Top Traded by Volume Today 14-May-2026: NSE Stocks

Introduction

Indian equities saw heavy churn in a handful of high-volume names on Thursday even as the Sensex closed 789 points lower and the Nifty 50 finished above 23,700, with pharma counters leading relative outperformance while IT names were among key drags. Telecom, metals and power stocks dominated the day’s most-active list by sheer share volume, led by Vodafone Idea, which again saw triple-digit crore share turnover. FII and DII flow numbers, as well as a formal advance-decline ratio, were not available in the provided data.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (+1.17%) Vodafone Idea stayed among the most-traded stocks after the company disclosed that its board will meet on May 16 to consider a preferential issue of equity shares or warrants, keeping the fundraising narrative in focus. Investors also tracked the upcoming analyst and investor call scheduled for May 18 to discuss Q4FY26 and FY26 results, which helped sustain interest near the stock’s 52-week high zone. The stock traded at Rs 12.97 with a massive 101.42 crore shares changing hands, underscoring event-driven positioning.

Vedanta Ltd (+4.89%) Vedanta rose sharply on very strong volumes, indicating aggressive repositioning in the counter. With no company-specific update in the provided news feed, the move appeared largely momentum-led, helped by the stock rebounding from near its 52-week low band (52-week low: Rs 325.20). Trading volume stood at 8.13 crore shares, keeping it among the session’s most-active large caps.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (+0.82%) Billionbrains Garage Ventures traded actively and ended marginally higher, supported by sustained high turnover. In the absence of a fresh catalyst in the provided news, the stock’s activity looked technical, with the price hovering close to its 52-week high (Rs 193.91) and attracting short-term trading flows. Volume remained elevated at 7.12 crore shares.

HDFC Bank Ltd (+2.67%) HDFC Bank climbed on heavy volumes, featuring among the day’s key index names cited in the broader market tape. With no specific company announcement in the provided feed, the move was driven by large trade flow and accumulation at levels closer to its 52-week low than high (52-week low: Rs 726.75; 52-week high: Rs 1,020.35). The stock saw 5.55 crore shares traded, pointing to active institutional participation.

Adani Power Ltd (+4.98%) Adani Power rallied strongly on high volumes, extending a sharp move in power counters that were also prominent in the high-activity list. No company-specific development was present in the provided news, so the rise looked momentum-led as the stock moved closer to its 52-week high (Rs 234.35). Volume stood at 4.57 crore shares, reflecting continued speculative and trading interest.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Yes Bank Ltd (+0.36%) Yes Bank inched up with one of the highest volumes in the mid-cap bucket, indicating continued churn from traders. No stock-specific news was available in the provided database for the day, and the move was modest despite 10.63 crore shares traded. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of Rs 24.30, keeping the counter in a trading range.

NLC India Ltd (+14.01%) NLC India surged 14% on exceptionally high volumes, making it one of the standout high-activity movers of the session. With no company-specific update provided, the rally appeared to be driven by a sharp momentum move in power and PSU-linked names, supported by aggressive buying through the day. The stock closed at Rs 371.15, not far from its 52-week high of Rs 387.70, with 8.53 crore shares traded.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (+0.64%) Suzlon ended slightly higher but stayed among the most-active mid-caps by volume, reflecting continued speculative participation in the renewable theme. In the absence of a fresh catalyst in the provided feed, the day’s action was largely flow-driven, with 7.75 crore shares traded despite a limited price change. The stock remains below its 52-week high of Rs 74.30.

Steel Authority of India Ltd (-1.26%) SAIL slipped despite high volumes, suggesting profit-taking and supply after a strong recent run highlighted in the broader “most active equities” tape. With no new company announcement in the provided news, the decline looked technical as traders booked gains and rotated out, even as turnover stayed heavy at 5.43 crore shares. The stock closed at Rs 199.05 versus a 52-week high of Rs 209.70.

Ashok Leyland Ltd (+0.68%) Ashok Leyland posted a mild gain with sizable volumes, indicating steady accumulation and short-term trading interest. No company-specific trigger was available in the provided feed, and the move remained contained as the stock continues to trade below its 52-week high of Rs 215.35. Volume stood at 4.57 crore shares.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

GTL Infrastructure Ltd (-3.50%) GTL Infrastructure fell despite the company publishing and approving audited Q4FY26 and FY26 results that showed a profit turnaround, including FY26 profit of Rs 77,926 lakh and FY revenue from operations of Rs 137,197 lakh. The decline pointed to profit-taking after the results-led re-rating, even as trading stayed extremely active at 10.80 crore shares. The stock closed at Rs 1.38 versus a 52-week high of Rs 2.16.

Davangere Sugar Company Ltd (+6.41%) Davangere Sugar jumped more than 6% on very heavy volumes, indicating sharp speculative interest in the counter. No company-specific update was available in the provided feed, so the move appeared driven by momentum buying and liquidity-led price action. Volume stood at 9.74 crore shares.

HFCL Ltd (-1.01%) HFCL slipped even after the board approved setting up a new defence manufacturing unit, including an investment plan of Rs 230 crore for a facility in Andhra Pradesh to manufacture Multi-Mode Hand Grenades and related products. The dip suggested profit-taking after a sharp recent run, with the stock also trading close to its 52-week high zone (52-week high: Rs 155.45). Volume remained elevated at 9.51 crore shares.

Easy Trip Planners Ltd (+4.68%) Easy Trip Planners gained nearly 5% on strong volumes, keeping it among the most-active small caps. No specific corporate catalyst was available in the provided data, and the move looked flow-driven as the stock bounced within its 52-week range (Rs 5.77 to Rs 13.47). Volume was 9.16 crore shares.

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (+2.05%) Jaiprakash Power rose on heavy turnover, reflecting continued trading activity in power-linked small caps. With no company-specific news in the provided feed, the move appeared technical, supported by sustained liquidity as 8.77 crore shares were traded. The stock closed at Rs 17.93 compared with a 52-week high of Rs 27.62.

Market Overview

The Sensex ended 789 points lower on 14 May 2026, while the Nifty 50 held above the 23,700 mark, according to the session summary provided. Pharma stocks led relative gains during the day, while IT counters such as Infosys, Tech Mahindra and HCL Technologies were cited among notable laggards.

Activity, however, was concentrated in a narrow set of high-liquidity names across telecom, metals, banks and power. Vodafone Idea dominated share-volume turnover again as the market tracked its May 16 fundraising board meeting and the scheduled May 18 results call.

Broader market breadth and FII-DII flow data were not available in the supplied context, but the day’s most-traded list showed traders rotating aggressively through a handful of crowded counters, with several stocks moving closer to their 52-week highs on elevated volumes.

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