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

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 24,218.40, down 115.90 points (-0.48%), while the BSE Sensex ended at 77,651.42, down 500.03 points (-0.64%) on 20 Jul 2026. Market breadth was negative based on the latest available exchange snapshot, with 1,312 advances versus 2,004 declines. Banks and financials dominated the high-volume list, with PSU lenders seeing outsized activity alongside select telecom and jewellery counters.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (-1.67%) Vodafone Idea slipped as the market reacted to updates indicating its Rs 35,000 crore funding plan remains on hold, with lenders seeking stronger promoter assurances before approving fresh loans. The funding uncertainty matters because it directly impacts the telco’s ability to fund capex and arrest subscriber and revenue pressure, prompting selling despite the stock being among the day’s most traded.

Punjab National Bank (+5.62%) PNB jumped after reporting a sharp improvement in Q1FY27 profitability, with net profit rising 214% YoY to Rs 5,253 crore, alongside better operating performance and strengthening asset quality. The move was reinforced by bullish brokerage actions, including an upgrade to 'ADD' and a higher target price, which helped drive volumes to 12.64 crore shares.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-5.12%) HDFC Bank fell sharply on heavy volumes as private banking stocks faced selling pressure in the session, with investors actively repositioning within financials. The 5.93 crore share turnover highlighted aggressive risk reduction in a large index heavyweight during a weak tape.

Canara Bank (+3.00%) Canara Bank rose as PSU bank stocks tracked the strong earnings read-through from peer results, particularly PNB’s Q1 performance and the improved asset-quality narrative. The stock also saw elevated activity as traders focused on high-beta PSU lenders amid sector rotation.

Union Bank of India (+4.42%) Union Bank advanced as the broader PSU banking pack stayed in demand following strong quarterly cues from large state-owned lenders and supportive brokerage commentary around the segment. The strong volume print suggested the move was driven by active institutional and trading participation rather than a low-liquidity spike.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Yes Bank Ltd (-2.96%) Yes Bank declined after its Q1FY27 results triggered a sell-the-news reaction, even though it reported a 32.53% YoY rise in net profit to Rs 1,071 crore. The high volume reflected active price discovery post-results, as investors weighed the earnings print and updated broker views and target prices mentioned in market chatter.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (+2.06%) Suzlon gained in a high-volume session as renewable-energy names stayed in focus, keeping the counter actively traded. The move was supported by momentum-driven participation, with 5.68 crore shares changing hands.

Indian Overseas Bank (+3.52%) Indian Overseas Bank rose as the stock was in focus around its results-related newsflow, which lifted trading activity and incremental buying interest. The 3.19 crore volume indicated a broad participation day for the PSU lender.

IDFC First Bank Ltd (+1.79%) IDFC First Bank advanced with strong volumes as traders selectively added mid-sized banking exposure even as the benchmark indices ended lower. The stock’s proximity to its 52-week high zone (Rs 87) also kept it on technical radars.

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (-0.81%) Kalyan Jewellers slipped as investors booked profits in parts of the jewellery space amid heavy activity in other jewellery counters. Despite the mild price decline, the 2.48 crore volume showed the stock remained a high-interest retail and momentum name.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

PC Jeweller Ltd (+1.75%) PC Jeweller stayed extremely active after its business update highlighted strong Q1 operational performance, including around 21% YoY growth in consolidated revenue and progress toward becoming debt-free. Investors responded to the balance-sheet improvement commentary, while the counter continued to see momentum participation with 39.45 crore shares traded.

Bhansali Engineering Polymers Ltd (+13.54%) Bhansali Engineering Polymers surged after it followed up its Q1FY27 results with an investor presentation highlighting sharp growth and a clear capex roadmap. The company reported Q1FY27 revenue of Rs 481.9 crore (around 50.9% YoY), EBITDA of Rs 92.3 crore (around 44.5% YoY) and PAT of Rs 65.6 crore (around 42.9% YoY), alongside an interim dividend and a debt-free balance sheet funding about Rs 200 crore capex via internal accruals.

Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd (+10.91%) Mrs Bectors rallied sharply on unusually high volumes, indicating strong demand-led momentum for the session. With 8.90 crore shares traded, the move looked driven by aggressive participation in a liquid small-cap consumer name rather than a low-volume price spike.

Cropster Agro Ltd (+4.99%) Cropster Agro rose nearly 5%, a move consistent with circuit-type price action in lower-priced small caps, alongside heavy turnover of 7.62 crore shares. The combination of a near-5% jump and large volumes pointed to speculative interest and rapid intraday churn.

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (+0.12%) Jaiprakash Power traded largely flat despite elevated activity, as the counter remained in focus around results-related attention during the session. The 6.73 crore share volume suggested active two-way trades even as the price ended nearly unchanged.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 ended at 24,218.40 (-0.48%) and Sensex at 77,651.42 (-0.64%), with financials dominating the day’s most-active list even as the broader tape stayed soft. Activity clustered around banks, especially PSU lenders, as investors reacted to quarterly result cues and broker upgrades in the segment.

Market breadth was negative in the latest available snapshot, with 1,312 stocks advancing against 2,004 declines, indicating selling beyond index heavyweights. Exchange data also showed a sizeable number of counters at 52-week lows (64) compared with those at 52-week highs (48), consistent with a cautious risk appetite.

In single stocks, volumes were amplified by event-driven moves such as PNB’s earnings and broker actions, Yes Bank’s post-results reaction, and Bhansali Engineering Polymers’ results plus investor presentation. Telecom and jewellery counters also featured prominently, led by Vodafone Idea and PC Jeweller.

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