Top Traded by Volume Today 23-Jul-2026: Most Active
Introduction
Nifty 50 closed at 23,868.95 (-0.53%) and the BSE Sensex ended at 76,316.53 (-0.57%) on 23 Jul 2026, as higher crude oil prices and geopolitical headlines kept risk appetite in check. Market breadth stayed weak with only 109 advances against 390 declines on the BSE500, highlighting broad-based selling beyond index heavyweights. Despite the index decline, pockets of activity stood out in power and select defensives, while banking names remained among the key drags.
Large Cap Top Traded by Volume
Vodafone Idea Ltd (-2.44%) The stock slipped on heavy churn, with no new company-specific update in the provided news flow and trading turning technical around the Rs 13-14 zone. With the price still sharply above its 52-week low (Rs 6.12) but below the 52-week high (Rs 15.35), the move looked like profit-taking and risk reduction in a weak tape. Vodafone Idea also dominated volumes at 37.46 crore shares, signalling aggressive intraday positioning.
Eternal Ltd (+1.16%) Eternal held up even as benchmarks closed lower, and the session’s high volumes pointed to rotation into the limited set of stocks that showed relative strength on a down day. The broader market commentary indicated only a handful of index names finished in the green, and Eternal featured among those outperformers. Volume of 6.84 crore shares reinforced that the stock was a key battleground for traders amid the sell-off.
HDFC Bank Ltd (-0.68%) HDFC Bank declined as banking heavyweights were cited among the main drags on the indices during the session. The broader context highlighted pressure on banks as crude moved higher and risk-off positioning increased, which typically weighs on rate-sensitive and index-heavy financials. High activity of 3.73 crore shares suggested institution-led rebalancing and derivatives-linked trading in a benchmark constituent.
Adani Power Ltd (-2.14%) Adani Power fell in a session where broader risk assets were hit, as crude oil climbed and global cues turned cautious. In a down market with mid and small caps also weakening, traders often cut exposure to higher beta names, and Adani Power saw that reflected in its price move. The stock remained among the most actively traded large caps with 3.69 crore shares.
ITC Ltd (+0.21%) ITC edged higher as FMCG emerged as the only sectoral gainer in the broader market wrap, indicating defensive demand when benchmarks are under pressure. The stock also traded near its 52-week low band (52-week low Rs 275, close Rs 281.4), which can attract incremental buyers looking for stability versus cyclicals. Volume of 2.21 crore shares underlined steady participation even in a negative market.
Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume
NTPC Green Energy Ltd (+6.47%) NTPC Green Energy jumped after reports of a robust June-quarter earnings print, which helped the stock buck the broader market weakness. Separately, exchange data in the provided context flagged a sharp volume surge versus recent averages, pointing to event-driven buying and momentum participation. The stock’s 11.24 crore share volume on the day reflected aggressive follow-through after the earnings trigger.
Yes Bank Ltd (-1.38%) Yes Bank fell as the session narrative highlighted banking names among the key index drags, with risk-off cues linked to the spike in crude oil prices. With no stock-specific announcement in the provided news feed, the move tracked sector-level de-risking and index-wide selling pressure. Volume of 6.27 crore shares indicated active exit and short-term trading in a high-liquidity lender.
Suzlon Energy Ltd (-1.15%) Suzlon slipped amid a broader sell-off in mid and small caps, where the context noted midcaps fell about 1% and small caps dropped over 1% on the day. In the absence of a fresh company update in the supplied news, the decline and high turnover pointed to profit-booking in a high-beta renewable name during a weak risk tape. The counter still saw 4.90 crore shares change hands.
NHPC Ltd (-0.05%) NHPC was largely flat, reflecting defensive characteristics of select power utilities even as the broader market ended lower. With no incremental stock-specific trigger in the provided updates, the muted move suggested two-way trades rather than decisive positioning. Still, 4.36 crore shares traded, keeping NHPC among the most active mid-cap counters.
Vishal Mega Mart Ltd (-1.96%) Vishal Mega Mart declined in line with the risk-off session that hit mid and small caps, as described in the broader market wrap. With no fresh company-specific news provided, the fall appeared driven by investors cutting exposure to discretionary retail names during broad-based selling. High volume of 3.53 crore shares suggested widespread participation in the move.
Small Cap Top Traded by Volume
PC Jeweller Ltd (-5.36%) PC Jeweller fell despite a recent update that it cleared outstanding debt of one more consortium bank under its settlement framework, taking the tally to five fully repaid banks (with some repayments made ahead of scheduled due dates). The decline suggests the market treated the debt repayment as already priced in, triggering profit-taking after the announcement rather than incremental re-rating on the day. The counter remained extremely active with 29.43 crore shares traded.
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd (+5.79%) Ujjivan SFB rallied after reporting Q1 FY27 results with PAT of Rs 317 crore and NII of Rs 1,186 crore, alongside a healthier RoA of 2.2%. Management also raised FY27 RoA guidance to 1.8%-2.0%, which investors typically read as stronger profitability visibility and improved operating trajectory. Heavy volume of 15.88 crore shares underlined strong post-results participation.
Wakefit Innovations Ltd (-2.89%) Wakefit declined on high volumes with no fresh company-specific news in the provided feed, pointing to a reversal trade after recent sharp moves. The stock has been volatile around its recent range (52-week high Rs 223.95, 52-week low Rs 111.65), and the broader small-cap sell-off described in the market context likely amplified risk reduction. Volume at 9.72 crore shares signalled heavy intraday churn.
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd (+0.90%) Ola Electric gained modestly on active trading, with no new stock-specific trigger available in the supplied news flow. In a weak broader market, such small advances often reflect short-term positioning and bargain buying after large drawdowns from the 52-week high (Rs 71.24 versus close Rs 37). The stock saw 8.06 crore shares traded, keeping it among the most watched small caps.
GTL Infrastructure Ltd (-1.63%) GTL Infrastructure eased in a risk-off session for small caps, with no incremental company update in the provided data set. The day’s high volume indicates speculative activity and rapid turnover typical of low-priced counters during broad market weakness. The stock recorded 6.85 crore shares in volume.
Market Overview
Benchmark indices ended lower as crude oil surged above $16 a barrel in the backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions, feeding concerns around inflationary pressure and input costs. Nifty 50 closed at 23,868.95 (-0.53%) while Sensex settled at 76,316.53 (-0.57%), and the day’s breadth was sharply negative with 109 advances against 390 declines on the BSE500.
Sectorally, the market wrap pointed to IT, pharma and banks as key drags, while FMCG stood out as the only pocket of strength as investors looked for relative safety. Realty and PSU banks were also cited among segments witnessing sharp declines, aligning with the broader de-risking seen in mid-cap and small-cap indices, both of which ended over 1% lower.
On the technical setup highlighted in the context, Nifty slipped into a weaker zone after breaking below its 50-period EMA, with the RSI near 30 suggesting the market is oversold but still vulnerable unless key levels are reclaimed. Against this backdrop, the day’s “top traded by volume” list was dominated by event-led action in select names like NTPC Green Energy and earnings-led buying in Ujjivan SFB, while banks and high-beta counters saw heavy exit volumes.
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