Top Traded by Value Today 21-Jul-2026: Key Stocks in India

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 24,187.70 (-0.21%) while the Sensex fell 238.41 points to 77,470.11 (-0.31%) on 21 Jul 2026, extending the decline for a second session. Despite the benchmark slip, market breadth stayed positive with 275 stocks advancing in the Nifty 500 universe, and both the Nifty Midcap 100 (+0.30%) and Nifty Smallcap 100 (+0.53%) outperforming. Chemicals and cement pockets held up better during the day, while IT and PSU banks were among the laggards, keeping the headline indices in a narrow, range-bound session.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

HDFC Bank Ltd (-2.08%) HDFC Bank extended its slide after the Street reacted to weaker-than-expected net interest margins reported for the June quarter, keeping the stock under pressure for a second day. The continued focus on margin trajectory translated into sustained selling in the lender, which also emerged as one of the biggest index drags. The counter saw the highest large-cap traded volume in this list at 4.41 crore shares.

ICICI Bank Ltd (+0.19%) ICICI Bank traded mildly higher after publishing its 32nd AGM notice, which included the board’s recommendation of a dividend of Rs 12 per equity share with a record date of 3 Aug 2026. For investors, the formal AGM communication and dividend timeline provided clarity on near-term shareholder payout. The stock remained among the most traded-by-value banking names with 2.00 crore shares changing hands.

Axis Bank Ltd (+0.15%) Axis Bank edged up after it published its unaudited Q1 FY27 results, reporting standalone PAT of Rs 7,113.92 crore and consolidated PAT of Rs 7,632.31 crore, along with standalone total income of Rs 40,721.05 crore. The publication kept the stock in focus amid peak earnings season, supporting active two-way trade. Volumes stayed heavy at 1.69 crore shares.

Reliance Industries Ltd (-1.48%) Reliance Industries slipped in a session where Oil and Gas was among the sectors that ended lower, adding to pressure on heavyweight counters. With the benchmark indices already trading weak, declines in index heavyweights like Reliance contributed to the Sensex and Nifty’s negative close. The stock also saw high turnover with 1.33 crore shares traded.

State Bank of India (-1.48%) SBI declined as PSU banking stocks were among the weaker pockets during the session, in line with the broader underperformance of the PSU Bank segment. The fall in a large index constituent amplified the drag on frontline indices even as broader markets stayed resilient. Trading activity remained elevated at 1.12 crore shares.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (+3.98%) Himadri gained as the chemicals space held up well during the session, keeping mid-cap chemical names in focus even as the benchmarks ended lower. The rally came with strong participation, with 2.30 crore shares traded and the stock trading close to its 52-week high zone (819.50). The move also aligned with the day’s sectoral outperformance in chemicals.

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (+1.22%) Kalyan Jewellers advanced in active trade, landing among the top mid-caps by value turnover with 3.07 crore shares changing hands. With no specific company announcement provided in today’s dataset, the move appeared driven by stock-specific momentum and high liquidity in the counter. The stock remains below its 52-week high of 617.30 but continued to see steady participation.

One 97 Communications Ltd (-3.58%) One 97 Communications (Paytm) fell sharply amid heavy turnover, indicating aggressive selling at higher levels during a weak headline market session. In the absence of a specific news trigger in the provided dataset, the decline is best explained by profit-taking and risk reduction in high-beta mid-cap names. Volumes were robust at 1.11 crore shares.

Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd (-3.20%) Dixon Technologies declined with notable value turnover, reflecting selling pressure in a stock that has run up over the longer term and was trading well below its 52-week high of 18,471.50. With no company-specific update provided here, the move points to earnings-season de-risking and a reset in richly valued electronics manufacturing names. The stock traded 5.67 lakh shares.

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (+8.69%) M&M Financial surged in a high-volume session, with 2.15 crore shares traded, making it one of the most active mid-caps by value. With no specific corporate headline in the provided dataset, the jump suggests momentum buying and potential short-covering in the NBFC space, especially as broader mid-caps outperformed the benchmark indices. The rise also pulled the stock closer to its 52-week high of 412.30.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Karur Vysya Bank Ltd (+12.86%) Karur Vysya Bank jumped after it reported strong Q1 FY27 numbers, with net profit rising 44.92% YoY to Rs 756 crore and net interest income at Rs 1,423 crore. Investors also responded to the improved operating metrics highlighted in its investor presentation, including NIM of 4.34%, GNPA of 0.74% and CRAR of 18.61%. The stock saw exceptional activity at 8.91 crore shares and traded near its 52-week high of 345.

Bluestone Jewellery & Lifestyle Ltd (+19.52%) Bluestone surged in high-volume trade, with 2.47 crore shares changing hands, indicating aggressive accumulation in the counter. With no specific news item provided in today’s dataset, the move is best read as a momentum-led spike that pushed the stock closer to its 52-week high of 793. The sharp percentage gain also made it one of the standout small-cap value-turnover names.

Bhansali Engineering Polymers Ltd (-3.43%) Bhansali Engineering Polymers declined despite heavy volumes of 7.37 crore shares, pointing to profit-taking and distribution at higher levels. With no company-specific trigger cited in the dataset, the fall appears driven by selling pressure in the counter even as the broader chemicals segment showed strength. The stock remains off its 52-week high of 138.50.

Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd (+0.74%) Mrs Bectors closed modestly higher in a highly active session, with 4.24 crore shares traded, indicating strong churn and liquidity in the counter. With no fresh corporate update provided here, the slight gain suggests marginal net buying after intraday trades. The stock is still well below its 52-week high of 318.18.

Stallion India Fluorochemicals Ltd (+13.01%) Stallion India Fluorochemicals rallied sharply alongside strong participation in chemicals-linked names, with 2.78 crore shares traded. In the absence of a specific company announcement in the dataset, the move points to momentum buying within the broader chemicals theme that outperformed on the day. The stock remains below its 52-week high of 360.70, leaving room for traders to target technical levels.

Market Overview

Indian equities ended lower for the second straight session, with the Nifty 50 closing at 24,187.70 (-0.21%) and the Sensex at 77,470.11 (-0.31%). The session stayed range-bound, with the Nifty moving within a 127-point band (24,262.20 high and 24,135.65 low), reflecting indecision as investors tracked earnings and macro headlines.

Sectorally, Nifty IT (-0.61%) and Bank Nifty (-0.19%) were weak, while Nifty Auto rose 0.93%. The broader market continued to outperform, with Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.30% and Nifty Smallcap 100 up 0.53%, and India VIX down 2.92%, suggesting reduced near-term volatility expectations.

Global cues remained in focus, particularly crude-related headlines and West Asia developments, though the close reflected stock-specific reactions to earnings and guidance signals. Market breadth was supportive beneath the surface, with 275 stocks in the Nifty 500 ending in the green despite benchmark-level pressure from heavyweight laggards.

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