Top Traded by Value Today 12-Aug-2026: Key Stocks

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 24,471.70 (-0.46%) and Sensex ended at 78,154.25 (-0.49%) on 12 Aug 2026, tracking weakness linked to elevated crude oil prices. Sector-wise, Nifty IT (-1.54%) and FMCG names on company-specific news weighed, while Nifty PSU Bank (+2.05%) and metal-linked counters supported pockets of the tape. Midcaps held up better with Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.28%, even as stock-specific events dominated the most traded-by-value list. FII and DII flow data was not provided in today’s dataset.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

Bharti Airtel Ltd (+1.16%) Bharti Airtel rose after the company submitted the transcript of its Q1 FY27 earnings webinar held on 05 Aug 2026, keeping focus on its audited June-quarter commentary. The filing helped extend post-results positioning in a stock that stayed among the most traded by value despite a weak benchmark close.

HDFC Bank Ltd (+0.00%) HDFC Bank stayed flat on price but featured among the top traded-by-value names due to very high volumes, signalling heavy two-way institutional churn. With the stock trading close to its 52-week low zone (52W low: Rs 722.00), flows appeared to be driven more by positioning and rebalancing than a fresh news trigger.

State Bank of India (+1.31%) State Bank of India advanced alongside a clear sector tailwind as the Nifty PSU Bank index climbed 2.05% during the session. Investors rotated into PSU banks even as the broader Nifty closed lower, pushing SBI into the top value-traded list with 1.89 crore shares traded.

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (-3.71%) TCS fell sharply as IT stocks weakened, with the Nifty IT index ending down 1.54% amid a risk-off tape. The broader market narrative also flagged pressure on Tata group counters following headlines around leadership changes, which added to the selling in a high-weightage IT name.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (+1.22%) HAL gained on strong participation with the stock trading close to its 52-week high band (52W high: Rs 5,054.40), which often attracts momentum and breakout-oriented flows. In a down market, the relative outperformance helped keep HAL among the top traded-by-value large caps.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (-10.55%) Godrej Consumer Products slid after the company announced a top management change, with Sudhir Sitapati resigning as MD and CEO effective 11 Aug 2026 and Aasif Malbari appointed MD and CEO from 12 Aug 2026. Investors typically de-risk consumer staples names on sudden leadership transitions due to uncertainty around execution continuity, and the stock also tested its 52-week low zone (52W low: Rs 908.00).

Hindustan Copper Ltd (+2.75%) Hindustan Copper rose as metal-linked counters stayed supported in today’s tape, with market context showing strength in large metal names during the session. The stock’s heavy traded volumes kept it in the value leaders, indicating active participation alongside the broader metals move.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (+2.63%) MCX gained as elevated crude prices and macro volatility kept commodities in focus, which typically supports trading activity expectations for exchange platforms. The move came with strong value turnover, reinforcing that the buying was participation-led rather than a low-volume uptick.

National Aluminium Company Ltd (+7.89%) NALCO jumped as the session saw clear interest in metal counters, reflected in strong moves in large peers highlighted in the market context. The rally also pushed the stock closer to its 52-week high (Rs 445.10), drawing momentum flows on top of sector strength.

Apar Industries Ltd (+7.58%) Apar Industries climbed on a momentum move backed by high participation, taking the price closer to its 52-week high (Rs 18,432.40). With no specific company news provided in today’s dataset, the sharp up move and proximity to a 52-week breakout level point to technical and flow-driven buying.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd (-1.76%) Tenneco Clean Air slipped amid reports of a large block deal, with market reports indicating roughly 3.2 crore shares (about 8% equity) changing hands, creating near-term supply overhang. The company also filed its Q1 FY27 earnings call transcript with reported revenue of Rs 15,448 million and PAT of Rs 1,652 million, but the block trade dominated price discovery given the day’s exceptional volume of 9.11 crore shares.

Finolex Cables Ltd (+5.86%) Finolex Cables rallied after the board approved its unaudited standalone and consolidated results for the quarter ended 30 Jun 2026 and disclosed a limited review by Deloitte (11 Aug 2026). The post-result reaction was reinforced by market reports highlighting strong quarter performance, and the stock traded actively with 2.22 crore shares.

Dr Agarwals Health Care Ltd (-5.83%) Dr Agarwals fell after market reports flagged block deals involving about 4.07 crore shares (around 12.9% equity) at roughly Rs 506.5 per share, which typically pressures the price due to a large one-day increase in tradable supply. The heavy turnover of 4.92 crore shares reflected that the move was flow-led rather than a gradual sell-off.

TD Power Systems Ltd (+15.87%) TD Power Systems surged in a high-volume momentum move, rising close to its 52-week high (Rs 1,529.00). With no company-specific news provided in today’s dataset, the sharp jump alongside 1.20 crore shares traded suggests a breakout-style move driven by positioning and liquidity.

Marksans Pharma Ltd (+12.14%) Marksans Pharma jumped as the price moved closer to its 52-week high (Rs 319.90), signalling a momentum push. The stock also saw very strong participation with 5.05 crore shares traded, indicating the rally was backed by unusually high activity.

Market Overview

Indian equities closed lower on 12 Aug 2026, with Nifty 50 ending at 24,471.70 (-0.46%) and Sensex at 78,154.25 (-0.49%). The market context cited elevated crude oil prices nearing $10 per barrel as a key macro overhang, keeping risk appetite in check through the session.

Sector performance was mixed. Nifty IT fell 1.54%, weighing on benchmarks, while defensives and cyclicals diverged with Nifty PSU Bank rising 2.05% and Nifty Pharma inching up 0.05%. Volatility cooled with India VIX down 3.22% to 11.86, and broader indices showed relative resilience with Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.28% and Nifty Next 50 up 0.13%.

Company-specific events played an outsized role in today’s high-value turnover list, including leadership changes at Godrej Consumer Products and block deals in select small caps, alongside sector rotation that kept PSU banks and metal-linked names in focus.

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