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

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 23,719.30 (+0.27%) and Sensex rose 231.99 points to 75,415.35 (+0.31%) on Friday, with bank and financial services shares driving most of the upside. In the broader market, Nifty Midcap 100 ended 0.14% higher while Nifty Smallcap 100 slipped 0.15%, indicating mixed breadth beyond the frontline indices. From today’s most value-traded list, private banks and financials dominated turnover, while select consumer and defence names also saw heavy action. Market commentary flagged continued FII selling pressure, while DII flows helped cushion declines during intraday dips.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

HDFC Bank Ltd (+0.97%) HDFC Bank gained in heavy value trade after a reported NSE block deal, which typically draws incremental liquidity and short-term positioning by institutions. The move also tracked sector strength, with Nifty Bank and private banks leading the session.

Life Insurance Corporation of India (+1.58%) LIC advanced after reporting Q4 FY26 consolidated net profit up 23.3% year-on-year to Rs 23,467.18 crore. The stock also stayed in focus after the board approved audited FY2025-26 results, recommended a final dividend of Rs 10 per share, and announced a 1:1 bonus issue with a May 29 record date.

ICICI Bank Ltd (+1.77%) ICICI Bank rose as banking stocks outperformed, reflected in Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Financial Services finishing as the top sectoral gainers. With the stock among the day’s most active large caps by value, the rise suggested institutional participation in the bank-led index move.

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (+2.25%) Adani Energy Solutions climbed without any specific company update in the provided news flow, as traders rotated into select infrastructure and power-linked names during a positive close for benchmarks. The stock’s proximity to its 52-week high of Rs 1,463 kept momentum interest active alongside strong turnover.

Varun Beverages Ltd (+3.71%) Varun Beverages rallied toward its 52-week high of Rs 541.20, a setup that often triggers momentum buying when accompanied by high volumes. With no fresh stock-specific news provided, the move appeared driven by a technical push in a heavily traded session.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd (+4.10%) Dixon Technologies rose after the company said it will acquire a majority stake in Ismartu India, expanding its footprint in electronics and mobile devices manufacturing. Investors typically re-rate EMS players on inorganic expansion that can add new customers, categories, and capacity leverage.

One 97 Communications Ltd (-3.70%) Paytm fell amid a large block deal worth about Rs 963.6 crore executed around a floor price of Rs 1,120.65 per share. Such transactions often pressure the stock in the short term because the market prices in near-term supply and possible overhang.

Max Healthcare Institute Ltd (-6.26%) Max Healthcare dropped sharply on a high-value day as healthcare stocks were among the session’s underperforming sectors in the broader market read-through. With no specific company trigger cited in the provided inputs, the steep fall alongside heavy volumes pointed to aggressive profit-taking and position unwinding.

Premier Energies Ltd (-4.22%) Premier Energies slid in heavy trade without a company-specific catalyst in the provided news flow. The decline, alongside weakness in the smallcap index on the day, suggested risk reduction and profit booking in actively traded midcap counters.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (-1.60%) MCX eased with no fresh stock-specific update in the provided inputs, despite remaining among the top traded midcaps by value. The move looked like routine de-risking in a range-bound market where traders rotated within liquid names.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

MTAR Technologies Ltd (+1.67%) MTAR extended its rally after announcing fresh international orders, including orders cited at Rs 467 crore and blanket purchase orders worth $138.76 million (about Rs 2,278.96 crore). The stock has also been supported by upgraded FY27 revenue growth guidance to about 80% (plus or minus 5%), reinforcing the market’s growth expectations after strong FY26 results.

Honasa Consumer Ltd (+6.83%) Honasa surged to a 52-week high after Q4 results beat Street estimates, with Q4 net profit up 178% year-on-year to Rs 69 crore and revenue up 23%. The company’s maiden dividend announcement and a brokerage target price hike (JM Financial) added to the re-rating catalyst as volumes spiked.

JSW Cement Ltd (+8.11%) JSW Cement jumped after the company reported a sharp improvement in Q4 profitability, with consolidated profit rising to Rs 361.7 crore from Rs 16.21 crore year-on-year. The earnings surprise drew heavy participation, pushing the stock into the day’s most traded list by both value and volume.

Triveni Turbine Ltd (+0.09%) Triveni Turbine traded flat-to-positive after the stock had reacted recently to strong Q4 results and record annual revenue, as cited in the provided news flow. Today’s muted price change despite high turnover suggested two-way trade, with buyers absorbing supply after the earlier results-led jump.

Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (-0.74%) Apollo Micro Systems slipped marginally in a high-volume session, with no new company disclosure cited in the provided inputs. The stock remained close to its 52-week high zone (Rs 377.60), and the small decline alongside heavy turnover indicated consolidation after recent momentum.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 ended at 23,719.30 (+0.27%) and Sensex closed at 75,415.35 (+0.31%), after giving up part of the day’s gains in the final hour as profit booking emerged. The session’s leadership came from financials, with Nifty Private Bank (+1.4%), Nifty Financial Services (+1.17%) and Nifty Bank (+1.15%) outperforming.

Sector-wise, pharma and healthcare were among the laggards, matching the sharp fall in Max Healthcare within the high-turnover midcap list. In the broader market, Midcaps edged higher (+0.14%) while Smallcaps slipped (-0.15%), pointing to selective participation despite a positive close for the benchmarks.

Macro cues included a stronger rupee and easing crude oil prices, while traders monitored geopolitical headlines around US-Iran talks. Market commentary also highlighted a familiar pattern of DII support on dips and persistent FII selling limiting sharper upside, keeping indices in a consolidation range.

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