Top Traded by Value Today 13-Aug-2026: Market Movers
Introduction
Nifty 50 ended lower at 24,353.35 (-0.34%) on Thursday, as traders positioned for expiry-day volatility amid largely negative sectoral breadth. Most indices traded in the red during the session, with selling pressure visible in metals, oil and gas, pharma, private banks and consumer-facing pockets, while media, FMCG, IT, realty, chemicals and cement saw relative strength. FII and DII flow data and an advance-decline ratio were not provided in the dataset.
Large Cap Top Traded by Value
UltraTech Cement Ltd (-0.73%) UltraTech Cement slipped after a reported promoter-group block deal hit the tape, with market reports pointing to a stake sale at a discount to the prior close. That supply overhang typically pressures near-term price discovery as buyers demand a lower clearing price when large secondary paper comes to market. The stock still featured among the top traded-by-value names, reflecting institutional participation around the block.
Bharti Airtel Ltd (+0.09%) Bharti Airtel was active by value as investors reacted to plan changes that included discontinuation of select prepaid packs and a higher replacement price point, a move closely tracked for its potential impact on ARPU. Broker commentary cited in market reports also kept the stock in focus, as investors weighed ARPU upside versus valuation. Volumes remained elevated versus recent averages in the context provided, indicating active churn.
HDFC Bank Ltd (-0.27%) HDFC Bank saw heavy value turnover even as it ended marginally lower, with the price sitting near its 52-week low zone (52W low: 722.00), which often attracts two-way institutional flows. With no fresh company-specific news in the dataset, the activity aligned with the broader pressure on private banks highlighted in the market context.
ICICI Bank Ltd (-1.26%) ICICI Bank declined in line with the broader selling pressure in private banks flagged in the market narrative for the day. With no stock-specific filing provided, investors appeared to reduce exposure to rate-sensitive financials on a risk-off session, which translated into a sharper fall versus the benchmark.
Solar Industries India Ltd (+6.43%) Solar Industries rallied sharply and traded near its 52-week high (52W high: 20,400.00), which can trigger momentum and breakout-driven buying. In the absence of a fresh company update in the dataset, the move looked largely technical, reinforced by strong traded value and a close near the day’s peak.
Mid Cap Top Traded by Value
Astral Ltd (+9.12%) Astral jumped after reporting strong Q1 FY27 numbers, with consolidated revenue at Rs 15,780m (+15.9%), EBITDA at Rs 2,440m (+25.8%) and PAT at Rs 1,202m (+51.8%). The company also highlighted progress on its CPVC resin plant (40,000 MT, targeted readiness by Dec 2026) and capacity expansion, alongside an acquisition of a 60% stake in DSS, which investors typically read as an added growth lever. The sharp move also coincided with a technical breakout described in the context, supporting the follow-through buying.
Lenskart Solutions Ltd (+1.61%) Lenskart gained after the company disclosed its unaudited Q1 results and board actions, including ESOP allotment of 585,561 equity shares and approvals around subsidiaries and JV structure. Investors also tracked the company’s decision to increase stake in the Baofeng Framekart JV and set up step-down subsidiaries in Korea and Wenzhou (China), signalling ongoing international build-out. The stock’s high traded value reflected active positioning around the results and corporate actions.
Cupid Ltd (+1.74%) Cupid edged higher and closed almost at its 52-week high (52W high: 295.00), suggesting breakout-led participation. With no company-specific news in the dataset, the strong turnover looked driven by price action near a key resistance level and sustained volume.
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (+2.36%) Kalyan Jewellers advanced with high value turnover, despite no fresh filing in the dataset, indicating the move was likely flow-led rather than announcement-driven. The stock remains below its 52-week high (649.00), and the day’s rise appeared consistent with incremental accumulation seen in consumer discretionary counters in pockets of the market.
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (+0.19%) MCX ended marginally higher and stayed among the most traded-by-value names, consistent with heightened activity around expiry-day volatility referenced in the market context. With no specific corporate trigger provided, the stock’s heavy turnover likely reflected increased hedging and speculative churn linked to broader derivatives and commodity market activity.
Small Cap Top Traded by Value
Netweb Technologies India Ltd (+7.10%) Netweb rallied and traded close to its 52-week high (52W high: 5,241.65), a setup that often brings momentum buying and short covering. With no new company announcement in the dataset, the catalyst visible in the provided data was the breakout-style move supported by strong volume for the counter.
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd (+7.12%) Sarda Energy climbed on heavy volume (2.48 Cr shares), pointing to aggressive rotation into the name despite the broader market’s mixed tone. In the absence of a company-specific update in the dataset, the move appeared flow-driven, with traders reacting to the stock’s sharp percentage swing and liquidity.
Amagi Media Labs Ltd (+2.96%) Amagi rose with sizable turnover, aligning with the market context that media was among the pockets showing relative strength during the session. With no fresh filing cited, the move looked sector-linked, with volumes indicating active participation.
Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd (+8.87%) Mishra Dhatu Nigam surged and moved closer to its 52-week high (456.90), which can trigger technical buying as resistance levels are tested. With no company-specific news in the dataset, the strong up move and heavy traded value suggest momentum and positioning were the primary drivers.
Urban Company Ltd (+1.62%) Urban Company gained modestly but featured among the top traded-by-value small caps due to very high volume (5.38 Cr shares). With no fresh catalyst provided, the activity points to stock-specific churn and liquidity-driven participation rather than a single identifiable news trigger.
Market Overview
Indian equities remained under pressure on Thursday, with Nifty 50 closing at 24,353.35 (-0.34%) as traders navigated expiry-day volatility. Global cues were mixed, with Asian markets firmer on a rebound in technology shares and an in-line US inflation print, while elevated crude oil prices were cited as a key concern for domestic risk appetite.
Sectoral breadth was largely negative, according to the provided context. Metals, oil and gas, pharma, private banks and consumer-facing segments saw selling pressure, while media, FMCG, IT, realty, chemicals and cement held up better, creating a market where stock-specific triggers and technical levels drove much of the day’s traded value.
FII and DII flow data and an advance-decline ratio were not available in today’s dataset.
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