Top Traded by Volume Today 03-Nov-2026: PC Jeweller Leads

Indian equities' most-active list on 3 November 2026 was led by PC Jeweller Ltd, which traded 34.91 crore shares and fell 1.54%, while Nifty 50 closed at 23,810.85, up 1.58%, and Sensex gained 1.62% to 76,917.85. The broad rally was led by FMCG, financial and auto stocks, with FIIs net buyers of Rs 3,352 crore.

Which large-cap stocks were top traded by volume today?

Vodafone Idea Ltd led large-cap share turnover with 24.74 crore shares, followed by Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd, HDFC Bank Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd and ITC Ltd.

Vodafone Idea Ltd (+0.08%)

Vodafone Idea Ltd was the most-traded large cap, with 24.74 crore shares changing hands, but the stock ended nearly flat at Rs 12.26. The supplied data does not identify a fresh corporate announcement, so the unusually high turnover rather than a disclosed event was the defining feature of the session.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (+4.93%)

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd climbed 4.93% to Rs 205.98 on turnover of 5.32 crore shares. No company-specific news catalyst was provided, making the sharp price rise alongside heavy volume the available evidence of the day's trading momentum.

HDFC Bank Ltd (+3.64%)

HDFC Bank Ltd gained 3.64% to Rs 725.50 as heavyweight banking stocks led the benchmark advance. The Nifty Bank rose 0.98%, while FIIs were reported as net buyers of Rs 3,352 crore, supporting demand for liquid financial shares.

Reliance Industries Ltd (+0.61%)

Reliance Industries Ltd added 0.61% to Rs 1,307.90 on 4.23 crore shares as large caps underpinned the market's fourth consecutive advance. The broader market context cited lower crude oil prices and strength in heavyweight stocks, while no separate company announcement was supplied for Reliance Industries Ltd.

ITC Ltd (+2.82%)

ITC Ltd rose 2.82% to Rs 273.90 as consumer shares were among the session's strongest groups. The Nifty FMCG index advanced 3.65%, linking ITC Ltd's gain to the sector-wide move rather than a disclosed company-specific development.

Which mid-cap stocks were top traded by volume today?

Yes Bank Ltd recorded the highest mid-cap volume at 16.15 crore shares, while Suzlon Energy Ltd, Ashok Leyland Ltd, IDFC First Bank Ltd and GMR Airports Ltd also saw active trading.

Yes Bank Ltd (-1.22%)

Yes Bank Ltd declined 1.22% to Rs 15.38 despite 16.15 crore shares being traded, the highest volume among mid caps. No fresh news was provided for the decline; the close was only Rs 0.28 above its 52-week low of Rs 15.10, highlighting continued pressure in the stock.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (+1.42%)

Suzlon Energy Ltd gained 1.42% to Rs 35.75 with 6.34 crore shares traded. The input contains no new company announcement, so the stock's high turnover and positive price move are the disclosed indicators of active participation.

Ashok Leyland Ltd (+2.37%)

Ashok Leyland Ltd rose 2.37% to Rs 152.74 amid a 1.71% gain in the Nifty Auto index. The sectoral advance provides the available catalyst for the move, with 2.30 crore shares traded.

IDFC First Bank Ltd (-0.58%)

IDFC First Bank Ltd slipped 0.58% to Rs 73.20 on 2.13 crore shares. No company-specific trigger was supplied, and the decline contrasted with the 0.98% advance in the Nifty Bank index.

GMR Airports Ltd (+2.76%)

GMR Airports Ltd climbed 2.76% to Rs 91.10 with 2.13 crore shares traded. The data does not disclose a new corporate event, leaving the sizeable turnover and the stock's move as the reported signals behind its place on the active list.

Which small-cap stocks were top traded by volume today?

PC Jeweller Ltd led small-cap volumes with 34.91 crore shares, followed by Trident Ltd at 27.40 crore shares after its Rs 4,650 crore expansion approval.

PC Jeweller Ltd (-1.54%)

PC Jeweller Ltd fell 1.54% to Rs 14.69 after reports that Sebi sent warning letters to its managing director and company secretary. The regulatory development prompted selling even as the counter led the market in volume with 34.91 crore shares traded.

Trident Ltd (+7.11%)

Trident Ltd surged 7.11% to Rs 23.79 after its board approved a Rs 4,650 crore capacity expansion and modernisation project across yarn, sheeting, paper and renewable energy businesses. Investors also responded to its Q2 FY27 results, with supplementary context reporting a 93% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 175.5 crore; volume reached 27.40 crore shares.

Moneyview Ltd (+4.56%)

Moneyview Ltd gained 4.56% to Rs 53.89 on 11.72 crore shares, making it the third-most-traded small cap. No fresh announcement was disclosed in the supplied material, although the company has a Q2 FY27 earnings call scheduled for 5 November 2026, an event investors will monitor.

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (-0.89%)

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd slipped 0.89% to Rs 13.42 despite turnover of 7.01 crore shares. The input does not provide a corporate or regulatory catalyst, so the high volume reflects active trading without a disclosed fundamental trigger.

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd (-1.20%)

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd declined 1.20% to Rs 34.59 with 5.31 crore shares changing hands. No fresh news event was supplied to explain the decline, and the stock remained below its 52-week high of Rs 50.28.

What drove the Indian stock market on 3 November 2026?

The Nifty 50 closed 370.05 points higher, or 1.58%, at 23,810.85, while the Sensex rose 1,225.07 points, or 1.62%, to 76,917.85. Market breadth favoured advances, with 2,127 of 3,713 NSE-listed shares rising against 1,477 declines and 109 unchanged.

FMCG, financial services and auto shares drove the advance, with Nifty FMCG up 3.65%, Nifty Financial Services up 1.84%, Nifty Auto up 1.71% and Nifty Bank up 0.98%. In contrast, the Nifty PSU Bank index declined 0.91%, while 25 of 38 tracked sectors gained.

FIIs were net buyers of Rs 3,352 crore, supporting demand in large, liquid stocks. The market context also cited a decline in crude oil prices and the Nifty's move above its six-month exponential moving average near 23,670, while investors positioned ahead of earnings due on 4 November.

Where can readers explore more market movers?

Readers can explore the complete list of market movers here: Market Movers.

Conclusion

The day's active counters showed a mix of event-led and flow-led trading. Trident Ltd's expansion plan and quarterly performance drove its 7.11% gain, while the warning-letter report weighed on PC Jeweller Ltd despite its market-leading volume. Large-cap financial and consumer participation helped lift the broader indices, but selling in select banks and small caps showed that the rally was not uniform.

Investors will next watch 4 November earnings from Cummins India, Apollo Hospitals and Power Finance Corporation, as well as Moneyview Ltd's Q2 FY27 earnings call on 5 November. Crude oil movements and the US midterm elections remain additional disclosed factors that could influence near-term market volatility.