Top Traded by Value Today 25-May-2026: Market Movers

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 23,975 (+1.08%) and Sensex ended at 76,487.69 (+1.42%) on 25 May 2026, with banking and financials driving most of the day’s value turnover. Market breadth was supportive, with 40 Nifty constituents advancing versus 10 declining, while Sensex had 26 advances and 4 declines. Sector leadership came from Nifty PSU Bank (+2.13%), Nifty Bank (+1.89%) and Nifty Capital Market (+1.65%), reflected in heavy trading activity in large private banks and exchange-related names. The latest available flow data (May 22) showed FIIs net sellers at Rs -4,440.47 crore, while DIIs net bought Rs 6,003.53 crore.

Large Cap Top Traded by Value

HDFC Bank Ltd (+2.67%) HDFC Bank rose alongside a broad-based rally in bank stocks, with the Nifty Bank index up 1.89% for the session. Supplementary context highlighted steady earnings momentum, including a reported Q4 profit increase, which helped investors rotate into large private banks in a strong tape. The stock also saw heavy value turnover with 2.70 crore shares traded.

ICICI Bank Ltd (+2.11%) ICICI Bank climbed after reports that it secured RBI approval to reappoint Sandeep Bakhshi as Managing Director and CEO, removing a key overhang related to leadership continuity. Investors typically reward such regulatory clarity because it lowers execution risk for a systemically important lender. The move also tracked strength in the Nifty Bank (+1.89%) and Nifty Private Bank (+1.72%) indices.

Adani Power Ltd (+6.48%) Adani Power surged on news flow around inorganic expansion, with reports citing deals to buy Jaiprakash Power stake and Churk assets for Rs 4,193 crore. Investors read the transaction as a capacity and asset base accretive move, supporting growth visibility in the thermal power segment. The stock closed near its 52-week high zone (52-week high Rs 234.50) on very high volumes of 7.70 crore shares.

Wipro Ltd (+1.82%) Wipro gained after it announced the record date for its Rs 15,000 crore buyback, with the repurchase planned at Rs 250 per share, a stated 23% premium to the last close. Buybacks at a premium typically support the stock because they can improve per-share metrics and offer an exit route for shareholders who tender. The stock remained one of the most active large caps by value, with 7.46 crore shares traded.

BSE Ltd (+2.32%) BSE advanced as it continued to trade near fresh highs, with supplementary context pointing to expectations around potential inclusion in the Nifty 50. Index-inclusion expectations often attract pre-positioning because passive and benchmarked flows may need to buy the stock if the inclusion materialises. BSE also marked a new 52-week high area (52-week high Rs 4,303) during the session amid strong participation.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Value

Info Edge (India) Ltd (-2.46%) Info Edge slipped even as broader indices closed higher, and the fall came on high value churn with 96.95 lakh shares traded. With no stock-specific update provided in today’s data, the move appeared driven by continued pressure as the stock traded close to its 52-week low band (52-week low Rs 909.20). The underperformance stood out versus the day’s leadership in banks and financials.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (+1.33%) MCX rose with the capital market theme, supported by the Nifty Capital Market index gaining 1.65%. The session’s commodity backdrop included sharp moves in key commodities in the broader narrative, which typically increases trading activity and keeps investor focus on exchange plays. The stock stayed among the top mid-caps by value with 26.35 lakh shares traded.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (+0.19%) Suzlon ended marginally higher but remained one of the most actively traded counters by value and volume, with 14.26 crore shares changing hands. No specific corporate trigger was cited in the provided updates, indicating the day’s action was largely flow-led. The high turnover suggests sustained participation in the stock despite a small net price change.

Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd (+0.89%) Dixon Technologies gained modestly on an up day for equities, with steady accumulation visible in high-value trade. In the absence of any specific news catalyst in the provided feed, the move looked driven by continued positioning in the electronics manufacturing theme as the stock held well above its 52-week low (Rs 9,605.05). The counter saw 6.35 lakh shares traded.

GAIL (India) Ltd (+4.72%) GAIL jumped as the oil and gas pack strengthened, with the Nifty Oil and Gas index up 1.34% for the day. The broader context also flagged a sharp decline in crude prices, which investors often track for downstream and gas-related names due to potential input cost and pricing implications. Volumes were elevated at 3.80 crore shares, keeping it among the highest value-traded mid-caps.

Small Cap Top Traded by Value

Fineotex Chemical Ltd (+17.66%) Fineotex Chemical spiked in a high-intensity move, backed by unusually large volumes of 15.33 crore shares. With no specific news item provided in today’s feed, the price action was consistent with a momentum breakout as the stock traded near its 52-week high zone (52-week high Rs 39.88). The sharp jump ensured it dominated small-cap value turnover.

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (+0.89%) Himadri Speciality Chemical rose modestly on a risk-on session for equities, attracting steady participation with 62.81 lakh shares traded. No stock-specific catalyst was cited in the provided updates, suggesting the move was largely flow-driven within the day’s broader advance. The stock continued to trade well above its 52-week low (Rs 420.00).

Angel One Ltd (+2.12%) Angel One gained as capital-market-linked stocks remained in focus, in line with the Nifty Capital Market index rising 1.65%. Broker and exchange-related counters typically benefit from expectations of sustained cash and derivatives activity when market participation rises. Angel One also traded close to its 52-week high band (52-week high Rs 348.60), with 90.27 lakh shares traded.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (-0.68%) GRSE slipped despite the broader defence theme holding up, with the Nifty India Defence index up 1.38% on the day. With no specific company announcement in the provided data, the decline appeared to be a stock-specific pullback amid high value turnover. The counter still saw active trading with 10.32 lakh shares exchanged.

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd (+0.98%) Jubilant Foodworks edged higher as it attempted a rebound from lower levels, trading not far above its 52-week low (Rs 409.85). No company-specific trigger was available in the provided updates, pointing to incremental buying on a strong broader market day. Volumes were active at 55.63 lakh shares.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 settled at 23,975 (+1.08%) and Sensex closed at 76,487.69 (+1.42%), as financials led the push higher. Bank-heavy indices outperformed, with Nifty PSU Bank up 2.13% and Nifty Bank up 1.89%, while the capital market space also stayed strong with the Nifty Capital Market index up 1.65%.

Breadth indicators were supportive, with 40 Nifty constituents ending in the green against 10 in the red, and Sensex showing 26 advances versus 4 declines. The session’s macro narrative included a sharp decline in crude oil prices and strength in gold, factors that often influence positioning across energy-linked and commodity-market plays.

On flows, the latest available data showed FIIs net sellers at Rs -4,440.47 crore on May 22, while DIIs net bought Rs 6,003.53 crore, indicating domestic institutions continued to cushion foreign selling.

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