Top Traded by Volume Today 11-May-2026: Active NSE Stocks

Introduction

Indian equities stayed under pressure, with Nifty 50 slipping below the 24,000 mark and Sensex reported down 728 points during the session amid rising geopolitical tensions, higher crude oil prices and continued foreign fund outflows. NSE data showed Nifty 50 traded between 23,845.30 and 23,997.45 versus the previous close of 24,176.15. Defensive pockets such as pharma and healthcare outperformed, while PSU banks and rate-sensitive segments saw sharper cuts. High volumes were concentrated in telecom and financials, led by Vodafone Idea and YES Bank.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (+8.36%) Vodafone Idea surged after a Bloomberg report said Vodafone Group may use treasury shares to support the Indian unit’s capital needs and debt raise. The move built on the recent government relief on AGR and spectrum-related liabilities, which lowered cash-flow stress and improved the optics for fundraising. The stock traded 202.41 crore shares and ended near its 52-week high of Rs 12.80, indicating aggressive positioning by short-term traders.

Canara Bank (-3.72%) Canara Bank declined as PSU bank stocks came under pressure in a risk-off session, with Nifty PSU Bank down 2.11% as per the sectoral index data shared. Investors reduced exposure to high-beta lenders amid the broader market drop below 24,000 and macro worries around crude-led inflation risks. The stock still saw heavy turnover of 7.56 crore shares, reflecting active intraday churn.

State Bank of India (-4.52%) SBI fell sharply alongside the broader PSU banking pack as rate-sensitive and cyclicals bore the brunt of the selloff. With Nifty Financial Services also lower, traders appeared to cut positions in bellwether financials, pushing SBI down on high volumes of 5.08 crore shares. The magnitude of the drop also points to forced unwinds and stop-loss triggers in a weak tape.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-2.13%) HDFC Bank slipped as heavyweight financials contributed to index pressure in a session marked by foreign selling cues and elevated macro uncertainty. The stock’s high activity of 4.44 crore shares suggests institutional rebalancing and derivatives-linked flows rather than a single stock-specific headline. The move kept the stock closer to its 52-week low zone (Rs 726.75) than the 52-week high (Rs 1,020.35).

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (-5.37%) Billionbrains Garage Ventures slid on unusually heavy volumes, indicating profit-taking and risk reduction in smaller, higher-volatility counters. With no company-specific catalyst provided, the price action points to a momentum unwind after the stock traded near its 52-week high of Rs 202.00. Turnover of 4.05 crore shares underscores sharp two-way activity typical of speculative names during broader market stress.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Yes Bank Ltd (-1.00%) YES Bank stayed among the most traded names as the stock remained in focus after a recent breakout above the Rs 19 to Rs 20 range, with analysts flagging upside targets up to Rs 24 to Rs 30. The mild decline aligns with profit-taking after the sharp run-up and overbought signals highlighted in the same coverage (RSI around the high-70s). Volumes stayed elevated at 20.40 crore shares as traders actively rotated around the near-52-week-high zone (Rs 24.30).

Suzlon Energy Ltd (-3.06%) Suzlon fell amid heavy trading, tracking a broader risk-off session where high-beta cyclicals saw sharper cuts. With no fresh company-specific trigger provided, the move appears driven by traders cutting exposure after prior momentum, given the stock remains well below its 52-week high of Rs 74.30. Volume of 7.67 crore shares suggests active unwinding rather than illiquidity-driven slippage.

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (-9.23%) Kalyan Jewellers plunged on high volumes, pointing to a decisive selloff and stop-loss activity in the counter. In the absence of a stated news catalyst, the steep single-day drop and 3.45 crore share volume indicate aggressive de-risking after a sharp correction from the 52-week high (Rs 617.30). The fall also stood out as one of the largest moves within the actively traded mid-cap list.

Steel Authority of India Ltd (-2.27%) SAIL declined in line with a weaker metals tape, with Nifty Metal down 0.54% as per the index snapshot provided. Investors typically trim exposure to cyclical metals when macro risks rise, particularly with crude prices firming and broader indices weakening. The stock still clocked 3.41 crore shares in volume, reflecting high churn in PSU cyclicals.

Bank of India (+2.97%) Bank of India gained even as the broader PSU bank index was lower, indicating stock-specific positioning and relative strength on the day. With no fresh headline cited, the up move alongside 3.34 crore shares traded suggests bargain buying and short covering in a liquid PSU banking name. The divergence versus the sector also explains why it featured prominently in the day’s volume leaders.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

GTL Infrastructure Ltd (+1.44%) GTL Infrastructure saw outsized activity as telecom-linked names stayed in focus after the recent policy relief for telcos on AGR and spectrum fee liabilities, which also powered Vodafone Idea’s rally. With no stock-specific headline provided, the move appears theme-driven trading in a low-priced, high-beta telecom infrastructure counter. Volumes at 17.77 crore shares reflect speculative positioning and quick turnover.

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd (+2.47%) Ola Electric rose after reports said EV and green mobility stocks gained following PM Modi’s appeal to cut fuel use and adopt electric vehicles, made in the context of the West Asia crisis and higher oil prices. Investors typically read such commentary as supportive of EV adoption and policy thrust, lifting interest across listed EV plays. The stock traded 12.12 crore shares, keeping it among the most active small caps.

HFCL Ltd (+4.99%) HFCL advanced on heavy participation, extending a strong momentum phase flagged in recent market commentary and regulatory updates (including the filing of an earnings call transcript on May 8). With the stock trading close to its 52-week high of Rs 151.85, traders appeared to chase a breakout setup in a session where the broader mid-small IT and telecom basket was relatively resilient (up 1.36% in the shared index data). Volume of 11.73 crore shares underlined strong two-way activity.

Rain Industries Ltd (+14.24%) Rain Industries jumped sharply with 9.02 crore shares traded, signalling a momentum-driven move with aggressive buying. With no specific news catalyst provided in the dataset, the surge looks technical and flow-led, especially as the stock pushed closer to its 52-week high of Rs 175.95. Such outsized volume typically indicates short covering and fresh speculative participation.

PC Jeweller Ltd (-4.94%) PC Jeweller dropped on heavy volumes of 6.56 crore shares, indicating sustained selling pressure in the counter. In the absence of a stated trigger, the decline suggests profit-taking or distribution by traders, especially given the stock remains far below its 52-week high (Rs 19.65). The elevated volume alongside a near-5% fall points to active exits rather than low-liquidity noise.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 stayed weak through the session and slipped below 24,000, with the NSE snapshot showing a day range of 23,845.30 to 23,997.45 versus the previous close of 24,176.15. A live-market update also reported Sensex down 728 points, with the selloff linked to rising geopolitical tensions, firmer crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows.

Sectoral moves were clearly split. Defensives held up, with Nifty Pharma up 0.51% and the Nifty Healthcare Index up 0.65%, while Nifty FMCG also gained 0.38%. On the other hand, rate-sensitive and cyclicals led declines, with Nifty PSU Bank down 2.11%, Nifty Realty down 2.68%, Nifty Consumer Durables down 3.25% and Nifty Oil and Gas down 1.75%.

Volatility indicators also firmed, with India VIX up 8.71% to 1.47 in the shared data. Against this backdrop, the day’s highest turnover clustered in telecom and financials, with Vodafone Idea and YES Bank dominating the volume charts.

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