Top Traded by Volume Today 31-Jul-2026: NSE Stocks
Introduction
Nifty 50 closed at 23,882.05 (-2.12%) while the Sensex slipped 1,677.12 points to 76,503.60 (-2.15%) on Thursday, with heavy churn concentrated in a handful of high-volume counters. Sector-wise, autos and financial services held up better on a relative basis, while IT was the key drag, down over 2% in the session. Despite the benchmark fall, several widely traded names saw stock-specific triggers drive outsized volumes.
Large Cap Top Traded by Volume
Vodafone Idea Ltd (+1.09%) Vodafone Idea rose after the company announced its 31st Annual General Meeting will be held on August 27 via video conference, along with book-closure dates from August 20 to August 27. The AGM schedule acted as a near-term event trigger, keeping the stock among the most active counters, while recent TRAI data showing another month of subscriber additions continued to be tracked by the market. The stock saw the highest large-cap volume on the list at 40.02 crore shares.
Jio Financial Services Ltd (+3.87%) Jio Financial gained with heavy volumes as financial services counters were relatively resilient versus the broader market, according to the day’s sectoral tape. The stock’s 4.49 crore share turnover indicated active repositioning in a widely held name even as benchmark indices finished lower.
Bajaj Finance Ltd (+8.11%) Bajaj Finance surged in high volume trade as the stock moved close to its 52-week high of Rs 1,151.20, putting a technical breakout firmly in focus. The sharp up-move and 4.41 crore share volume suggested aggressive buying into a momentum setup within the financial services space.
GAIL (India) Ltd (+4.52%) GAIL advanced with strong participation as it traded near its 52-week high of Rs 186.80, drawing momentum-driven activity. The stock’s 4.04 crore share volume signalled broad-based churn as traders tracked a potential breakout zone around recent highs.
Eternal Ltd (-2.72%) Eternal fell despite remaining among the day’s most traded large caps, indicating active two-way trade rather than a low-liquidity dip. With the stock still below its 52-week high of Rs 368.40, the decline came alongside heavy turnover of 3.85 crore shares, consistent with profit-taking and risk reduction in high-beta consumer internet names during a weak benchmark session.
Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume
Suzlon Energy Ltd (+1.22%) Suzlon Energy traded with 6.30 crore shares changing hands as investors continued to actively rotate within high-volume power and energy-linked themes. The modest gain alongside very high turnover pointed to continued accumulation at lower levels after a sharp run-up earlier in the year, with traders focusing on the stock’s positioning versus its 52-week range.
Ashok Leyland Ltd (+4.93%) Ashok Leyland climbed as auto stocks featured among the session’s relative outperformers in sectoral breadth. The move was backed by 5.17 crore shares of volume, showing that traders used the day’s auto strength to add exposure even as the benchmarks closed sharply lower.
Swiggy Ltd (-3.67%) Swiggy slipped on heavy trading volumes of 5.00 crore shares, signalling active selling rather than a thinly traded decline. The drop stood out against broader sectoral pockets of strength, suggesting investors were booking profits or trimming risk in the new-age consumer internet space during a volatile session.
Yes Bank Ltd (+1.02%) Yes Bank inched higher with 4.06 crore shares traded, keeping it among the most active mid-cap names. The steady gain, despite the market-wide fall, pointed to sustained positioning in high-liquidity banking counters as PSU banks outperformed private lenders on the day.
Indo-MIM Ltd (+4.34%) Indo-MIM rose sharply with 2.94 crore shares of turnover as the stock moved closer to its 52-week high of Rs 815.90, keeping a breakout setup in focus. The price action and volume combination suggested momentum-led buying into the counter.
Small Cap Top Traded by Volume
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (+5.54%) Jaiprakash Power Ventures jumped after shareholders approved all resolutions at the company’s 31st AGM held on July 30, including adoption of FY26 financial statements and multiple board appointments. The approvals reduced near-term uncertainty around governance and management structure, which helped trigger the strong move in a high-beta power counter. The stock was also among the most active names, with 27.66 crore shares traded.
PC Jeweller Ltd (+1.54%) PC Jeweller gained after the company told exchanges it has repaid over 96% of its outstanding bank debt and expects to clear the remaining less than 4% in the current quarter to become debt-free. Investors typically reward deleveraging because it lowers finance costs and balance-sheet risk, improving the probability of sustained profitability through the cycle. The update also kept the stock in the high-volume list with 13.10 crore shares traded.
Vedanta Oil and Gas Ltd (+5.62%) Vedanta Oil and Gas rose after the company published newspaper advertisements of its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with copies available on its website (published July 30). The results publication acted as a clear event marker for traders in the recently listed counter, helping drive high turnover of 8.16 crore shares.
Shadowfax Technologies Ltd (+10.47%) Shadowfax Technologies surged after reporting strong Q1 FY27 numbers, including revenue of Rs 1,358 crore (about 65% YoY) and PAT of Rs 65 crore, which the company described as an all-time high. The sharp growth print and positive profitability metrics prompted a re-rating move, pushing the stock close to its 52-week high of Rs 253.35. The rally came with 7.74 crore shares traded, underscoring broad participation.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (+2.85%) Zee Entertainment advanced as media stocks were among the sectors that traded higher in the session’s sectoral breadth. The move was backed by 6.63 crore shares of volume, indicating active buying interest in the counter even as the broader market closed in the red.
Market Overview
Indian equities ended lower, with the Nifty 50 closing at 23,882.05 (-2.12%) and the Sensex at 76,503.60 (-2.15%). The sell-off was accompanied by elevated volatility, and the day’s action showed investors rotating tactically rather than exiting across the board.
On the sector front, autos and financial services featured among the pockets that held up better, while IT was the biggest laggard, down over 2%, with FMCG also weaker. Banking was largely stable on a relative basis, with PSU banks outperforming private lenders, even as Bank Nifty ended at 56,742.60 (-2.51%) per the index snapshot in the provided context.
Within this tape, volumes were concentrated in event-driven small caps such as Shadowfax (earnings) and PC Jeweller (debt reduction), while high-liquidity names like Vodafone Idea continued to dominate the traded-by-volume leaderboard.
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