Top Traded by Volume Today 15-Oct-2026: Most Active

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 22,997.35 (+1.66%) while the BSE Sensex surged 1,533.72 points to 74,315.61 (+2.11%) on 15 Oct 2026, led by IT, private banks and auto shares. Market breadth was weak despite the index rally, with 1,359 stocks advancing versus 1,979 declining on the NSE (as of 11:59 IST), pointing to a narrow, heavyweight-led move. Trading activity clustered around financials and telecom counters, while PSU banks were a notable drag on high volumes. Institutional flows available were from the previous session (14 Oct), when FIIs sold ₹1,857 crore and DIIs bought ₹2,670 crore.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (-0.95%) Vodafone Idea stayed among the most active counters as telecom stocks remained in focus amid newsflow around Jio Platforms’ upcoming IPO and its read-through for sector valuations. Despite the sector chatter, the stock ended lower as traders continued to sell into strength after a weak recent trend, keeping the session dominated by high churn rather than delivery buying.

Canara Bank (-6.09%) Canara Bank slid sharply on heavy volumes as the Nifty PSU Bank index was among the worst performers on the day (-1.29%). The stock also traded near its 52-week low zone (52-week low: ₹116.55), suggesting aggressive unwinding in PSU lenders even as broader benchmarks rallied.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (+2.83%) Billionbrains Garage Ventures rose with unusually high volumes, indicating a momentum-driven session in a high-beta counter without any specific corporate catalyst in the provided feed. The stock’s move looked largely flow-led, with traders chasing short-term price action.

HDFC Bank Ltd (+2.51%) HDFC Bank climbed as private banks participated in the headline rally, with the broader “Private Bank” pocket cited among the day’s best-performing sectors in the market context. The stock also featured among the most active by value, signalling institutional participation alongside the price rise.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (+2.22%) Kotak Mahindra Bank advanced in tandem with the strength in private lenders and financial services indices during the session. The close near its 52-week high band (52-week high: ₹452.98) added a technical tailwind, attracting momentum traders.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

| Company | Price (Rs.) | Change (Rs.) | Change (%) | Volume |

Yes Bank Ltd (-14.43%) Yes Bank plunged after reports linked the fall to a Supreme Court ruling related to the ₹8,400 crore AT-1 bond write-off, reviving concerns about potential financial and legal overhangs. The stock also hit a fresh 52-week low during the session (52-week low: ₹16.98), accelerating stop-loss selling and driving exceptionally high volumes.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (+1.08%) Suzlon edged up on sustained high trading interest, with the stock remaining a high-volume momentum name even without a specific company announcement in the provided feed. The modest gain alongside large turnover suggested active intraday positioning rather than a re-rating.

IDBI Bank Ltd (-7.71%) IDBI Bank declined sharply as PSU bank stocks faced heavy selling pressure even as the benchmark indices rose, reflecting sector rotation away from PSU lenders. The large fall on high volumes pointed to broad-based unwinding in the counter.

NMDC Ltd (-0.39%) NMDC slipped marginally with persistent selling in select PSU and cyclicals, while broader markets were driven by IT and private banks. The stock traded close to its 52-week low band (52-week low: ₹70.15), keeping the tape fragile.

Ashok Leyland Ltd (+2.07%) Ashok Leyland gained as auto stocks outperformed, with Nifty Auto ending up 1.67% in the session. The move aligned with sector strength, drawing volumes into frontline auto names.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

PC Jeweller Ltd (-0.07%) PC Jeweller saw massive churn while ending flat, suggesting profit-taking and two-way trades after the stock approached its 52-week high zone (52-week high: ₹15.50). The counter’s “EQST ASM-1” status shown in the trading snapshot indicated it remained under enhanced surveillance, which typically curbs extreme intraday moves even when volumes spike.

Jai Corp Ltd (+10.51%) Jai Corp jumped on heavy volumes in a move that looked primarily technical, with no fresh corporate trigger present in the provided news context. The stock bounced off its 52-week low area (52-week low: ₹83.59) and extended intraday gains toward the ₹99-₹100 zone, indicating short covering and momentum buying.

Moneyview Ltd (-5.30%) Moneyview fell as traders sold the stock after it failed to sustain early levels, with the session seeing a sharp intraday drop (day low referenced at ₹58.00 in the context). The broader midcap index was softer (Nifty Midcap 100: -0.36%), and the decline on high volume pointed to risk reduction in smaller financial names.

South Indian Bank Ltd (+3.67%) South Indian Bank advanced with strong volumes as the stock traded close to its 52-week high (52-week high: ₹52.08), drawing momentum participation. The rise stood out against weakness in PSU banks, indicating stock-specific strength in a high-liquidity banking counter.

Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd (-5.61%) MRPL dropped sharply as energy stocks were among the laggards in the session (Energy: -0.66% in the provided sector performance list). The stock also featured among the most active by value traded, signalling heavy institutional and trader activity during the decline.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 ended at 22,997.35 (+1.66%) and Sensex at 74,315.61 (+2.11%) as the rally was led by heavyweight private banks, IT and auto stocks. Sectoral indices reflected that leadership with Nifty IT up 1.82% and Nifty Auto up 1.67%, while Nifty Bank added 0.89%; in contrast, Nifty PSU Bank fell 1.29%, explaining the sharp declines in high-volume PSU lenders.

Breadth, however, remained adverse, with 1,359 advancing stocks against 1,979 declining (as of 11:59 IST), indicating that the index gains were concentrated in a narrower set of large caps. The market context also pointed to macro support factors including lower US Treasury yields and an IMF upgrade to India’s growth outlook, which typically benefits rate-sensitive and cyclical heavyweights.

On flows, the latest available cash-market data was for 14 Oct, when FIIs were net sellers of ₹1,857 crore and DIIs net buyers of ₹2,670 crore, highlighting continued domestic absorption of foreign selling.

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