Top Traded by Value Today 20-May-2026: NSE, BSE

Introduction

Sensex closed at 74,665.91, down 534.94 points or 0.71%, while Nifty 50 ended at 23,457.25, lower by 160.75 points or 0.68% on 20 May 2026. Market breadth on the Nifty was negative with 19 advances, 29 declines and 2 unchanged, indicating selling pressure even as select large-cap names absorbed heavy turnover. IT and pharma counters featured prominently among high-value trades as IT gained on a weaker rupee and defensives saw rotation on a down day. FII and DII flow data was not available in the provided context.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

Reliance Industries Ltd (+2.83%) Reliance climbed after reports said it is in talks with CATL and other suppliers to source key parts for a planned large battery energy storage system, signalling a deeper push into clean energy and storage. The stock’s rise despite a weak benchmark session suggested investors rewarded the visibility this adds to Reliance’s new energy roadmap. Heavy turnover of 1.40 crore shares underlined institutional participation in the move.

BSE Ltd (+0.66%) BSE gained as traders positioned for a potential Nifty 50 inclusion after reports and brokerage commentary flagged a possible September 2026 rebalancing entry, with passive inflows estimated at about $157 million by Axis Capital. The prospect of index-linked buying typically lifts near-term demand, supporting price even as broader markets fell. The stock also traded close to its 52-week high of Rs 4,232.

Infosys Ltd (-0.01%) Infosys was largely flat but stayed among the most traded by value as the IT pack remained in focus after the Nifty IT index surged on 19 May, aided by a weaker rupee. Investors continued to churn positions in large IT names on expectations that currency tailwinds can support near-term earnings translations. Volumes of 1.61 crore shares kept the counter active even without fresh stock-specific news.

ICICI Bank Ltd (-0.28%) ICICI Bank slipped amid continued pressure in banking shares highlighted in the day’s market commentary, keeping frontline financials from supporting the indices. With no company-specific trigger in the provided news, the move appeared driven by sector-level risk reduction and positioning. High turnover at 1.54 crore shares showed active institutional rebalancing rather than a low-liquidity drift.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-0.43%) HDFC Bank declined as banks remained a pocket of weakness on a day when benchmarks closed sharply lower, reflecting defensively tilted flows away from rate-sensitive lenders. There was no fresh stock-specific update in the provided data, suggesting the fall was largely linked to broader banking-sector selling. The counter saw the day’s highest volume in this table at 2.48 crore shares, indicating aggressive two-way trades.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd (+2.16%) Zydus advanced as investors rotated into pharma defensives while the headline indices ended lower, aligning with the Nifty Pharma’s relative resilience in the provided session snapshot. The stock’s sharp value turnover, with 1.43 crore shares traded, indicated active accumulation in large, liquid pharma names on a weak market day. No stock-specific news catalyst was provided, so the move is best explained by sector rotation and positioning.

Mankind Pharma Ltd (+3.58%) Mankind Pharma outperformed within midcaps as defensives attracted incremental flows during a risk-off session for benchmarks. The move came with substantial participation at 43.55 lakh shares, suggesting investors preferred higher liquidity names within pharma for quick exposure shifts. The provided dataset did not include company-specific headlines, pointing to sector-led buying as the primary driver.

GMR Airports Ltd (+0.27%) GMR Airports ended marginally higher despite very heavy volume of 10.25 crore shares, signalling high churn and intraday positioning rather than a directional breakout. With no fresh company update in the supplied news, the near-flat close suggests buyers and sellers largely offset each other after absorbing the day’s liquidity. The stock remained within its broader 52-week range of Rs 79.28 to Rs 110.30.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (+0.75%) MCX rose and traded close to its 52-week high of Rs 3,449 as investors stayed constructive on market infrastructure names amid high turnover. Sentiment in the exchange space was supported by Nifty 50 inclusion chatter around BSE in recent reports, which can lift peer valuations by association. The stock’s proximity to a new high kept momentum traders engaged.

PB Fintech Ltd (+0.80%) PB Fintech gained modestly with 41.13 lakh shares traded, pointing to active re-positioning within midcap financial and digital platform names. In the absence of a stock-specific headline in the provided feed, the move appears linked to rotation within midcaps, which were relatively steadier than large caps in the session snapshot. The stock remained below its 52-week high of Rs 1,977.75, indicating a measured rebound rather than a breakout.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (+4.71%) Apollo Micro Systems extended its rally after strong Q4 results, where profit surged about 163% to 169% year-on-year to around Rs 36.8 crore to Rs 38 crore and revenue rose 81%, according to the provided database headlines. Investors also responded to commentary around a robust order pipeline and an order book of Rs 1,432 crore as of March 31, 2026, which strengthens revenue visibility. The stock’s 7.92 crore share volume and trade near its 52-week high zone highlighted sustained post-results momentum.

Jindal Drilling & Industries Ltd (+0.56%) Jindal Drilling edged higher as energy-linked names stayed in focus in the session commentary, with ONGC cited among gainers, supporting the broader oil and gas theme. With no company-specific headline provided, the move appears driven by sector correlation and positioning rather than a standalone event. Volumes of 78.72 lakh shares kept the counter among the most traded by value in small caps.

Amber Enterprises India Ltd (-0.96%) Amber Enterprises slipped as investors booked profits in select consumer and manufacturing names amid a weak headline market close. The dataset did not provide a stock-specific trigger, making the decline consistent with risk reduction and churn in higher-priced small and midcap industrials. Low volume relative to other small caps in this list at 5.76 lakh shares suggested the fall was not driven by a large news-led dump.

Fineotex Chemical Ltd (+2.89%) Fineotex Chemical rose as it traded closer to its 52-week high of Rs 35.82, keeping technical momentum traders active in the counter. With no fresh company update in the provided feed, the move is best explained by a continuation of the stock’s upward trend backed by very heavy volume of 11.47 crore shares. The combination of a near-high price and outsized turnover pointed to aggressive short-term positioning.

Timken India Ltd (+3.58%) Timken India jumped and moved closer to its 52-week high of Rs 3,736, indicating a momentum-driven move in an otherwise mixed session. In the absence of a specific headline in the input, the rally appears linked to technical strength and demand for industrial compounders even as benchmarks fell. Volume of 10.50 lakh shares was elevated for a high-priced stock, signalling broad participation.

Market Overview

Sensex ended down 0.71% at 74,665.91 and Nifty 50 fell 0.68% to 23,457.25, with Nifty breadth negative at 19 advances versus 29 declines and 2 unchanged. The decline in frontline indices contrasted with relative resilience in pockets of the market where traders sought earnings visibility and defensives.

Sector-wise, IT remained a key bright spot, supported by the earlier rally attributed to rupee weakness in the provided news flow, while pharma held up better as investors rotated to defensives. Banking remained under pressure as highlighted in the session commentary, limiting the ability of large caps to pull benchmarks higher even though several heavyweight stocks saw very high value turnover.

Broader markets were steadier in the session snapshot, with the Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.91%, indicating stock-specific activity and selective risk-taking below the index heavyweights. FII and DII activity was not provided.

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