Top Traded by Value Today 07-May-2026: Key Stocks

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 24,326.65 (-0.02%) while the Sensex slipped 114 points to 77,844.52 (-0.15%) on Thursday, with the benchmarks churning in a narrow range even as broader markets stayed firm. Market breadth was positive, with 327 stocks in the Nifty 500 ending higher, signalling participation beyond the frontline. Auto and defence-led counters featured prominently among gainers, while IT and FMCG names were among key drags. On the flows front, FIIs were net sellers of ₹5,834.90 crore on May 6, while DIIs bought ₹6,836.87 crore.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

HDFC Bank Ltd (-0.09%) HDFC Bank stayed among the most traded large-caps as investors digested updates around governance concerns, after Reuters reported the bank’s governance review is unlikely to throw up major red flags. Separately, RBI also approved HDFC Bank group entities to hold aggregate stakes up to 9.95% in ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, keeping the stock in focus even as it ended marginally lower.

ICICI Bank Ltd (-0.05%) ICICI Bank saw heavy value turnover after the RBI approved HDFC Bank’s acquisition of up to 9.95% of ICICI Bank’s paid-up capital/voting rights, to be completed within a year subject to conditions. The stock still closed flat-to-negative as private banking names, as a basket, traded softer during the session.

Reliance Industries Ltd (-0.15%) Reliance Industries edged lower in high turnover trade as investors tracked the commodity and macro tape, with softer crude cited in market commentary amid expectations of progress in US-Iran talks. With Reliance being a high-weight, high-liquidity counter, even a small price move translated into large traded value.

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd (+3.09%) HDFC Life gained over 3% and ranked among the day’s top value counters, aligning with the session’s preference for select financials despite weak benchmarks. The sharp move came alongside strong volumes (3.79 crore shares), indicating active participation in the name through the day.

Vedanta Ltd (-3.49%) Vedanta was the biggest decliner among the large-cap value leaders, sliding close to its 52-week low (₹303.75 versus a close of ₹305.35). The proximity to the yearly low and the day’s heavy volume (6.91 crore shares) pointed to stop-loss selling and risk reduction in the counter.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Meesho Ltd (+1.07%) Meesho rose after reporting a sharp improvement in Q4 FY26 profitability metrics, with net loss narrowing 88% year-on-year to ₹166 crore and revenue up 47% on higher user frequency. The company also highlighted that AI features such as voice search (Vaani) and its recommendation engine (PRISM) helped lift FY26 transacting users 32% to 264 million, reinforcing the scale-and-margins narrative.

One 97 Communications Ltd (+8.02%) One 97 Communications jumped over 8% and featured among the highest value midcaps, extending the day’s risk-on trade in select midcap names even as benchmarks finished flat. The move was accompanied by strong activity (1.54 crore shares), suggesting momentum-led positioning in the counter.

Bharat Forge Ltd (+6.23%) Bharat Forge rallied strongly as autos outperformed on the day, with the Nifty Auto index rising more than 2% per the session’s market notes. The stock also moved close to its 52-week high (₹2,025 versus a close of ₹1,991.05), which typically draws incremental momentum flows.

PB Fintech Ltd (-0.94%) PB Fintech slipped despite high traded value, indicating two-way trade and profit-taking at higher levels. The stock closed below the ₹1,700 zone (₹1,687), while other fintech counters saw sharp moves, keeping the segment volatile.

Hero MotoCorp Ltd (+3.49%) Hero MotoCorp gained alongside broader strength in auto stocks highlighted in the day’s sectoral performance. The rise came with steady volumes (18.8 lakh shares) and contributed to the auto-led tilt even as IT and FMCG weighed on the benchmarks.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Tejas Networks Ltd (+15.22%) Tejas Networks surged on outsized volumes (5.12 crore shares), signalling aggressive buying in the counter despite recently weak reported earnings. Investors focused on management commentary around the order book, with the company indicating an order book of about ₹1,514 crore and highlighting traction in coherent DWDM solutions, triggering a sharp rebound.

HFCL Ltd (+3.57%) HFCL advanced as telecom-equipment names stayed active, with traders also tracking the strong move in Tejas Networks within the same theme. The stock closed near its 52-week high (₹147.75) at ₹146.60, and the day’s large volume (13.60 crore shares) supported the upmove.

Raymond Realty Ltd (+11.69%) Raymond Realty rallied in high turnover trade as realty stocks were cited among sectoral leaders in the session’s market wrap. With 2.59 crore shares changing hands, the move reflected broad-based interest in real estate-linked names amid mid and smallcap outperformance.

Craftsman Automation Ltd (+10.96%) Craftsman Automation jumped nearly 11% as the market’s auto bias spilled over into auto ancillaries, consistent with the day’s strength in the auto pack. The stock ended near its 52-week high (₹8,775.15 versus ₹8,630.70) on elevated activity.

Cartrade Tech Ltd (+6.52%) Cartrade Tech gained over 6% with strong volume (57.10 lakh shares), keeping it among the top small-cap names by traded value. The move came amid continued appetite for selective mid and smallcap growth stocks, even as the Nifty ended almost unchanged.

Market Overview

Indian equities ended nearly flat in a volatile session, with Nifty 50 closing at 24,326.65 (-0.02%) and Sensex at 77,844.52 (-0.15%). Broader markets outperformed, with the Nifty Midcap 100 rising 1.1% to a fresh high and the Smallcap index gaining 0.9%, alongside a positive breadth print of 327 advancers in the Nifty 500.

Sectorally, leadership came from auto and defence-linked counters, while IT and FMCG were among key laggards, in line with the day’s index draggers and contributors highlighted in the market feed. In macro-linked cues, the rupee strengthened to 94.25 per dollar (up 36 paise), with commentary pointing to a weaker dollar and softer crude expectations linked to developments around US-Iran talks.

On institutional activity (latest available, May 6), FIIs were net sellers of ₹5,834.90 crore, while DIIs bought ₹6,836.87 crore, underscoring the domestic bid that has been supporting broader-market resilience.

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