Top Traded by Volume Today 03-Sep-2026: NSE buzz

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 23,895.35 (-0.08%) while Sensex ended at 76,585.72 (+0.02%) on September 3, 2026, as late-session volatility capped an intraday recovery attempt. Market breadth stayed positive with 2,148 advances versus 1,187 declines across 3,456 traded stocks. High-volume activity concentrated in banks and financials led by HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank and Bank of Maharashtra, while FMCG counters such as ITC figured among key drags.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (-0.28%) The stock stayed among the most traded despite a mild decline, reflecting active churn after it hovered close to its 52-week high zone (52-week high: Rs 15.37). With no fresh company-specific update in the provided news set, the heavy volume suggests short-term positioning and profit-taking dominated the session.

HDFC Bank Ltd (+0.44%) HDFC Bank rose alongside the broader banking complex as Nifty Bank outperformed (up about 0.50% in the session snapshot), keeping the stock in focus for high-volume trades. The counter also traded near its 52-week low area (52-week low: Rs 698.50), which typically attracts incremental buying and increases turnover.

Power Finance Corporation Ltd (-0.30%) PFC slipped marginally even as volumes stayed elevated, indicating two-way trades rather than a directional move. In the absence of a specific news trigger in the provided inputs, the move points to profit booking and rebalancing in a widely held PSU financier.

Tata Steel Ltd (+0.03%) Tata Steel ended flat with large volumes, suggesting intraday trading activity without a decisive catalyst in the provided news flow. The stock’s narrow close indicates buyers and sellers largely offset each other around near-term levels.

ITC Ltd (-1.63%) ITC declined as FMCG was among the weaker pockets (Nifty FMCG down 0.62%), and the stock also featured among the day’s notable Nifty laggards in the market snapshot. The fall, along with high volumes, indicates sustained selling pressure as the stock traded close to its 52-week low band (52-week low: Rs 256.25).

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Knowledge Realty Trust (+1.65%) Knowledge Realty Trust gained with high volumes in a session where the mid-cap index held up (Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.37%), supporting risk appetite outside frontline names. With no specific news item provided for the REIT, the move appears driven by market-wide midcap participation and active accumulation.

Yes Bank Ltd (+1.08%) Yes Bank rose as banking stocks provided support to headline indices, keeping trading volumes elevated across private and PSU lenders. In the absence of a company-specific update in the given feed, the price action is consistent with sector-led rotation into banks.

Swiggy Ltd (+1.03%) Swiggy advanced modestly amid heavy turnover, indicating incremental buying interest without a distinct news catalyst in the supplied data. The volumes point to active positioning as the stock trades well below its 52-week high (Rs 473.00), making it a frequent trading candidate.

IDFC First Bank Ltd (+2.54%) IDFC First Bank jumped and traded close to its 52-week high (Rs 88.70), which typically triggers momentum buying and short covering. The move aligned with broader strength in financials (Nifty Fin Service up 0.43%).

Bank of Maharashtra (+5.27%) Bank of Maharashtra rallied sharply, mirroring the day’s strength in banking and higher beta PSU financials. The strong upmove, coupled with high volumes, indicates aggressive follow-through buying as the stock remains near its 52-week high zone (Rs 94.50).

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

PC Jeweller Ltd (+3.54%) PC Jeweller climbed after the company informed that it repaid outstanding debt to one more bank under its 30 Sep 2024 settlement agreement. The update stated it has cleared debt of 9 of 14 consortium banks, discharged more than 96% of the remaining five, and is aiming to become debt-free this month, a milestone that improves balance-sheet confidence and supported heavy volumes.

IFCI Ltd (-2.32%) IFCI fell despite very high turnover, suggesting profit-taking and volatility-driven trades after a sharp prior move highlighted in the market context feed. With no fresh database news provided for the session, the wide intraday range in the supplementary context aligns with fast money activity rather than fundamentals-led repricing.

Jindal Worldwide Ltd (+19.98%) Jindal Worldwide hit the upper circuit and a fresh 52-week high (Rs 47.55) after an update around its subsidiary Jindal Mobilitric outlining plans to expand its retail network to about 100 showrooms across India by the end of FY28 (as per the supplementary context). The growth plan for the EV arm acted as the trigger, and the 52-week breakout amplified momentum buying in the small-cap counter.

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd (-3.82%) Ola Electric declined after the company scheduled a board meeting for September 5 to consider raising funds via equity or other securities (private placement, QIP, preferential), along with annual report and AGM matters. The fund-raise agenda typically raises dilution concerns, which prompted selling even as volumes stayed high.

Alok Industries Ltd (-2.33%) Alok Industries slipped on heavy volumes without a specific catalyst in the provided news set, indicating distribution and short-term risk reduction. The stock’s proximity to its 52-week low (Rs 7.07) also kept it in active trade, leading to higher turnover despite the decline.

Market Overview

Nifty 50 finished marginally lower at 23,895.35 (-0.08%), while Sensex closed at 76,585.72 (+0.02%) in a mixed session that saw a late pullback after an attempted recovery. Market breadth was constructive with 2,148 advancing stocks versus 1,187 declining stocks, indicating gains were broader outside select index heavyweights.

Sectorally, financials outperformed with Nifty Bank up about 0.50% and Nifty Fin Service up 0.43%, reflected in strong volumes and gains across HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank and Bank of Maharashtra. Defensive and consumption-linked pockets were weaker, with Nifty FMCG down 0.62% and Nifty IT down 0.85%, keeping ITC among the most watched laggards by volume.

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