Top Traded by Volume Today 05-Aug-2026: NSE Stocks

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 24,614.90 (+0.04%) while the BSE Sensex ended at 78,428.95 (+0.19%) on 05 Aug 2026, with stock-specific action dominating turnover. Market breadth stayed positive, with 2,515 stocks ending higher out of 4,600 traded scrips, while 2,085 declined. High-volume activity clustered in telecom, financials, and select small-cap theme plays such as EV-energy storage and QSR. The RBI MPC kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, a key macro input traders tracked through the session.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (+0.00%) No fresh company update was available in the provided database feed, but the counter remained the most active large-cap by volume, indicating continued two-way positioning. Trading stayed heavy as the stock remained in focus after earlier turnaround-related developments cited in public reports, keeping it on day traders’ radar.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-0.40%) HDFC Bank slipped as private bank names saw pressure versus PSU banks, aligning with the session’s mixed tone in banking indices. The stock still logged one of the highest large-cap volumes, pointing to active churn rather than a single stock-specific trigger in the supplied data.

Life Insurance Corporation of India (+0.13%) LIC closed marginally higher, with volumes staying elevated as investors rotated within financials amid a steady policy backdrop after the RBI kept rates unchanged at 5.25%. With no specific company catalyst in the input, the move reflected incremental repositioning rather than a news-led re-rating.

Reliance Industries Ltd (-0.93%) Reliance declined on heavy trading volume, extending pressure seen in parts of the energy complex in the broader market commentary. In the absence of a company-specific headline in the provided feed, the action looked driven by index-heavyweight rebalancing and sector-level cues.

Tata Steel Ltd (+0.55%) Tata Steel rose as metal counters tracked firmer risk appetite in cyclicals, with sectoral data in the market context showing metals holding up better than defensives. The stock’s strong volume suggested active participation, supporting the day’s incremental gains.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Yes Bank Ltd (+0.31%) Yes Bank inched up in a high-volume session as traders actively rotated within financials after the RBI held the repo rate at 5.25%. With no database headline provided for the day, the move appears driven by short-term positioning reflected in the large traded volume.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (+0.00%) Suzlon ended flat but remained among the most active mid-caps by volume, signalling significant churn without a directional trigger in the supplied news set. The heavy turnover suggests a technical, trader-driven session rather than a new fundamental catalyst.

FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd (-3.13%) FSN E-Commerce Ventures fell on strong volumes, indicating profit-taking and risk reduction in the absence of a stock-specific update in the provided database. The decline stood out versus the broader market’s mild gains, highlighting selling pressure concentrated in the counter.

Ashok Leyland Ltd (+1.27%) Ashok Leyland advanced with strong trading volume even as the broader market commentary flagged mixed performance in auto-related pockets. With no company filing cited in the inputs, the gain points to stock-specific accumulation and short-covering visible through turnover.

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (-4.38%) Kalyan Jewellers dropped sharply on heavy volumes, suggesting aggressive profit booking and a shift away from the counter during the session. The move was not linked to a specific company announcement in the provided database, making the high-volume sell-off the key observable driver.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd (+7.44%) Ola Electric surged after it signed an MoU with Axis Energy to potentially deploy up to 20 GWh of utility-scale battery energy storage by 2032, signalling a scaled non-two-wheeler growth lever. The company also indicated its Mahashakti platform is slated to launch on 2026-08-15, which investors treated as a timeline catalyst for the energy storage push. The stock’s 27.86 crore share volume underlined that the move was driven by broad participation rather than thin liquidity.

PC Jeweller Ltd (+0.20%) PC Jeweller stayed active after the company told exchanges it repaid debt for two more banks under its 30-Sep-2024 settlement, taking total repayments to 7 out of 14 consortium banks. Investors typically reward faster-than-scheduled deleveraging because it reduces refinancing risk and improves flexibility for operations. The counter also saw heavy churn at 19.74 crore shares as traders reacted to the incremental debt-clearance milestone.

Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd (+3.20%) Restaurant Brands Asia gained after it reported Q1 FY27 operating improvement, with consolidated revenue up 17.9% to ₹8,226 mn and EBITDA (Pre-Ind AS116) up 265.7% to ₹435 mn, as per filings and its investor presentation. The company also disclosed a promoter change and funding support, with Inspira Global acquiring a 42% stake and infusing ₹1,050 crore including ₹450 crore via warrants, which strengthens the balance sheet for expansion. Volume of 13.41 crore shares showed the results-driven re-rating continued to attract incremental buyers.

Morepen Laboratories Ltd (+11.21%) Morepen Laboratories jumped after the board approved unaudited standalone and consolidated results for the quarter ended 30-06-2026 and fixed 2026-09-19 as the record date for a proposed final dividend, subject to shareholder approval. The board also sought shareholder approval for the re-appointment of CMD Sushil Suri effective 20-Oct-2026, improving visibility on leadership continuity. The stock traded just below its 52-week high (₹78.21) with 12.59 crore shares changing hands, reinforcing the breakout-style momentum.

Vedanta Oil and Gas Ltd (-1.51%) Vedanta Oil and Gas declined despite elevated volumes, tracking weakness seen in large energy names in the day’s high-volume list. With no company-specific update in the provided news feed, the move appeared driven by sector-level positioning and profit-taking.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 settled at 24,614.90 (+0.04%) and the Sensex closed at 78,428.95 (+0.19%). Broader participation stayed supportive, with 2,515 advancing stocks versus 2,085 declines out of 4,600 traded scrips, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 outperforming the Midcap gauges in the session snapshots.

Sector trends were mixed. The market context showed Nifty Realty leading gains (around +2.48%) and Nifty PSU Bank also firmer (around +1.01%), while defensives lagged with Nifty Pharma (around -0.57%) and Nifty FMCG (around -0.48%) in the red. Banking was uneven, with Nifty Bank hovering near flat to mildly negative in the intraday reads, which matched the mixed tape in high-volume private bank counters.

On the macro front, the RBI MPC kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, a key anchor for rate-sensitive sectors through the day. Volatility eased in the intraday reads, with India VIX down about 0.90% in the market snapshot, reinforcing the pattern of rotation and stock-specific catalysts rather than a broad risk-on breakout.

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