Top Traded by Value Today 21-Aug-2026: Key Stocks

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 24,223.50 (-0.03%) while the Sensex ended at 77,484.48 (-0.07%) on 21 Aug 2026, as benchmarks swung between gains and losses before settling flat. Early market breadth was positive with 1,563 stocks advancing against 728 declines on the NSE, reflecting stock-specific action despite a muted index close. Metals stood out, with the Nifty Metal index up about 1% and several high-turnover counters from the space featuring among the day’s most active by value. On flows, FIIs were net sellers of Rs 583.36 crore on Aug 20, while DIIs bought Rs 3,537.71 crore, keeping liquidity supportive in select large caps.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

HDFC Bank Ltd (+0.14%) HDFC Bank edged up after it completed a $1.75 billion dual-tranche US dollar bond issuance via its GIFT City branch, marking its largest overseas fundraise since 2008. Investors typically read this as improved liability diversification and access to offshore funding, which supported the stock despite a flat benchmark close.

BSE Ltd (-1.52%) BSE declined amid reports that the NSE may allow the stock to trade on its own platform, which would be seen as incrementally negative for BSE’s exclusive positioning and trading-related economics. The stock remained among the most traded by value as investors repositioned on the regulatory and competitive overhang.

Eternal Ltd (+0.00%) Eternal finished unchanged even as it saw heavy turnover, indicating active two-way trade at higher volumes rather than a directional move. With no fresh company-specific trigger in the provided dataset, the flat close suggests buyers and sellers largely matched at prevailing levels.

Hindustan Zinc Ltd (+3.80%) Hindustan Zinc gained sharply in sync with the broader metals upmove, with the market context showing the Nifty Metal index rising about 1% and metal names contributing to index performance. The outperformance and high traded value reflected investors rotating into metal counters as one of the day’s clearer sector trends.

Reliance Industries Ltd (-0.12%) Reliance slipped marginally and was cited among key drags on the Sensex in the session’s contribution data, keeping the index in check despite pockets of strength elsewhere. The high traded value reflected its heavyweight status and active institutional churn on a low-volatility, range-bound day.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Welspun Corp Ltd (+15.08%) Welspun Corp surged after the company disclosed it had secured its largest-ever single order valued at about $1.8 billion (around Rs 17,200 crore) for pipe supply from its USA facility. Investors re-rated the earnings visibility as the global order book expanded to $1.4 billion (around Rs 42,100 crore), and the stock traded near its 52-week high on heavy volumes.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (+1.95%) MCX advanced and featured among the top traded-by-value mid caps, with the day’s leadership in metals and active participation in commodity-linked themes keeping the counter in focus. In the absence of a specific company update in the provided news, the move appeared driven by price momentum and elevated turnover.

Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd (-0.57%) Dixon declined as technology-linked segments stayed under pressure, with the Nifty IT index down 0.91% in the session. With no stock-specific trigger in the dataset, the drift lower alongside broader weakness in tech and electronics-adjacent names explains the stock’s direction despite high traded value.

Hindustan Copper Ltd (+2.21%) Hindustan Copper rose in line with the metals trade, supported by the market context that highlighted the Nifty Metal index’s gains and metals’ contribution to the benchmarks. Strong participation and high volumes reflected investors’ preference for cyclical metal exposure on a day when many other sectors were mixed.

One 97 Communications Ltd (+1.64%) One 97 Communications climbed toward its 52-week high of Rs 1,656, which often attracts incremental buying as traders position for a potential breakout. The stock’s presence among the highest traded by value indicates sustained interest and active accumulation at elevated levels.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Netweb Technologies India Ltd (+3.40%) Netweb gained after it allotted 25,05,219 equity shares at Rs 4,790 each through a QIP, raising Rs 1,200 crore, with the placement closing on Aug 20. While QIP issuance can be dilutive, investors often respond positively when the fundraise removes uncertainty and signals institutional demand, keeping the stock active and near its 52-week high.

Dhoot Transmission Ltd (+0.92%) Dhoot Transmission stayed in focus after the Aug 19 disclosure under SEBI SAST rules flagged an encumbrance over 87,632,093 equity shares (42.41% on a diluted basis) held by BC Asia entities, as reported by Deutsche Bank AG (agent/security agent). The modest gain alongside heavy turnover suggests the market largely digested the disclosure, leading to choppy but supported trading.

Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd (-4.80%) Balrampur Chini fell sharply even as it remained one of the most traded small caps by value, indicating active unwinding. With no fresh company-specific update in the provided dataset, the decline looks consistent with profit-taking after the stock traded close to its 52-week high of Rs 781.

Kwality Walls India Ltd (+11.23%) Kwality Walls rallied on very high volumes (25.01 crore shares) and moved close to its 52-week high of Rs 49.50, pointing to a momentum-driven move. In the absence of a listed news catalyst, the combination of a near 52-week-high test and outsized volume suggests aggressive trading-led buying.

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (-7.03%) Himadri dropped as chemical stocks were highlighted as being under pressure in the day’s sectoral read-through. The sharp fall and high traded value also indicate strong selling activity, with the stock extending its pullback from the 52-week high of Rs 819.50.

Market Overview

Indian equities ended nearly flat, with the Sensex at 77,484.48 (-0.07%) and the Nifty 50 at 24,223.50 (-0.03%), as the market struggled to build on the prior session’s rebound and tracked mixed global cues. Rising crude prices and weak overnight cues were cited as key macro headwinds, keeping intraday moves largely range-bound.

Sector trends were mixed. Metals were the clearest pocket of strength, with the Nifty Metal index up about 1% and metal-linked counters featuring prominently among high-turnover names, while Nifty IT fell 0.91% and other defensives such as pharma were marginally lower. Nifty Bank rose 0.12% and Nifty Financial Services gained 0.13%, helping limit benchmark declines.

On institutional activity, FIIs sold Rs 583.36 crore of equities on Aug 20 while DIIs bought Rs 3,537.71 crore, reinforcing a pattern of domestic support even as foreign flows remained cautious. Early breadth was constructive with 1,563 advances against 728 declines on the NSE, highlighting that stock-specific triggers and sector rotation drove the day’s action more than index direction.

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