Top Traded by Volume Today 02-Sep-2026: Active NSE

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 23,824.65, down 0.96%, while the Sensex fell 0.79% to 76,338.23 on 02 Sep 2026 as selling pressure hit autos and IT. Despite the weak tape, a few high-volume names rallied on stock-specific triggers, including telecom and select PSUs. Sector data in the market snapshot showed Nifty Auto (-2.22%) and Nifty IT (-1.15%) leading the declines, while Nifty PSU Bank edged up (+0.16%). FII and DII net flow figures and the advances-declines count were not provided in the exchange-wide snapshot shared.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (+3.42%) Vodafone Idea rose after it unveiled a refreshed brand identity and a new logo effective 1 September 2026, keeping the turnaround narrative in focus. The stock also remained on investors’ radar after recent reports referenced progress around funding and capex plans, which has been a key sensitivity for the company. The rally came with very heavy trading volume at 54.91 crore shares, making it the most active large-cap by volume.

Coal India Ltd (+3.88%) Coal India advanced in a weak market and was flagged among the day’s key index gainers in the session commentary. With autos and IT under pressure, the tape showed relative strength in select PSU and energy-linked names, which supported buying in Coal India. The stock’s move was backed by strong participation, with 3.78 crore shares traded.

Punjab National Bank (+1.70%) Punjab National Bank gained on a day when the Nifty PSU Bank index was marginally positive (+0.16%) even as the frontline indices ended lower. The index-level resilience in PSU banks helped keep PNB in focus among high-volume counters. Trading activity stayed elevated at 2.25 crore shares.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-1.56%) HDFC Bank fell as banking stocks featured among the session’s key drags, with the Nifty Bank index closing lower (as per the market snapshot). In the provided market commentary, HDFC Bank was specifically listed among the bank index draggers during the day. The stock also traded near its 52-week low zone (52W low: 698.50), which can amplify supply when the sector is under pressure.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (+0.24%) Billionbrains Garage Ventures was among the most active large-caps by volume, but the provided dataset did not include a company-specific news trigger for the day’s move. The stock ended largely flat, indicating two-way trading rather than a directional re-rating. Its inclusion in the top-volume list suggests heightened churn, with 2.19 crore shares changing hands.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust (+2.33%) Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust climbed after reports said the Competition Commission of India approved Canadian pension fund La Caisse’s proposal to acquire a stake in the trust. Regulatory clearance is a key gating item for large institutional transactions, so approval typically reduces deal-execution uncertainty and supports price discovery. The unit also saw exceptionally high activity, with 73.14 crore in volume, keeping it at the top of the mid-cap volume leaderboard.

Meesho Ltd (+3.12%) Meesho rose on strong participation, though the provided news context did not cite a specific corporate announcement for the session. The stock’s move stood out against a broader risk-off day for growth-heavy baskets (for example, Nifty Growth Sectors 15 was lower in the snapshot). Volume remained high at 3.16 crore shares, pointing to active positioning.

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (+2.71%) Kalyan Jewellers gained with heavy volumes even as another jewellery counter, PC Jeweller, remained under pressure in the most-traded small-cap list, highlighting stock-specific flows within the theme. No company-specific catalyst was included in the provided news feed for Kalyan on the day. The stock saw 2.25 crore shares traded, indicating elevated churn.

Yes Bank Ltd (+0.59%) Yes Bank edged higher despite a weak banking backdrop, with the Nifty Bank index closing lower in the session data. The market commentary also listed Yes Bank among bank draggers earlier in the day, suggesting intraday volatility rather than a clean trend. High volumes at 4.64 crore shares signalled active trading around the name.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (-2.13%) Suzlon slipped as broader “growth” and manufacturing-linked baskets were under pressure in the market snapshot (for example, Nifty India Manufacturing was down). With no specific company news provided, the decline appears aligned with the day’s risk reduction in higher beta segments. The stock still remained one of the most actively traded mid-caps with 5.60 crore shares.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

IFCI Ltd (+12.49%) IFCI surged after market reports linked the rally to renewed buzz around a potential National Stock Exchange IPO and the value-unlocking narrative around indirect exposure. The context cited IFCI’s majority ownership in Stock Holding Corporation of India, which in turn holds a stake in NSE, making IFCI a trading proxy for IPO expectations. The stock hit close to its 52-week high (99.45) and was among the most heavily traded names on the exchange with 45.34 crore shares.

Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd (+8.92%) Milky Mist jumped and traded close to its 52-week high (255.10), with the market tape flagging it among “buzzing on news” names in the session commentary. While the specific news item was not detailed in the provided dataset, the price action suggests investors reacted to a fresh trigger or headline-driven flow. Volumes were elevated at 5.98 crore shares.

PC Jeweller Ltd (-1.26%) PC Jeweller stayed volatile and ended lower amid heavy trading volume of 28.91 crore shares, indicating continued active supply and demand around the counter. The provided context showed the stock had already fallen sharply in the prior session (down 6.10% on Sep 1 in the referenced timeline), and Wednesday’s trade extended that high-churn phase. No new company-specific catalyst was included in the supplied news feed for Sep 2.

Alok Industries Ltd (+0.39%) Alok Industries remained one of the most traded small-caps by volume, with the context noting the stock had been sliding and had hit a fresh 52-week low intraday. The same context also stated that exchanges sought clarification from the company over a significant increase in trading volumes, keeping the counter in focus for event-driven traders. Despite the heavy churn (12.31 crore shares), the close was only marginally higher.

Evexia Lifecare Ltd (-4.32%) Evexia Lifecare fell sharply on high volumes, but the provided dataset did not include a specific corporate announcement driving the move. In such low-priced counters, small order imbalances can translate into outsized percentage moves, and the stock saw 6.35 crore shares traded. The decline therefore appears flow-driven based on the information provided.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 ended at 23,824.65 (-0.96%) and the Sensex closed at 76,338.23 (-0.79%) on 02 Sep 2026, with the session narrative pointing to rising crude prices as one of the key factors cited behind the broader selloff. Volatility ticked up, with India VIX reported at 11.97, up 4.19% in the shared market summary.

On sector performance, Nifty Auto (-2.22%) and Nifty IT (-1.15%) were among the biggest laggards, while Nifty FMCG (-1.01%) and Nifty Fin Service (-0.93%) also closed lower. In contrast, Nifty PSU Bank bucked the trend with a slight gain (+0.16%), which matched the stronger showing in select PSU bank counters among active traders.

The exchange-wide snapshot in the input did not provide the advances-declines numbers or FII and DII net values for the day, so a quantified breadth and flow read-through cannot be stated from the supplied data.

Explore More Market Movers

Readers can explore the complete list of market movers here: https://www.multibagg.ai/market-movers/top-gainers