Top Traded by Value Today 08-Oct-2026: Key Movers

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 22,231.80 (-1.64%) and the BSE Sensex ended at 71,593.24 (-1.44%) on 08 Oct 2026, as selling broadened beyond index heavyweights into mid and small caps. Market breadth was sharply negative with 8 advances and 42 declines on the Nifty 50. The day’s highest value turnover clustered in financials, energy and select high-volume consumer names, reflecting both risk-off positioning and stock-specific events.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

ITC Ltd (-4.24%) ITC slid to a fresh 52-week low after a large block deal involving about 36.66 crore shares, keeping the stock among the most value-traded counters. Reports pegged the transaction size at roughly Rs 9,437 crore at an average price near Rs 257 per share, which investors typically read as near-term supply overhang. The stock’s volume jumped to 42.57 crore shares, mirroring the heavy off-market churn.

One 97 Communications Ltd (-5.42%) One 97 Communications (Paytm) fell sharply amid reports that the RBI cancelled Paytm Payments Bank’s banking licence and removed it from the scheduled banks list, triggering renewed regulatory overhang concerns. The company clarified it has no material business exposure to the payments bank, but the market reaction focused on potential reputational and ecosystem disruption risks. The stock also saw elevated activity with 1.83 crore shares traded.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-1.59%) HDFC Bank declined after it issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval to appoint Anup Bagchi as MD and CEO for Oct 27, 2026 to Oct 26, 2029. While the notice is procedural, leadership transitions in large banks typically prompt investors to reassess execution priorities and continuity, especially into an earnings-heavy period. The stock remained among the top value-traded names with 2.90 crore shares changing hands.

Reliance Industries Ltd (-2.43%) Reliance Industries fell in line with the broader risk-off tape as benchmarks slid to fresh lows and sectoral pressure intensified. The market context highlighted crude-related jitters and a broad selloff across cyclicals, which generally increases caution around large energy and industrial bellwethers. Heavy participation kept Reliance among the top value-traded large caps with 1.54 crore shares traded.

ICICI Bank Ltd (-0.22%) ICICI Bank was relatively resilient versus peers, ending marginally lower despite the broader market decline. With bank indices in the red, investors appeared to use the stock for high-liquidity rebalancing rather than a directional bet, keeping it among the top value-traded counters. Volumes stood at 1.29 crore shares.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Cupid Ltd (+3.69%) Cupid rose on strong momentum trades as the stock hovered near its 52-week high (357.45), indicating a breakout-style setup for traders. The counter also featured among the highest value-traded mid caps, with volumes at 3.40 crore shares. The proximity to the one-year high likely drew incremental buying from momentum participants.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (-3.13%) MCX declined as risk-off conditions dominated, with broader indices and mid caps falling sharply through the session. In such tapes, investors often reduce exposure to market-linked cyclicals and high-beta names, increasing sell pressure even without a stock-specific headline. The stock still saw sizeable participation with 21.34 lakh shares traded.

GMR Airports Ltd (-3.83%) GMR Airports dropped as mid caps underperformed and the market context flagged broad-based selling across sectors. Aviation and travel-linked plays also remained sensitive to crude-related headlines, which can quickly translate into demand and cost assumptions. The counter was heavily traded by value, with 5.66 crore shares changing hands.

Ather Energy Ltd (-3.77%) Ather Energy slipped amid the wider selloff in mid-cap growth stocks as investors cut risk following the benchmark fall. With mid-cap indices down around 2% on the day, profit-taking and de-risking typically intensify in recently active names. Volumes were 31.48 lakh shares.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (-4.33%) HPCL fell after market coverage highlighted oil-sensitive stocks sliding as crude prices surged, a direct negative for OMC marketing margins. Investors typically price in near-term earnings pressure when crude spikes faster than retail fuel price pass-through. High activity continued with 1.24 crore shares traded.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Kanohar Electricals Ltd (+8.70%) Kanohar Electricals extended gains after reporting a strong Q1 FY27 print, with revenue at Rs 137 crore and PAT at Rs 27 crore, up 140% year-on-year. The company also disclosed an orderbook of about Rs 2,026 crore and guided to an FY27 revenue target of about Rs 950 crore, which investors read as improved earnings visibility. The move came with heavy participation as the stock traded 2.47 crore shares and remained close to its 52-week high (1,210).

Moneyview Ltd (-4.28%) Moneyview fell sharply despite being among the most value-traded small caps, suggesting aggressive profit-taking and risk reduction in a weak broader market. The stock’s turnover stayed high with 40.80 crore shares traded, indicating both sides were active as price corrected away from the 52-week high zone (64.61). With small caps down more than large caps on the day, high-volume selling pressure was amplified.

Senco Gold Ltd (+4.82%) Senco Gold gained even as the broader market was deep in the red, standing out as a rare positive among high value-traded small caps. The rise coincided with strong activity in jewellery-related names, with Senco (5.19 crore shares) and PC Jeweller also featuring among the day’s most traded by value. The divergence versus indices suggests stock-specific demand and sectoral rotation within discretionary retail counters.

IFCI Ltd (+3.78%) IFCI climbed on heavy churn, with 22.58 crore shares traded, indicating a momentum-driven session in the counter. In a falling market, such high-volume up moves often reflect speculative positioning and short-term trading interest concentrated in select small caps. The stock also remained far from its 52-week high (107.45), which can keep volatility elevated.

PC Jeweller Ltd (+5.78%) PC Jeweller advanced as the counter continued a high-liquidity momentum run, closing closer to its 52-week high of 14.87. The stock saw the highest volume in the small-cap value-traded list at 89.60 crore shares, underscoring strong participation from traders. The sharp move contrasted with the small-cap index decline, marking it as a stock-specific outlier.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 ended at 22,231.80 (-1.64%) and Sensex closed at 71,593.24 (-1.44%), with broader markets weaker: Nifty Midcap 50 fell 2.03% and Nifty Smallcap 50 declined 2.06%. Nifty IT was comparatively steady, while rate-sensitive and cyclical pockets stayed under pressure as investors repriced risk following the day’s macro headlines.

Breadth remained decisively negative, with 42 declines versus 8 advances on the Nifty 50, signalling limited participation on the upside. Market coverage cited a combination of weak global cues, crude price pressure and a surprise RBI repo rate hike as key drivers behind the selloff, which also explains why oil-sensitive names such as HPCL saw outsized declines and high turnover.

The session’s “top traded by value” list reflected this positioning: defensive consumer names like ITC saw forced supply via block deals, financials stayed in focus amid index rebalancing and leadership updates, and select small caps attracted concentrated momentum trades despite broader risk aversion.

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