Top Traded by Volume Today 20-May-2026: NSE movers

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 23,579.45 (-0.16%) while Sensex ended at 75,035.26 (-0.22%) on 20 May 2026, with market breadth tilted negative at 19 advances versus 29 declines (2 unchanged). Despite the subdued headline indices, trading activity stayed elevated in telecom, airports, select autos and small-cap chemicals where volumes spiked on stock-specific cues. The latest available flow data showed FPIs as net sellers (-₹2,457.49 crore) while DIIs were net buyers (+₹3,801.68 crore) on 19 May.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (+0.67%) Vodafone Idea stayed among the most active counters after the company called an EGM on 11 June to seek approval for a preferential issue of up to 430 crore warrants to promoter Suryaja Investments at ₹11 each, aimed at raising up to ₹4,730 crore. Investors also continued to react to commentary around the March-quarter turning profitable due to AGR accounting gains, alongside a 3% rise in revenue, 4.9% EBITDA growth and ARPU improving to ₹190. The stock traded near its 52-week high (₹13.67), keeping volumes elevated even as brokerages flagged downside risks tied to debt and execution.

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (+0.65%) Samvardhana Motherson saw heavy churn with the stock inching up as it traded close to its 52-week high zone (₹136.10), a setup that typically attracts short-term momentum participation. The large traded quantity suggested active two-way positioning rather than a single headline-driven move.

Tata Steel Ltd (-1.08%) Tata Steel slipped despite strong volumes, a pattern consistent with profit-taking after the stock’s recent approach toward its 52-week high (₹216.50). The high turnover indicated active unwinding and hedging in the counter rather than fresh risk-on buying.

Bharat Electronics Ltd (-2.30%) Bharat Electronics declined with above-average activity, signalling traders booked profits after the stock’s prior run within its 52-week range (high of ₹473.25). The sharp single-day drop alongside heavy volumes pointed to supply emerging at higher levels.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (+1.10%) Billionbrains Garage Ventures advanced on strong volumes as the stock hovered near its 52-week high (₹193.91), which can draw technical buying interest. The high participation suggested aggressive trading activity in the name even without a fresh company-specific update in the provided news flow.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

GMR Airports Ltd (+0.27%) GMR Airports traded in heavy volumes after GMR Hyderabad International Airport commissioned Cargo Terminal 2 on 18 May, adding 50,000 tonnes of annual capacity with scope to scale to 100,000 tonnes and a temperature-controlled pharma zone. Investors typically read such capacity additions as a medium-term revenue and throughput lever for airport-led platforms. Trading activity also reflected a sharp volume spurt reported in the counter during the session.

Yes Bank Ltd (+0.18%) Yes Bank remained highly traded with a marginal gain, indicating active positioning in the ₹22 zone. With no fresh trigger in the provided news, the move appeared volume-led, with the price largely range-bound despite the high share turnover.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (-0.68%) Suzlon Energy declined even as volumes stayed high, suggesting traders used liquidity to reduce exposure at higher levels. With the stock still well below its 52-week high (₹74.30), the day’s action reflected selling pressure despite strong participation.

Ashok Leyland Ltd (+1.39%) Ashok Leyland rose on above-average volumes, signalling a rebound trade as the stock held above the ₹150 area during the session. The strong traded quantity suggested active accumulation and short covering rather than a low-liquidity bounce.

Steel Authority of India Ltd (+0.10%) SAIL was actively traded near its 52-week high (₹199.70), keeping the counter on traders’ radars for a potential breakout attempt. The stock’s small net move versus large volume indicated sustained two-way trades around a key price level.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

Fineotex Chemical Ltd (+2.89%) Fineotex Chemical jumped with very high volumes as the stock pushed toward its 52-week high area (₹35.82), a level that often triggers momentum trades. The supplementary financial context pointed to strong recent performance, including Q4 net profit growth of 58.29% year-on-year to ₹31.61 crore and a sharp sequential revenue uptick, which helps explain the continued rerating and high churn.

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd (+0.96%) Ola Electric gained in heavy trade after reporting Q4 results where net loss narrowed to ₹500 crore from ₹870 crore, while revenue fell 57% to ₹265 crore. Investors appeared to prioritise the improving bottom line and the reported positive CFO of ₹91 crore even as the topline remained weak. The stock also featured among the most traded names through the session as participants positioned around the earnings event.

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (-2.71%) Jaiprakash Power fell on high volumes, signalling distribution as the stock failed to sustain higher levels around ₹18-₹19. With no fresh company update in the provided news set for the day, the decline was largely volume and price-action driven, with the counter still materially below its 52-week high (₹27.62).

Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (+4.71%) Apollo Micro Systems rallied on strong volumes as it traded close to its 52-week high (₹369.30), keeping momentum traders active in the counter. The size of the move alongside heavy turnover suggested aggressive buying into a near-breakout setup.

South Indian Bank Ltd (+6.81%) South Indian Bank surged with elevated volumes, indicating strong participation as the stock moved toward its 52-week high (₹46.85). The sharp percentage gain paired with high churn pointed to momentum-led buying and possible short covering around a key resistance zone.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 settled at 23,579.45 (-0.16%) and Sensex at 75,035.26 (-0.22%), with declines outnumbering advances (19-29), pointing to a cautious risk tone even as several high-volume names stayed active. India VIX was lower (down 4.86% in the provided index snapshot), suggesting volatility expectations eased despite the soft market.

Flows remained an important support: on 19 May, FPIs sold ₹2,457.49 crore worth of equities, while domestic institutions bought ₹3,801.68 crore, helping limit downside in the broader tape. Stock-specific events drove action in pockets, including telecom funding discussions at Vodafone Idea, capacity expansion at GMR’s Hyderabad airport, and earnings-driven re-rating in Ola Electric.

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