Top Traded by Volume Today 21-Aug-2026: NSE Stocks

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 24,223.50 (-0.03%) while the Sensex ended at 77,484.48 (-0.07%) on 21 Aug 2026, as the market swung between gains and losses amid mixed global cues and higher crude prices. Trading activity remained stock-specific, with heavy churn in telecom, banks, metals and select small-cap consumer and logistics names. Sector leadership was mixed, with buying support visible in banking and metals, while IT remained the key drag. On flows, FIIs sold equities worth Rs 583.36 crore on August 20, while DIIs bought Rs 3,537.71 crore, providing a cushion to benchmarks.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (-0.85%) Vodafone Idea slipped as traders booked profits near the Rs 14 zone after a sharp run from its 52-week low of Rs 6.46, keeping the stock among the most active counters. With no fresh company update flagged in the provided news set, the day’s move looked driven by positioning and high-frequency churn rather than a new fundamental trigger. Volumes stayed elevated at 20.37 crore shares as the stock remained close to its 52-week high of Rs 15.35.

HDFC Bank Ltd (+0.14%) HDFC Bank saw steady institutional-grade turnover as banking stocks held up better than the broader market, with Nifty Bank closing slightly higher (+0.12%). The stock trading near its 52-week low (Rs 715.05) supported dip-buying and rotation into large private banks during a volatile session. Volumes of 3.42 crore shares indicated active accumulation and hedging around key support levels.

Eternal Ltd (+0.00%) Eternal ended flat despite heavy volumes, suggesting two-way trade as the stock oscillated within its recent range (52-week high Rs 368.40, low Rs 212.55). With no specific corporate catalyst in the provided dataset, the turnover points to intraday re-positioning as the market stayed cautious. The counter remained one of the most actively traded large caps with 3.25 crore shares changing hands.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (-1.74%) Billionbrains Garage Ventures declined after failing to sustain recent momentum, with the stock still well above its 52-week low (Rs 112.02) but below the 52-week high (Rs 227.00). In the absence of a fresh news trigger in the inputs, the decline appears linked to profit-taking following a sharp move in recent weeks. A large 3.19 crore share volume underscored speculative churn in the counter.

Tata Steel Ltd (-0.35%) Tata Steel eased marginally even as market commentary pointed to selective buying in metals, indicating stock-specific profit-taking rather than a sector-wide selloff. The lack of a company headline in the provided feed suggests the move was driven by trading cues and risk management amid higher crude and mixed global signals. Volumes of 2.69 crore kept it among the most traded large caps.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Yes Bank Ltd (+0.04%) Yes Bank traded nearly flat but stayed highly active, reflecting tight range-bound action near its recent highs (52-week high Rs 25.77). With no specific company news in the provided inputs, the heavy 3.67 crore share turnover indicates traders continued to build and unwind positions quickly. The near-zero close points to supply meeting demand at current levels.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (-0.62%) Suzlon slipped amid high volumes, suggesting profit-taking after recent volatility, with the stock still below its 52-week high of Rs 61.45. No new company development was provided in the dataset, so the day’s move appears driven by short-term trading cues. Volume remained elevated at 3.54 crore shares, indicating active churn.

Vedanta Ltd (+3.74%) Vedanta jumped as metals were among the pockets showing buying support in the session, helping the stock outperform in the mid-cap volume leaderboard. The absence of a fresh company headline in the provided inputs suggests the rally was led by sector rotation into cyclicals and stock-specific momentum. Strong participation at 2.47 crore shares reinforced the breakout-style move for the day.

Vishal Mega Mart Ltd (+0.97%) Vishal Mega Mart rose with steady volumes, indicating selective buying in consumer-facing names despite broader pressure on parts of FMCG and consumer segments. With no corporate trigger provided, the move looked driven by technical support near the lower end of its annual range (52-week low Rs 98.70). Turnover stayed high at 2.38 crore shares.

NMDC Ltd (+0.14%) NMDC ended marginally higher, tracking the session’s selective appetite for metals and related cyclicals. No new company announcement was included in the provided inputs, pointing to sector-led positioning rather than a stock-specific event. The stock saw 2.17 crore shares traded, keeping it firmly on the high-activity list.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

PC Jeweller Ltd (+6.24%) PC Jeweller extended gains on the back of recent operating performance updates highlighted in the provided context, including a strong June 2026 quarter where net profit rose 37% YoY to Rs 222 crore and revenue grew 21%. The follow-through buying reflected expectations that improving profitability and operational momentum can support a re-rating from depressed levels. The stock also remained one of the most traded names on the exchange with 35.62 crore shares, indicating aggressive participation from traders.

Kwality Walls India Ltd (+11.23%) Kwality Walls India surged as investors reacted to its first-quarter performance as a standalone listed company, with organic sales up 16.6% YoY and volume growth of 14.9% for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, as cited in the provided context. EBITDA before exceptional items came in at Rs 104.9 crore, lifting operating margin to 12.1%, up 166 basis points, which supported expectations of stronger profitability post-demerger from Hindustan Unilever. The stock hit fresh interest near its 52-week high of Rs 49.50 on heavy volume of 25.01 crore shares.

Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd (-1.19%) Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar fell as the provided context flagged concerns that higher sugar imports could pressure domestic prices and mill realisations. That risk prompted traders to cut positions after a sharp recent run toward its 52-week high (Rs 23.94). Volumes stayed high at 13.58 crore shares, showing active unwinding rather than a low-liquidity drift.

Allcargo Logistics Ltd (+15.89%) Allcargo Logistics jumped even after the company disclosed that Chairman and Director Shashi Kiran Shetty resigned effective close of business on August 5, 2026, a development the board has accepted and disclosed (database news dated 20 Aug). The sharp rise suggests the market treated the resignation as a resolved event and instead focused on the stock’s recent momentum, with the provided context also pointing to strong June-quarter numbers and a multi-day rally. The move came with heavy volumes of 11.54 crore shares, consistent with a momentum-driven breakout.

Motisons Jewellers Ltd (+2.53%) Motisons Jewellers advanced alongside heightened activity in jewellery counters, with PC Jeweller also seeing outsized volumes and gains in the same session. With no company-specific news in the provided inputs, the move appears driven by sympathy trade and technical follow-through in the broader jewellery space. Volume of 8.70 crore shares highlighted strong retail participation.

Market Overview

Indian equities finished marginally lower, with the Nifty 50 ending at 24,223.50 (-0.03%) and the Sensex at 77,484.48 (-0.07%). The session remained choppy as benchmarks tracked overnight weakness on Wall Street and reacted to rising crude, with leadership concentrated in select cyclicals rather than broad-based buying.

Sectoral cues were mixed: banking and select financial segments held up, in line with Nifty Bank closing in the green (+0.12%), while IT underperformed with Nifty IT down 0.91%. The broader market was relatively softer, with Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.24% and Nifty Next 50 down 0.33%, indicating that gains were not evenly distributed.

On institutional flows, FIIs were net sellers of Rs 583.36 crore on August 20, while DIIs bought Rs 3,537.71 crore, helping absorb supply in heavyweight counters. The only breadth read available in the provided context showed 1,563 advances versus 728 declines (186 unchanged) on the NSE during early trade, reflecting stock-specific opportunities despite flat benchmarks.

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