Top Traded by Volume Today 04-Aug-2026: Most Active

Introduction

Index closing levels for Nifty 50 and Sensex for 04 Aug 2026 were not provided in the shared dataset, so today’s wrap focuses on the session’s most active counters by traded volume on NSE and BSE. Activity was dominated by telecom and financials in large caps, renewables and metals in mid caps, and sharp, news-led moves in QSR and jewellery among small caps. The strongest stock-specific trigger in the most-active list came from Restaurant Brands Asia’s Q1 FY27 update, while PC Jeweller drew volumes after a fresh debt repayment disclosure. FII and DII flow data and advance-decline statistics were not available in the inputs.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (-0.54%) Vodafone Idea stayed the single most traded large-cap by volume, even as the stock slipped 0.54%, with no fresh company announcement provided in the shared news inputs. The extremely high turnover of 32.73 crore shares suggests continued two-way trading in the low-priced telecom counter, with traders actively repositioning around the ₹12 to ₹13 zone.

Life Insurance Corporation of India (-7.86%) LIC fell sharply by 7.86% on heavy volume of 5.45 crore shares, a move that stood out within the high-activity list despite the absence of a specific news trigger in the supplied database. The steep one-day drop pushed the stock closer to its 52-week low zone (₹361), which often accelerates selling through stop-losses and margin-related cuts.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-1.48%) HDFC Bank declined 1.48% with 3.27 crore shares traded, remaining in focus as it hovered near its 52-week low (₹726.75) based on the provided range. With no new filings in the shared inputs, the volume indicates heavy institutional churn in a key index heavyweight, with the price move reflecting net selling pressure.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (-0.65%) Billionbrains Garage Ventures saw large turnover of 3.09 crore shares while ending down 0.65%, with no specific corporate catalyst provided in the database news block. The combination of high volume and a modest price change indicates a largely matched market, where intraday traders dominated flows rather than directional investors.

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (-2.85%) Samvardhana Motherson slipped 2.85% on 3.06 crore shares traded, suggesting profit-taking after the stock remained close to its 52-week high area (₹155.90) in the provided data. In the absence of a company update in the supplied inputs, the move points to selling into strength in the auto ancillaries space.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Suzlon Energy Ltd (-1.43%) Suzlon Energy fell 1.43% despite leading mid caps on traded volume at 6.65 crore shares, with no new company-specific trigger provided in the shared news. The price action suggests profit-taking and short-term cooling in a high-beta renewables name after earlier momentum, with volumes indicating active speculative participation.

Yes Bank Ltd (+0.13%) Yes Bank ended nearly flat (+0.13%) while clocking 4.41 crore shares in volume, implying a largely range-bound session driven by two-way trades. Since no database news was provided, the high turnover with little net change points to positioning and hedging activity rather than a fresh fundamental re-rating.

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (-2.29%) Kalyan Jewellers dropped 2.29% on 3.03 crore shares traded, a move that comes as the stock remains relatively close to its 52-week high (₹649) in the provided range. With no incremental news in the supplied inputs, the decline reads as profit booking after a strong run, with volume suggesting active rotation within jewellery retail.

Steel Authority of India Ltd (+1.18%) SAIL rose 1.18% on strong volumes of 2.70 crore shares, indicating buyers stepping in for steel counters in a high-activity session. In the absence of a specific company update, the move is consistent with sector-linked trading and a tactical bid for metal names.

Ather Energy Ltd (+13.98%) Ather Energy surged 13.98% on 2.61 crore shares traded, pushing the stock closer to its 52-week high of ₹1,500 as per the provided data. With no database news supplied for the day, the sharp rise alongside heavy volume points to a momentum-led breakout trade, where price strength itself drew incremental participation.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

PC Jeweller Ltd (+1.76%) PC Jeweller gained 1.76% as volumes jumped to 21.20 crore shares after the company disclosed further progress on debt repayments under its 30-Sep-2024 settlement. The firm told exchanges it repaid outstanding debt to two more banks, taking the count to 7 of 14 consortium banks, with all seven debts prepaid and discharged ahead of scheduled due dates.

Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd (+19.99%) Restaurant Brands Asia hit a 19.99% surge after filing its Q1 FY27 investor presentation and unaudited results, highlighting strong operating improvement. The company reported consolidated revenue of ₹8,226 million (+17.9% YoY) and EBITDA (Pre-Ind AS116) of ₹435 million (+265.7%), while also flagging that Inspira Global acquired 42% and infused ₹1,050 crore (including ₹450 crore via warrants), reinforcing balance sheet comfort.

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (+0.48%) Jaiprakash Power edged up 0.48% on 10.01 crore shares traded, with the supplied web context pointing to investor attention on its June-quarter performance. As per the supplementary context, the company reported Q1FY27 revenue of ₹1,775.70 crore (+12.2% YoY) and net profit of ₹468.84 crore (+68.6% YoY), a combination that typically supports higher trading interest even when the day’s close is only marginally positive.

Vedanta Iron & Steel Ltd (+4.90%) Vedanta Iron & Steel climbed 4.90% on 8.41 crore shares, extending a high-participation run in the counter, with no fresh company filing provided in the shared database news. The move, backed by heavy volume, indicates momentum-driven buying in the stock, which remains below its 52-week high (₹44.77) but well above the 52-week low zone (₹19.60).

Vedanta Oil and Gas Ltd (+6.92%) Vedanta Oil and Gas rose 6.92% with 8.10 crore shares traded, tracking strength alongside Vedanta Iron & Steel among the most active small caps. With no company-specific news in the provided database for the day, the price-volume combination suggests a momentum-led trade where continued liquidity drew buyers.

Market Overview

Closing levels and percentage moves for Nifty 50 and Sensex for 04 Aug 2026 were not present in the provided market context. The shared broader-market note only referenced the prior session, where Sensex closed at 78,639.03 (+0.70%) and Nifty at 24,774.30 (+1.60%) on Aug 3.

Within the most-traded-by-volume list for Aug 4, flows were concentrated in low-priced, high-liquidity counters and event-driven small caps. The clearest earnings-led reaction came from Restaurant Brands Asia after its Q1 FY27 results and presentation showed strong revenue growth and a sharp EBITDA improvement, while PC Jeweller’s disclosure of additional early debt repayments kept the stock among the most active.

Sectorally, today’s high-volume tape skewed toward telecom (Vodafone Idea), BFSI (LIC, HDFC Bank, Yes Bank), renewables (Suzlon), metals (SAIL; Vedanta-linked counters), jewellery retail and manufacturers (Kalyan Jewellers, PC Jeweller), and consumption plays (Restaurant Brands Asia). FII and DII activity and market breadth data were not available in the supplied inputs.

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