Top Traded by Volume Today 01-Sep-2026: Active NSE
Introduction
Nifty 50 closed at 24,080.40 (-0.04%) while Sensex settled at 76,957.27 (+0.03%) on 01 Sep 2026, as stock-specific flows dominated headline indices. Sectorally, FMCG and IT outperformed during the session, while midcaps and pharma stayed under pressure, keeping trading activity concentrated in liquid names. Volumes were led by telecom and high-beta small-caps, with several counters seeing heavy churn even when price moves were modest.
Large Cap Top Traded by Volume
Vodafone Idea Ltd (-3.70%) The stock fell as traders cut exposure after the counter stayed near its 52-week high zone, triggering a sharp intraday pullback with very heavy turnover. With no fresh company-specific update in the provided news flow, the move looked driven by position unwinding, reflected in the day’s 33.89 crore shares traded.
Tata Steel Ltd (-0.03%) Tata Steel ended flat but remained among the most traded large-caps as investors actively rotated within metal names amid weakness seen across broader midcap and commodity-linked pockets. The high volume alongside a near-zero price change signals two-way trade and hedging activity rather than a one-directional re-rating.
HDFC Bank Ltd (+0.43%) HDFC Bank inched up as investors preferred liquid private banks for incremental exposure even as financials were mixed through the session. The stock’s activity stood out on volume at 4.72 crore shares, pointing to institution-led churn around key support levels near its 52-week low zone.
Adani Power Ltd (+2.74%) Adani Power climbed as Adani-group stocks stayed in focus during the session, supporting follow-through buying in select group counters. The move came with strong turnover of 4.08 crore shares, indicating that momentum traders participated in the upswing.
ITC Ltd (+3.98%) ITC jumped as FMCG emerged as one of the day’s stronger sectoral pockets, drawing flows into large defensive names. The rally also came on elevated activity at 3.31 crore shares, suggesting a decisive repositioning after the stock spent time closer to its 52-week low levels.
Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume
Yes Bank Ltd (-2.43%) Yes Bank slipped as traders reduced risk in high-beta financial names during a session where broader financial services stayed under pressure. The decline came with 6.65 crore shares traded, indicating that the move was driven by active selling rather than a low-liquidity drop.
Suzlon Energy Ltd (-1.92%) Suzlon fell amid profit-taking in widely held momentum counters, with volumes remaining elevated at 4.20 crore shares. In the absence of a specific corporate trigger in the provided news, the price-volume combination points to short-term de-risking after a strong prior run.
Steel Authority of India Ltd (-2.36%) SAIL declined as metal stocks faced pressure, with investors adjusting exposure across the steel pack. The stock still saw heavy participation at 3.04 crore shares, suggesting that the sell-off attracted both exit trades and bargain-hunting bids intraday.
Knowledge Realty Trust (-0.54%) Knowledge Realty Trust edged lower, but the counter stayed highly active as investors churned positions in yield-linked instruments during a volatile session for midcaps. The 2.07 crore volume suggests active portfolio rebalancing despite the modest price move.
GMR Airports Ltd (+0.15%) GMR Airports traded marginally higher while remaining among the most active midcaps, indicating steady accumulation and distribution around unchanged levels. The stock’s 2.02 crore shares in volume highlights sustained interest in transport and infrastructure-linked plays even as midcaps weakened overall.
Small Cap Top Traded by Volume
PC Jeweller Ltd (-6.36%) PC Jeweller dropped sharply as traders booked profits after a recent run-up, triggering heavy intraday selling. The fall came with an outsized 46.29 crore shares traded, signalling aggressive churn and stop-loss driven activity in a high-volatility counter.
EPL Ltd (-8.31%) EPL tumbled after the company’s disclosure under Regulation 29(2) reiterated promoter Epsilon Bidco Pte. Ltd.’s holding of 26.37% (8,44,79,781 shares), putting promoter stake activity in focus for the market. The stock also saw exceptionally large volumes, aligning with reports of a major block transaction that increased near-term supply overhang and pressured the price.
Jindal Worldwide Ltd (+9.70%) Jindal Worldwide surged as the stock pushed close to its 52-week high (Rs 44.10), triggering a technical breakout and momentum buying. The move was backed by strong participation at 12.32 crore shares, consistent with a continuation rally in high-beta textile names.
Evexia Lifecare Ltd (-4.79%) Evexia Lifecare fell as investors reacted to weak earnings commentary in the public domain, including a reported year-on-year decline in quarterly profit (as referenced in market chatter). The stock’s 11.32 crore share volume indicates that the drop was driven by active selling rather than illiquidity.
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd (-1.48%) Ola Electric eased as auto-linked counters remained choppy, keeping traders cautious on high-volatility EV names. The stock’s high turnover of 9.32 crore shares suggests persistent distribution and short-term trading around lower levels relative to its 52-week high.
Market Overview
Indian equities ended largely unchanged on 01 Sep 2026, with Nifty 50 closing at 24,080.40 (-0.04%) and Sensex at 76,957.27 (+0.03%). Trading activity clustered in a few high-liquidity names as investors rotated sector exposures instead of taking broad index risk.
On the sector front, FMCG and IT were among the stronger pockets during the session, while midcaps and pharma stayed weak, reflected in the Nifty Midcap 100’s decline and lower risk appetite in the broader market. Financials were mixed through the day, with heavy churn in banks and NBFC-linked names translating into high volumes but selective price performance.
FII and DII flow data and a formal advance-decline ratio were not provided in the shared market context for this report.
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