Top Traded by Volume Today 10-Aug-2026: Most Active

Introduction

Nifty 50 ended at 24,570.65 (-0.27%) and the Sensex closed at 78,499.17 (down 455.59 points), after a volatile session influenced by rising crude oil prices and elevated Middle East tensions. Sectoral moves were mixed, with IT, cement, metals and pharma among key gainers, while PSU banks, oil and gas, FMCG and financial services stayed under pressure. Foreign portfolio investors have remained net buyers in early August, with reported inflows of Rs 12,921 crore in the first week.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (+1.25%) Vodafone Idea rose as traders positioned ahead of the company’s scheduled board meeting to consider and approve unaudited Q1 results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The stock also stayed among the most active counters on the NSE, with 43.88 crore shares traded, indicating heavy event-driven participation.

Tata Steel Ltd (+1.09%) Tata Steel gained in line with the broader strength seen in metal names during the session, as metals were among the key outperforming sectors in the day’s sectoral trend. The move also came on strong activity, with 3.59 crore shares changing hands.

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (-0.30%) Samvardhana Motherson slipped marginally on high volumes, with the stock trading close to its 52-week high zone (172.00), where short-term profit-taking typically intensifies. Despite the mild decline, the 3.18 crore share volume suggested active churn rather than a one-sided sell-off.

HDFC Bank Ltd (+0.00%) HDFC Bank ended flat but saw heavy participation with 3.01 crore shares traded, making it one of the most active large caps despite limited price movement. The stock also closed near its 52-week low band (726.75), which often draws both bargain hunting and supply from traders looking to exit on rebounds.

Power Finance Corporation Ltd (-7.99%) PFC slid sharply on high volumes as PSU financial names remained under pressure during the session, with the broader market narrative highlighting weakness in PSU banks and financial services. The magnitude of the fall alongside 2.97 crore shares traded pointed to aggressive risk reduction in the counter.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Suzlon Energy Ltd (-0.85%) Suzlon declined on very heavy volumes of 6.29 crore shares, suggesting active trading-led selling rather than a low-liquidity drop. The weakness came in a market that stayed volatile through the day, which typically hits high-beta mid-cap counters harder.

Yes Bank Ltd (+0.04%) Yes Bank was flat-to-positive but remained among the most active mid caps with 4.10 crore shares traded, indicating sustained churn in the counter. With financial services flagged as a weaker pocket in the day’s sectoral trends, the lack of a larger uptick suggested limited risk appetite despite high activity.

Steel Authority of India Ltd (-1.84%) SAIL fell despite metals being among the day’s broader gainers, pointing to stock-specific profit-taking within the metal pack. The decline came alongside 2.97 crore shares traded, highlighting strong two-way activity.

Vedanta Ltd (+2.35%) Vedanta climbed as metals were among the session’s leading sectors, keeping investor focus on commodity-linked names despite headline volatility. The move also saw robust participation, with 2.89 crore shares traded.

NMDC Ltd (-0.22%) NMDC edged lower on 2.29 crore shares traded, signalling a largely range-bound session for the iron ore major even as select metal stocks outperformed. The modest price move against strong activity suggested positioning and hedging rather than directional conviction.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

PC Jeweller Ltd (+0.41%) PC Jeweller stayed in focus as one of the highest-volume small caps, with 28.11 crore shares traded, reflecting strong speculative participation at sub-Rs 10 levels. The stock’s modest gain alongside such high volume suggests active intraday churn rather than a single catalyst-driven spike.

Vedanta Oil and Gas Ltd (+13.71%) Vedanta Oil and Gas surged in a high-volume move, with 27.88 crore shares traded, as the counter extended a sharp rally that market trackers linked to a turnaround narrative and earnings focus. The magnitude of the rise and participation indicates aggressive risk-on positioning in the stock.

Electronics Mart India Ltd (+9.23%) Electronics Mart jumped after strong results-driven commentary in market chatter, with the stock also nearing its 52-week high zone (189.75), which typically attracts momentum traders. Volumes of 10.55 crore shares reinforced the breakout-style move.

Vedanta Power Ltd (+2.93%) Vedanta Power gained as it continued to see post-results momentum, with recent trading commentary noting sustained strength after Q1 updates. The stock also drew heavy activity for the segment, with 7.46 crore shares traded.

Allcargo Logistics Ltd (+5.06%) Allcargo rose sharply on strong volumes of 7.08 crore shares, signalling an active rebound trade in the counter. With the stock still well below its 52-week high (16.18) and closer to its 52-week low (7.10), the move appeared driven by short-term positioning and a price-led volume spike.

Market Overview

Indian equities remained volatile through Monday’s session amid higher oil prices and heightened Middle East tensions, even as the earnings season offered support to select pockets. Nifty 50 closed at 24,570.65 (-0.27%) and the Sensex settled at 78,499.17 (down 455.59 points), reflecting the push and pull between macro risk and stock-specific earnings reactions.

Sector leadership was mixed. IT, cement, metal and pharma were among the key gainers during the day, while PSU banks, FMCG, oil and gas and financial services were cited as laggards, which aligned with the sharp fall in PFC and the relatively muted action in banking-heavy names.

On flows, reported data showed foreign portfolio investors remained net buyers in early August, investing Rs 12,921 crore during the first week, offering a supportive backdrop despite the day’s risk-off swings.

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