Top Traded by Volume Today 12-Mar-2026: Most Active Stocks

Indian equity benchmarks closed lower for the fourth consecutive session on March 12, 2026, amid rising geopolitical tensions and an uptick in crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 fell 227.70 points (0.95%) to settle at 23,639.15, while the Sensex declined 829.29 points (1.08%) to 76,034.42. Market breadth was weak, with 1,653 stocks advancing and 2,401 declining. Despite the negative sentiment, the power and energy sectors bucked the trend and saw significant buying interest, while auto and banking stocks dragged the indices down.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Adani Power Ltd (+7.38%)

Adani Power surged on massive volumes as part of a broad-based rally in the power sector. Investors reacted positively to sector tailwinds, including expectations of increased power demand due to an early summer and a positive outlook from Morgan Stanley on thermal coal load pickup. The high trading volume of 8.66 crore shares underscores strong buying interest in the counter amid favorable sector dynamics.

Eternal Ltd (-1.14%)

Eternal Ltd was among the most active stocks with a volume of 7.19 crore shares, despite closing with a minor loss. The high volume indicates significant trading activity from both buyers and sellers. The stock witnessed profit-booking after recent gains, leading to a subdued close in an overall weak market.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-0.18%)

HDFC Bank recorded high trading volume of 4.86 crore shares, reflecting its status as an index heavyweight in a volatile session. The stock showed resilience, closing with a marginal decline while the broader Nifty Bank index fell by 1.10%. The high trading activity was driven by institutional investors adjusting their positions amidst sectoral weakness.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (-1.34%)

Vodafone Idea was the most traded stock of the day with a staggering volume of 47.82 crore shares. The high activity was triggered by the company's disclosure of planned meetings with institutional investors. This news put the stock in focus as the market awaits potential updates on crucial fundraising plans, leading to heightened speculation and trading volume.

NTPC Green Energy Ltd (+12.58%)

NTPC Green Energy rallied sharply after news highlighted a surge across power stocks on expectations of strong summer demand. The positive momentum was also supported by its subsidiary commissioning a 270 MW solar project in Gujarat a day prior. These combined factors led to a significant investor interest, pushing the stock up by over 12% on high volume.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (+2.04%)

Suzlon Energy gained amid a broader rally in green energy stocks, which investors favored amidst rising geopolitical tensions. The stock's rise was further supported by a 'buy' recommendation from JM Financial, which cited a favorable outlook for the energy sector due to high LNG prices and the approaching summer. This positive analyst coverage attracted significant trading volume.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

Jindal Saw Ltd (+0.43%)

Jindal Saw witnessed heavy trading volumes, continuing its momentum from the previous two sessions where it rallied 22% following a strong Q3 operational performance. Today's high volume of 10.73 crore shares indicates sustained investor interest, with the stock consolidating its recent sharp gains. The activity reflects a positive reaction to the company's robust quarterly results.

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (+3.74%)

Jaiprakash Power Ventures rallied in line with the broader power sector, which saw strong buying interest. The stock gained as investors anticipated higher electricity demand with the onset of summer. The sector-wide positive sentiment was the primary catalyst for the stock's upward movement on high volume.

Reliance Power Ltd (+3.59%)

Reliance Power also climbed higher, benefiting from the strong tailwinds in the power and energy sectors. The stock attracted high trading volumes as market participants bought into power generation companies. The rally was driven by the collective investor belief that the sector is poised for strong performance due to seasonal demand spikes.

Market Overview

The Indian stock market closed in the red on March 12, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex both falling by approximately 1%. The decline was attributed to negative global cues, including rising crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns, which prompted a gap-down opening. Market breadth was decidedly negative, with nearly three stocks declining for every two that advanced on the BSE, signaling widespread selling pressure.

Sectoral performance was mixed. The Auto, FMCG, and Private Bank indices were the top losers, dragging the market down. In contrast, the Power and Energy sectors emerged as clear outperformers, with several stocks posting significant gains on expectations of strong seasonal demand. Broader market indices like the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 also ended lower but showed some recovery from their intraday lows, outperforming the frontline indices.

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