Top Traded by Volume Today 28-Sep-2026: Most Active
Introduction
Nifty 50 closed at 22,836.85 (-1.31%) while the BSE Sensex fell to 72,936.06 (-1.30%), with market breadth sharply negative at 2 advances and 48 declines on the Nifty. Trading activity was concentrated in telecom and banking counters, reflecting churn in high-beta names as Nifty Bank ended down 1.83%. Among the most active stocks by volume, Vodafone Idea, PC Jeweller and Yes Bank dominated turnover, while Syncom Formulations and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) stood out as the key volume-led gainers.
Large Cap Top Traded by Volume
Vodafone Idea Ltd (-5.47%) Vodafone Idea slid sharply in a high-volume session as traders exited after the stock failed to hold early levels near the day’s open and drifted lower through the session. With no fresh company announcement in the provided news flow, the move was largely driven by price action, with the stock trading down toward its short-term trend levels while volumes hit 51.85 crore shares.
Adani Power Ltd (-3.30%) Adani Power declined as equities remained under pressure across sectors, with the benchmark indices closing lower by over 1%. In the absence of a stock-specific trigger in the provided updates, the fall alongside heavy trading volumes suggests position unwinding in high-beta power names during the broader risk-off session.
HDFC Bank Ltd (-2.30%) HDFC Bank fell in line with the sharp drop in bank indices, with Nifty Bank closing down 1.83%, pulling large lenders lower. The stock also featured among the highest traded by value in the broader market list, indicating institutional-level churn rather than a low-volume drift.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (-0.35%) Kotak Mahindra Bank ended marginally lower as banking stocks faced broad pressure, reflected in the day’s sharp decline in Nifty Bank and BSE Bankex. The high volume of 1.98 crore shares indicates active two-way trade even though the price decline was relatively contained.
Eternal Ltd (-1.12%) Eternal declined amid a weak tape across sectors, with the Nifty 50 closing with 48 of 50 constituents in the red. With no company-specific headline in the supplied context, the stock’s position among the day’s most traded names points to active short-term trading during the market-wide selloff.
Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume
Yes Bank Ltd (-5.61%) Yes Bank fell after a negative broker view highlighted in the provided context, with Citi putting the stock on negative watch and flagging a Sell stance with a target cited at Rs 22. The call prompted traders to cut exposure, and the reaction was amplified by heavy volumes of 12.75 crore shares in an already weak banking session.
Suzlon Energy Ltd (-2.70%) Suzlon Energy declined amid broad-based selling across riskier mid-cap names as the Nifty Midcap 100 closed down 1.44%. With no stock-specific update in the supplied news flow, the high volume of 7.13 crore shares suggests traders used the session to reduce positions as the stock traded near the lower end of its 52-week range.
NMDC Ltd (-3.22%) NMDC dropped in a weak market where most sectors closed in the red, pressuring cyclical names as the Nifty 50 slid 1.31%. In the absence of a company announcement in the provided context, the selloff and 2.56 crore share volume indicate active profit-taking and de-risking in the counter during the market decline.
IDFC First Bank Ltd (-3.88%) IDFC First Bank fell as the banking pack stayed under pressure, with Nifty Bank down 1.83% and BSE Bankex down 1.80% on the day. The stock’s 2.26 crore share volume points to heavy churn as traders reacted to the broader selloff in financials.
Bank of Maharashtra (-4.66%) Bank of Maharashtra slid sharply as PSU and broader banking names weakened with the decline in key bank indices. With no stock-specific catalyst provided, the steep fall on 1.73 crore shares indicates aggressive unwinding in the counter during the day’s risk-off move.
Small Cap Top Traded by Volume
PC Jeweller Ltd (-4.25%) PC Jeweller fell on exceptionally heavy turnover of 42.69 crore shares, indicating a crowded trade unwinding during a weak broader market session. With no fresh company-specific headline in the supplied context, the decline came as the stock traded below its recent highs, suggesting profit-taking near the upper end of its 52-week range.
Hero Motors Ltd (-4.70%) Hero Motors declined in a volatile, high-volume session, with 15.73 crore shares traded as investors digested sharp intraday swings. The provided context highlights that the stock recently debuted on exchanges, and early post-listing price discovery often leads to heavy two-way trade and steep moves.
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd (-1.64%) Ola Electric slipped as investors tracked the company’s board meeting agenda around fund raising, with the provided context referencing an intimation about a board meeting to consider a rights issue. Such fund-raise considerations often pressure the stock price due to potential equity dilution, keeping volumes elevated at 9.00 crore shares.
Syncom Formulations (India) Ltd (+10.67%) Syncom Formulations surged on strong momentum buying, rising 10.67% with 8.64 crore shares traded as the stock moved closer to its 52-week high zone. With no specific corporate headline in the provided context, the move was driven by a high-volume breakout-style trade where investors chased price strength.
Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Ltd (+5.02%) Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) rose despite a weak market, supported by a sharp spike in trading activity, with the supplied context showing an outsized volume surge for the session. In the absence of a company announcement in the provided updates, the gain appeared linked to high-volume rotation within telecom counters, which were among the most actively traded names today.
Market Overview
Indian equities closed sharply lower, with the Nifty 50 ending at 22,836.85 (-1.31%) and the Sensex at 72,936.06 (-1.30%). Market breadth was extremely weak with 48 declines and only 2 advances on the Nifty, indicating the selloff was broad-based rather than limited to a few heavyweights.
Sectoral performance underscored the pressure on cyclicals and financials. Nifty Bank fell 1.83% and Nifty Financial Services dropped 1.55%, aligning with heavy volumes in HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, IDFC First Bank and Bank of Maharashtra; Nifty Auto declined 1.48% while Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 50 fell 1.44% and 1.49%, respectively.
The day’s most-active list by volume was dominated by high-beta, retail-heavy counters including Vodafone Idea and PC Jeweller, alongside bank names, reflecting active de-risking and rapid position adjustments as the benchmarks stayed under pressure through the session.
Explore More Market Movers
Readers can explore the complete list of market movers here:
Frequently Asked Questions
Did your stocks survive the war?
See what broke. See what stood.
Live Q2 Earnings Tracker
