Top Traded by Value Today 22-Apr-2026: Key Movers

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 24,378.10 (-0.81%) while the Sensex fell 756.84 points to 78,516.49 (-0.95%) on Wednesday, as heavy selling in IT offset pockets of strength elsewhere. The day’s biggest value movers were dominated by IT services, fintech and power, with the Nifty IT index ending down 3.89%. Broader markets were comparatively resilient, with Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.19% and Nifty Smallcap 100 up 0.42%.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

HCL Technologies Ltd (-10.85%) HCL Tech plunged after it reported Q4FY26 and FY26 misses and guided to a weak FY27 constant-currency revenue growth of 1-4%, which tightened expectations for near-term demand recovery. The selloff intensified after a brokerage downgrade, with Prabhudas Lilladher reiterating a ‘Reduce’ call and a Rs 1,300 target.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (+1.80%) Billionbrains (Groww) gained after its March-quarter earnings highlighted sharp operating momentum, with management guiding to 25-30% revenue growth in FY27 and improving margins. Q4FY26 revenue came in at ₹1,505.4 crore with EBITDA of ₹930.7 crore and net profit of ₹686.4 crore, keeping the stock active after Monday’s post-results rally.

Adani Power Ltd (+6.11%) Adani Power climbed after it hit a fresh high in trade, with reports noting its market capitalisation nearing ₹4 trillion despite a weak tape. The move also followed disclosures that the group has incorporated a nuclear-power focused subsidiary, aligning its long-term growth narrative with India’s nuclear capacity ambitions.

Infosys Ltd (-3.40%) Infosys fell as investors reduced exposure to IT ahead of its Q4 results, with previews flagging a likely 1.5-2% QoQ dip in profit and heightened scrutiny on FY27 commentary. The stock also tracked the broader IT selloff triggered by HCL Tech’s weak guidance, which dragged the Nifty IT index sharply lower.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-1.45%) HDFC Bank slipped in line with weakness in financials, with the Nifty Private Bank index ending lower on the day. The stock also featured among the most traded by value, indicating active repositioning as the headline indices closed in the red.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Persistent Systems Ltd (-4.90%) Persistent Systems declined as the IT selloff broadened beyond large caps, with traders cutting exposure across the sector after HCL Tech’s weak FY27 guidance. The move came alongside a sharp fall in the Nifty IT index, keeping IT names among the most active by traded value.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (+8.96%) IREDA jumped in heavy trade, with 7.85 crore shares changing hands, placing it among the top traded by value in mid caps. The sharp rise alongside outsized volume pointed to aggressive accumulation even as the headline indices ended lower.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (-1.48%) MCX eased as traders booked profits near its 52-week high zone (₹2,834.95), with the stock failing to hold higher levels. The counter remained among the most traded by value, reflecting active positioning in commodities-linked exposures amid global uncertainty.

360 ONE WAM Ltd (-4.31%) 360 ONE WAM fell as capital market and wealth-linked stocks saw pressure, with the Nifty Capital Market index ending lower. The stock’s high value turnover suggested institutional churn rather than a low-liquidity move.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (+2.77%) Suzlon rose with very strong volume (15.41 crore shares), signalling sustained interest in the counter despite a mixed market. The stock’s presence among the top value names underscored continued trading momentum in renewable-linked plays.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd (+16.32%) Amara Raja surged after it announced it has crossed 1 GWh of lithium storage deployment in the telecom sector, a commercial milestone that strengthens its battery growth narrative. The rally also drew support from management commentary on scaling lithium telecom storage to 2 GWh and adding an ESS packs and containers line in Telangana, with production targeted by end-November.

Rolex Rings Ltd (-5.42%) Rolex Rings dropped on heavy activity, with 10.16 crore shares traded, making it one of the most active small caps by value. With no fresh catalyst in the provided news flow, the decline appeared driven by profit-taking and risk-off positioning amid a weak headline market close.

Data Patterns (India) Ltd (+8.53%) Data Patterns jumped as it moved close to its 52-week high of ₹3,880, indicating a strong technical push in the session. The stock also saw elevated participation (31.20 lakh shares), keeping it among the top traded by value.

Netweb Technologies India Ltd (+3.00%) Netweb Technologies gained in active trade, with value turnover supported by 29.53 lakh shares changing hands. With no company-specific trigger cited in the provided news, the move was primarily backed by sustained buying and smallcap outperformance versus the benchmarks.

ITI Ltd (+3.33%) ITI advanced with 3.37 crore shares traded, reflecting strong participation as the Nifty Smallcap 100 ended higher on the day. In the absence of a specific corporate headline in the provided data, the rise was driven by demand visible in volumes rather than a single disclosed event.

Market Overview

Equities ended lower on 22 April, with the Nifty 50 closing at 24,378.10 (-0.81%) and the Sensex at 78,516.49 (-0.95%). Early risk aversion was linked to geopolitical uncertainty after reports said Iran-US talks failed to progress, while the rupee also opened weaker by 20 paise versus the dollar.

Sectoral performance was sharply split. IT was the key drag, with Nifty IT down 3.89%, after HCL Tech’s results and weak FY27 guidance triggered a broader repricing across large and mid-cap IT names ahead of Infosys’ results. On the other hand, select pockets like FMCG (Nifty FMCG +0.47%) and Metal (Nifty Metal +0.39%) held up, while banking remained soft (Nifty Bank -0.43%, Nifty Private Bank -0.78%).

Broader indices were relatively resilient compared with large caps, with Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.19% and Nifty Smallcap 100 up 0.42%. Exchange data also showed a high number of “price band hitters” (106 securities), pointing to stock-specific action even as benchmarks closed in the red.

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