Top Traded by Volume Today 17-Mar-2026: Most Active Stocks

Introduction

Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, snapping a three-day losing streak. The Nifty 50 rose 172.35 points, or 0.74%, to settle at 23,581.15, while the Sensex gained 567.99 points, or 0.75%, to close at 76,070.84. Market breadth was positive, with approximately 2,083 shares advancing and 1,713 declining, indicating broad-based buying. The metal and banking sectors were among the top performers, contributing significantly to the day's gains.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (-1.60%)

Vodafone Idea Ltd was the most actively traded stock, with a massive volume of 45.67 crore shares. The heightened trading activity follows a report from the previous day about potential new investor interest from JSW and ST Telemedia, which kept the counter in the spotlight despite a minor price correction.

Eternal Ltd (+5.70%)

Eternal Ltd surged 5.70% on the back of exceptionally high trading volume after brokerage firm Kotak added the stock to its model portfolio. Kotak's report, projecting a potential upside of up to 70%, acted as a major catalyst, prompting strong buying interest from investors and making it a top Sensex gainer.

Tata Steel Ltd (+4.41%)

Tata Steel Ltd rallied 4.41% amid a broad-based surge in the metal sector, which was the day's top-performing index. The stock witnessed high trading volumes as investors reacted positively to the strong momentum across ferrous and non-ferrous metal companies.

Adani Power Ltd (+0.91%)

Adani Power Ltd saw significant trading activity with over 4.46 crore shares changing hands, resulting in a modest gain of 0.91%. The stock remains a high-volume counter, consistently attracting substantial interest from both retail and institutional traders.

HDFC Bank Ltd (+0.64%)

HDFC Bank Ltd recorded high trading volumes of 3.94 crore shares as it contributed to gains in the Nifty Bank index, which closed 0.5% higher. The banking heavyweight's activity was part of a wider positive trend observed across the private banking space during the session.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Yes Bank Ltd (+0.49%)

Yes Bank Ltd was one of the most traded mid-cap stocks, with 9.50 crore shares exchanged. The stock registered a marginal gain, aligning with the positive sentiment in the broader banking sector as the Nifty Bank index ended the day in positive territory.

Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd (-3.22%)

Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd witnessed heavy trading volume of 9 crore shares, closing 3.22% lower. The stock touched a new 52-week high during the session before succumbing to profit-booking at higher levels, which led to the sharp increase in trading activity.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (+0.49%)

Suzlon Energy Ltd continued to attract high trading volumes, with 7.66 crore shares traded, reflecting sustained interest from retail investors. The stock closed with a marginal gain, maintaining its status as one of the most active counters in the mid-cap segment.

IDBI Bank Ltd (-3.83%)

IDBI Bank Ltd declined 3.83% on significant trading volumes of over 5.22 crore shares. The stock faced consistent selling pressure, causing it to underperform the broader banking index, which closed higher for the day.

Vishal Mega Mart Ltd (-2.69%)

Vishal Mega Mart Ltd fell 2.69% amid heightened trading activity, with volumes reaching 4.16 crore shares. The stock experienced selling pressure throughout the session, which contributed to its negative close.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (+3.63%)

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd gained 3.63% with robust trading volumes of over 8 crore shares. The buying momentum was supported by positive technical indicators, which attracted significant interest from traders to the power sector stock.

Urban Company Ltd (-3.09%)

Urban Company Ltd saw heavy trading volumes of 6.44 crore shares but closed 3.09% lower for the day. The stock remained under selling pressure, leading to its negative performance despite the high level of activity.

Gokul Agro Resources Ltd (+19.99%)

Gokul Agro Resources Ltd was locked in the 20% upper circuit, surging 19.99% on the back of massive trading volumes. The rally was driven by renewed investor confidence and strong buying interest following a four-day corrective decline in the stock.

GTL Infrastructure Ltd (-0.97%)

GTL Infrastructure Ltd was among the most active small-cap stocks, with 4.69 crore shares traded. The penny stock saw a marginal decline, with its price movement primarily driven by high retail trading participation.

ITI Ltd (-0.33%)

ITI Ltd recorded high trading volumes of 4.42 crore shares, although the stock closed nearly flat with a minor loss of 0.33%. The elevated volume indicated significant trading interest but a lack of clear directional momentum from buyers or sellers.

Market Overview

The Indian stock market registered a strong comeback, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 closing up by approximately 0.75% each. The Sensex ended at 76,070.84, while the Nifty 50 closed at 23,581.15. The market's recovery was broad-based, as reflected in the positive advance-decline ratio of 2,083 stocks rising against 1,713 falling.

Sectoral performance was robust, with the metal index leading the gains. The banking sector also provided strong support, with both private and public sector bank indices closing in the green. Mid-cap and small-cap indices also participated in the rally, with the BSE Midcap index gaining 1.08% and the BSE Smallcap index rising 0.43%. The positive sentiment was supported by mixed but largely stable global cues and moderate activity from foreign institutional investors.

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