Top Traded by Volume Today 16-Jul-2026: Most Active Stocks

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 25,212.05 (+0.06%) while the Sensex ended at 82,634.48 (+0.08%) on 16 Jul 2026, as gains in PSU banking and IT helped indices recover from intraday lows. Market breadth stayed positive with 1,660 advances versus 1,269 declines and 89 unchanged on the NSE, pointing to steady participation beyond the frontline indices. In the high-volume list, telecom, PSU industrials and energy names dominated activity, while select small-cap FMCG and refinery stocks saw sharp price moves. FII and DII net flow numbers were not available in the provided data.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (+1.54%) Vodafone Idea gained on heavy turnover as the stock remained a high-action counter amid continued investor focus on funding-related developments and turnaround cues highlighted in recent market commentary. The unusually large volume indicates active churn by traders, with the stock still trading near its 52-week high zone.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (-4.97%) Billionbrains Garage Ventures fell after the company published and advertised its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2026. The results event, along with board actions such as reclassification of authorised share capital (subject to shareholder approval) and the appointment of Ernst and Young LLP as internal auditor, drove high volumes as investors repositioned post-disclosure.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (+4.13%) BHEL rose sharply and traded close to its 52-week high (Rs. 441) as momentum traders targeted PSU-linked counters in a session where PSU themes were in focus. The stock’s proximity to the 52-week high, combined with nearly 6 crore shares traded, suggests the move was reinforced by technical follow-through rather than a single company-specific headline in the provided data.

Adani Power Ltd (-1.07%) Adani Power slipped despite strong volumes, reflecting stock-specific profit-taking and two-way trade in the power space during an otherwise flat index session. With no fresh company disclosure in the provided news set, the turnover points to active short-term positioning rather than a fundamental trigger.

Eternal Ltd (-2.82%) Eternal declined on high activity as it figured among key index drags during the session, keeping it in traders’ crosshairs. With no specific corporate announcement provided for the day, the fall alongside large volumes suggests position unwinding during the earnings-season tape.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Yes Bank Ltd (+0.68%) Yes Bank edged higher on heavy volumes as the broader banking space outperformed, with the Nifty Bank index ending in the green in the session. The modest price move versus large turnover suggests intraday rotation and short-term trading rather than a single news-led catalyst in the provided data.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (-0.97%) Suzlon slipped even as it stayed among the most traded mid-caps, signalling profit-taking after recent volatility typical of high-beta renewable plays. With no company update provided for the day, the price decline despite strong volume points to active selling into rises and quick trade exits.

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (-0.27%) Kalyan Jewellers ended marginally lower amid elevated trading volumes, indicating churn rather than directional conviction. In the absence of a fresh disclosure in the dataset, the move appears driven by short-term positioning in a widely held consumer discretionary name.

Swiggy Ltd (+1.17%) Swiggy gained with sizeable volumes as investors rotated into consumer and new-age counters in a session where several sectoral indices ended in the green. The stock’s rise alongside high activity suggests tactical buying and short covering rather than a news-driven jump in the provided inputs.

RBL Bank Ltd (-2.15%) RBL Bank declined sharply on high volumes, underperforming even as the broader bank index ended slightly higher. The divergence implies stock-specific selling pressure, likely driven by traders reducing exposure in a volatile earnings-season session without a matching corporate announcement in the provided data.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

PC Jeweller Ltd (-2.36%) PC Jeweller declined despite a string of supportive updates, including the repayment of outstanding debt to a fourth consortium bank under the 30 Sep 2024 Settlement Agreement, with repayments made ahead of scheduled due dates. The stock also recently disclosed a favourable CESTAT (New Delhi) order in a customs, excise and service tax matter, but the day’s exceptionally high volumes suggest traders booked gains and churned positions after these developments.

Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd (+10.21%) MRPL surged after reporting a sharp turnaround in Q1FY27 performance, swinging to a profit of Rs 945.7 crore from a loss of Rs 270.7 crore, aided by improved margins. The company also disclosed board approval of its Q1 unaudited results, alongside governance actions such as internal auditor and cost auditor appointments, which reinforced the earnings-led rerating and drove more than 21 crore shares in volume.

Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd (+13.48%) Mrs Bectors Food jumped over 13% with heavy volumes, signalling a momentum-led move in the absence of a fresh company announcement in the provided news set. The sharp rise, coupled with a low-base recovery near its 52-week low zone, indicates aggressive trading interest and rapid repricing during the session.

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (+1.37%) Jaiprakash Power rose modestly but stayed among the most active small-caps by volume, reflecting sustained retail and trader participation in power-linked counters. With no specific disclosure cited in the inputs, the move appears volume-driven with incremental buying rather than a news catalyst.

Jindal Worldwide Ltd (+6.51%) Jindal Worldwide advanced strongly on elevated volumes, indicating a momentum breakout attempt in the counter. In the absence of a company-specific update in the provided dataset, the move looks driven by technical and trading flows, with the stock attracting risk-on positioning in small-caps.

Market Overview

Sensex added 63.57 points to close at 82,634.48 (+0.08%) and Nifty 50 gained 16.25 points to 25,212.05 (+0.06%), with the day characterised by stock-specific action amid the ongoing earnings season. Volatility eased, with India VIX at 11.24, down 2.09%, reflecting a calmer risk backdrop even as intraday swings persisted.

On sectoral performance, Nifty PSU Bank led the gains with a 1.81% rise, followed by Nifty Media (1.31%) and Nifty IT (0.63%), while Nifty Metal (-0.54%) and Nifty Pharma (-0.32%) were the key laggards. The broader market held up, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 ending marginally higher, mirroring the positive advance-decline setup.

Trading activity remained strong across cash and derivatives. In equities, 501.83 crore shares changed hands with turnover of Rs 1,20,941.56 crore, underscoring why several names saw outsized volume even when price moves were modest.

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