after its board approved a capacity expansion at the new Salarpur (Khairthal-Tijara) unit, including an addition of 50,000 KMS of cables and 40,000 MT of GI wires. The company pegged the investment at about ₹700 crore funded through internal accruals, a signal to investors of multi-year growth capex without immediate balance-sheet stress.

One 97 Communications Ltd (+2.33%) One 97 Communications gained in heavy value trade as internet-linked stocks remained among the stronger areas, with the broader market context showing Nifty India Internet as a top index gainer. With no company-specific news in the provided dataset, the move is best explained as sector-led momentum plus technical strength near its 52-week high (1437.00).

National Aluminium Company Ltd (+4.53%) NALCO climbed on strong volumes in a session where broader breadth was firmly positive, helping cyclicals participate in the rally. In the absence of a specific corporate trigger in the provided feed, the price action points to sector rotation into metal-linked names alongside high-liquidity buying.

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (-2.29%) Kalyan Jewellers declined despite high traded value, suggesting active churn rather than one-way selling. With no verified company announcement in the provided news block for the last two days, the fall appears driven by traders reducing exposure in a liquid mid-cap counter even as the broader market stayed positive.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd (+19.99%) Restaurant Brands Asia jumped 19.99%, a move consistent with an upper-circuit style rally, with extremely heavy volumes at 12.20 crore shares. With no specific headline in the provided news set, the magnitude and volume indicate aggressive buying and limited sell supply through the session.

Vedant Fashions Ltd (+16.76%) Vedant Fashions surged with unusually high volumes of 3.25 crore shares, placing it among the most active small caps by traded value. In the absence of a verified catalyst in the provided feed, the move appears driven by a sharp momentum burst as buyers chased the stock higher in a broad risk-on session.

Bluestone Jewellery & Lifestyle Ltd (+5.96%) Bluestone advanced as it traded close to its 52-week high (872.60), a level that often draws momentum participation when liquidity is strong. The stock’s 1.28 crore volume indicates the rise was backed by sustained activity rather than a late-session spike.

Netweb Technologies India Ltd (+3.84%) Netweb Technologies gained on steady volumes, reflecting continued interest in high-beta tech names as broader indices closed higher. With no fresh corporate trigger in the provided dataset, the move is best attributed to technical follow-through and active participation in a liquid small-cap name.

Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd (+2.78%) Great Eastern Shipping rose with near-1 crore shares traded, keeping it among the top small caps by value. In the absence of a news catalyst in the provided feed, the uptick suggests a technical rebound supported by strong liquidity.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 ended at 23,962.80 (+0.3%) and Sensex at 76,741.82 (+0.3%), while the broader Nifty 500 outperformed at 23,081.15 (+0.8%). Market breadth stayed decisively in favor of advancers, with 2,015 stocks rising versus 692 falling out of 2,767 traded, highlighting broad participation beyond the benchmarks.

Sector-wise, the context data showed Media as the best-performing sector (up 2.7%), while BSE Realty and Nifty India Internet featured among the top index gainers, aligning with the day’s strength in internet-linked mid caps and consumption-oriented small caps. The market was supported by foreign fund inflows and dip buying after the previous session’s decline, though some afternoon profit booking capped the intraday advance.

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