Top Traded by Value Today 01-Sep-2026: Key NSE Stocks

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 24,080.40 (down 0.04%) while Sensex ended at 76,957.27 (up 0.03%) on 01 Sep 2026, as gains in select defensives and IT were offset by weakness across parts of financials, auto and pharma. Market action was stock-specific, with very high traded value concentrated in a handful of names across banking, telecom and a sharp block-deal driven move in a packaging stock. Sector cues in the provided context showed Nifty IT in the green during the session while midcaps remained under pressure.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

HDFC Bank Ltd (+0.43%) HDFC Bank traded among the highest by value as investors focused on large private banks for liquidity even as financials were mixed through the session. The stock’s modest gain, alongside heavy volume of 4.72 crore shares, suggested incremental positioning rather than a news-led re-rating.

Bharti Airtel Ltd (+2.30%) Bharti Airtel rose in high-value trade as the telecom major saw fresh buying interest after broker commentary referenced in the provided context, including a positive stance and target from a global brokerage. The move was backed by active volumes of 1.06 crore shares, keeping Airtel among the most tracked large caps on the day.

Reliance Industries Ltd (+1.74%) Reliance Industries gained after the supplied context flagged Street commentary around potential value-unlocking and brokerage target revisions, alongside discussions around refining and platform businesses. Investors responded by adding exposure in a heavy traded-value counter, with 1.35 crore shares changing hands.

Infosys Ltd (+2.44%) Infosys outperformed as IT stocks held up better than the broader market in the session, consistent with the positive bias in Nifty IT during the day’s trade. The stock’s rise on 1.37 crore shares indicated active participation in IT names as a relative defensive pocket.

ICICI Bank Ltd (-0.91%) ICICI Bank slipped despite remaining among the most traded by value, reflecting profit-taking and rotation within financials as the broader banking complex stayed volatile in the session. The decline came on strong volumes of 1.07 crore shares, indicating two-way institutional trade rather than low-liquidity drift.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Ather Energy Ltd (+2.59%) Ather Energy extended its upmove as the stock traded close to its 52-week high (Rs 1,741.90), keeping momentum traders engaged. The rise came with high participation of 1.04 crore shares, placing it among the most actively traded midcaps by value.

Welspun Corp Ltd (+6.91%) Welspun Corp jumped and traded near its 52-week high (Rs 2,576.50), signalling a strong breakout-style move in a high-value session. The stock’s sharp gain alongside 37.78 lakh shares indicated aggressive buying interest at higher levels.

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (-6.63%) Kalyan Jewellers declined sharply in high-value trade as investors cut exposure, pushing the stock further away from its 52-week high of Rs 649.00. With 1.40 crore shares traded, the fall pointed to heavy distribution rather than a low-volume slide.

Hindustan Copper Ltd (+0.16%) Hindustan Copper ended nearly flat but stayed among the top traded-by-value midcaps due to very high volumes of 1.49 crore shares. The muted price change despite large turnover suggested tight two-way trades and range-bound activity.

Hero MotoCorp Ltd (-0.09%) Hero MotoCorp was largely unchanged, aligning with the mixed-to-weak tone in autos highlighted in the session context. The stock’s marginal dip with 13.16 lakh shares traded indicated cautious positioning in auto names.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

EPL Ltd (-8.31%) EPL fell sharply after its 01 Sep disclosure under Regulation 29(2) confirmed promoter entity Epsilon Bidco Pte. Ltd.’s holding at 26.37%, keeping the market’s focus on promoter stake movements. The supplied context also highlighted a very large block deal in the stock, and the combination of disclosed holding and heavy off-market style supply drove the price down on an exceptional 14.42 crore shares.

Engineers India Ltd (+6.97%) Engineers India rallied with a high-volume move of 6.01 crore shares and traded close to its 52-week high of Rs 289.60, keeping it in the most active small caps by value. The sharp rise alongside elevated turnover pointed to a momentum-led session for the counter.

Vardhman Textiles Ltd (+4.55%) Vardhman Textiles climbed on strong participation, with 2.79 crore shares traded, placing it among the top value movers in small caps. The move reflected sustained demand in the stock despite it still being below its 52-week high of Rs 687.70.

Steel Strips Wheels Ltd (+16.98%) Steel Strips Wheels surged and moved close to its 52-week high of Rs 366.00, indicating a strong breakout-style rally. The jump came with 2.95 crore shares traded, signalling aggressive buying and fast price discovery through the day.

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (+3.49%) Himadri Speciality Chemical advanced on active trade of 1.45 crore shares, keeping it among the most tracked small caps by value. While still below its 52-week high of Rs 819.50, the session’s rise was supported by steady turnover.

Market Overview

Indian equities ended mixed on 01 Sep 2026 with Nifty 50 at 24,080.40 (down 0.04%) and Sensex at 76,957.27 (up 0.03%). The trading day was characterised by rotation across sectors, with IT showing relative resilience during the session while pockets of financials, auto and pharma saw pressure at different points.

The session context indicated divergent sectoral performance, with Nifty IT positive during the day’s trade while broader risk appetite in midcaps remained weaker. Volatility stayed contained but higher on the margin, with India VIX cited higher in the provided market snapshot, and turnover concentrated in a few high-value names across large, mid and small caps.

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