Top Traded by Volume Today 12-May-2026: Key Stocks
Introduction
Nifty 50 closed at 26,005.80 (-0.69%) while Sensex ended at 85,246.29 (-0.54%) on 12 May 2026, as selling pressure broadened after a sharp intraday fall. IT was the weakest pocket, with the Nifty IT index sliding nearly 4% as heavyweight software stocks dragged. Oil and gas counters stood out on the upside, reflected in strong gains and heavy turnover in ONGC and Oil India.
Large Cap Top Traded by Volume
Vodafone Idea Ltd (-2.46%) Vodafone Idea fell after the company said it has not received any communication from Vodafone Group on a reported stake-transfer plan, tempering expectations that followed Monday’s report-led rally. The clarification prompted traders to pare positions built on the capital-support narrative, even as the stock remained among the most active counters with 98.59 crore shares traded.
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (-5.47%) Billionbrains slid as a major lock-in expiry was expected to release a large number of shares for trading, raising near-term supply risk. Reports of early investors planning a large block deal at a discounted floor price also added to the overhang, which translated into heavy volumes and a sharp price drop.
Oil & Natural Gas Corpn Ltd (+5.09%) ONGC jumped while broader indices were under pressure, as investors rotated into oil and gas names that held up better than rate-sensitive and IT counters during the selloff. The move came with strong activity and the stock traded close to its 52-week high of Rs 299.90, reinforcing momentum buying.
Adani Power Ltd (-5.63%) Adani Power declined amid broad risk-off positioning in high-beta names during the day’s market fall, with several widely held stocks seeing sharp cuts. The heavy turnover pointed to unwinding and short-term de-risking rather than stock-specific news flow.
Vedanta Ltd (+2.23%) Vedanta rose as buyers stepped in after the stock traded near its 52-week low zone, with the session’s high volumes indicating active repositioning. The rebound also came alongside selective interest in commodity-linked names even as the broader market stayed weak.
Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume
Yes Bank Ltd (-2.86%) YES Bank slipped as traders booked profits after recent breakout-focused commentary turned the stock into a crowded trade near its 52-week high. The analyst notes also flagged overbought conditions, and the day’s broader selloff in banking stocks amplified the pullback on high volumes.
Suzlon Energy Ltd (-3.36%) Suzlon extended its decline, with trading activity remaining elevated as investors reduced exposure to higher-volatility midcaps amid the market drop. The stock’s slide also followed a strong run-up over the past month, increasing the likelihood of profit-taking when risk appetite weakened.
Oil India Ltd (+7.52%) Oil India surged as oil and gas emerged as a relative outperformer during a session dominated by IT-led losses. The stock’s sharp gain, supported by heavy volumes, signalled aggressive buying in upstream PSUs while investors sought defensives.
Bank of Maharashtra (-3.70%) Bank of Maharashtra fell in line with the broader banking selloff, as investors cut risk across lenders during the market-wide decline. The high traded volumes suggested institutional and trader-led de-risking rather than a stock-specific trigger.
Steel Authority of India Ltd (-2.55%) SAIL declined as cyclical metal names faced profit-taking during the risk-off session, even as select commodity stocks held up. Volumes stayed high, indicating active churn and short-term selling pressure.
Small Cap Top Traded by Volume
GTL Infrastructure Ltd (-8.51%) GTL Infrastructure tumbled as selling accelerated in lower-priced telecom-linked counters during the broader market decline. The sharp fall came with 15.01 crore shares traded, pointing to aggressive exits and intraday downtrend follow-through.
HFCL Ltd (-0.17%) HFCL was largely flat despite very heavy volumes, signalling two-way trade after recent sharp moves and heightened attention in active counters. The tight close suggests buyers absorbed supply even as the wider tape remained weak.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (-5.14%) Jaiprakash Power dropped as risk-off positioning hit smaller, higher-beta power plays harder during the market slide. The elevated volumes indicate the move was driven by rapid position trimming rather than fresh positive triggers.
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd (-4.92%) Ola Electric declined with heavy turnover as investors continued to sell the stock well below its 52-week high, reflecting persistent caution around the name in volatile markets. The move coincided with broader selling in mid and small-cap counters.
PC Jeweller Ltd (-6.19%) PC Jeweller fell sharply as speculative small-cap interest cooled during the market decline, pushing the stock closer to its 52-week low region. The high traded volumes suggested forced selling and short-term exit activity.
Market Overview
Indian equities ended lower, with Sensex closing at 85,246.29 (-0.54%) and Nifty 50 at 26,005.80 (-0.69%), as the selloff was led by technology stocks. The Nifty IT index dropped nearly 4%, with large-cap IT names driving sector underperformance.
In contrast, oil and gas counters attracted meaningful flows, reflected in sharp gains in ONGC and Oil India even as most other high-volume names traded in the red. No major domestic economic events were flagged for the day, keeping trading driven largely by sector rotation and risk management.
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