Top Traded by Volume Today 22-May-2026: Key Movers

Introduction

Indian equities ended higher on 22 May 2026, with the Sensex up 231 points and the Nifty 50 finishing above 23,700, a session move of about 0.5%. Trading activity was concentrated in telecom, cement, EV and bank counters, with Vodafone Idea and several financials dominating volumes. Sector leadership was visible in banks and autos, while IT and FMCG stocks were among the key index drags.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (+0.88%) Vodafone Idea stayed among the most active names as traders continued to track updates around its funding efforts, after reports earlier this week that the CEO was engaged with an SBI-led consortium for a proposed Rs 35,000 crore package. With the stock trading just below its 52-week high zone, the event kept speculative positioning elevated, resulting in outsized volumes.

Wipro Ltd (+1.65%) Wipro rose on heavy participation even as IT was cited among the day’s sectoral drags, pointing to stock-specific trading activity rather than broad sector leadership. The move was accompanied by high volumes, with the stock holding above the Rs 200 mark that many short-term traders watch as a key level.

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (-0.69%) Samvardhana Motherson slipped as it traded close to its 52-week high range, signalling profit-taking after a recent run-up. The stock remained highly liquid through the session, keeping it among the top volume counters despite the mild decline.

ITC Ltd (-2.03%) ITC fell and was one of the notable large-cap drags as FMCG names underperformed on the day. The decline came with strong volumes, indicating active unwinding in a heavyweight that has a meaningful index impact.

HDFC Bank Ltd (+0.97%) HDFC Bank advanced in line with the broader strength in banking stocks, one of the leading sectors in the session. High turnover underscored active positioning in frontline lenders, which helped keep the stock among the most traded large caps.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Yes Bank Ltd (+1.44%) Yes Bank gained as the legal dispute over the lender’s 2020 AT1 bond write-off remained in focus, with the matter having reached the Supreme Court and judgment reserved again after fresh hearings. The ongoing proceedings kept the stock highly traded, with investors reacting to the possibility of clearer legal outcomes.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (+1.68%) Suzlon rose on elevated activity as renewable-energy names continued to see strong retail and trading participation. The stock’s sustained high volumes helped support the move, as traders looked for momentum in frequently traded mid-cap names.

FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd (+0.78%) FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) edged up in a high-volume session, keeping the counter among the most active mid caps. The stock traded near its 52-week high band, a setup that typically attracts short-term momentum trades.

Steel Authority of India Ltd (+2.34%) SAIL advanced with strong volumes, indicating fresh buying interest in a liquid metal PSU counter. The move pushed the stock closer to its 52-week high levels, which often draws incremental technical participation.

GAIL (India) Ltd (+3.34%) GAIL rose sharply on heavy volumes, standing out among the day’s most active mid-cap stocks. The stock’s move came amid active trading in energy and PSU names, with price action indicating momentum buying in the counter.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

Central Bank of India (-7.70%) Central Bank of India sank after the government’s offer for sale opened, with reports highlighting a floor price of Rs 31 per share at a discount to the prior close and a plan to offload up to 8% (4% base plus 4% oversubscription). The discount and supply overhang drove selling pressure, pushing the stock near its 52-week low; separate coverage also flagged that Q4 profit had dropped 29.91% year on year.

JSW Cement Ltd (+8.11%) JSW Cement surged a day after it reported strong audited Q4 and FY2026 numbers, including Q4 consolidated revenue of Rs 1,895 crore (up 11% year on year) and Q4 PAT of Rs 361.7 crore. The board also recommended a dividend of Rs 0.50 per share and approved a 2.5 MTPA cement grinding capacity addition at Nagaur, which reinforced growth expectations and triggered heavy volume-led follow-through.

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd (+1.38%) Ola Electric rose modestly as investors weighed its shareholder letter that highlighted margin expansion, its first operating cash-flow positive quarter (CFO Rs 91 crore) and guidance for Q1 FY27 orders and revenue. The stock also drew attention after the company said it would restart new product launches following a slowdown due to service backlogs, even as a separate report flagged execution issues in its home inverter business.

Honasa Consumer Ltd (+6.83%) Honasa Consumer rallied in a high-volume session, with the stock moving closer to its 52-week high band. The sharp move, coupled with strong turnover, suggested momentum-driven participation in the counter.

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (+1.08%) Jaiprakash Power gained in another high-volume session, keeping it among the most actively traded small caps. The stock’s liquidity and steady price action supported continued trading interest through the day.

Market Overview

Benchmarks ended higher on 22 May 2026, with the Sensex up 231 points and the Nifty 50 closing above 23,700, translating to a session gain of roughly half a percent. Market commentary during the day also pointed to a firmer rupee, linked to possible RBI intervention, as a supportive macro cue for risk assets.

Sectorally, banks and autos led the move, with frontline lenders featuring prominently in turnover lists, while IT and FMCG were cited among the key drags. The day’s most active list was dominated by high-beta counters and event-driven names, including Vodafone Idea, Central Bank of India, JSW Cement, Ola Electric Mobility, Jaiprakash Power Ventures and Yes Bank.

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