Top Traded by Volume Today 16-Sep-2026: Active Stocks

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 23,241.80 (+0.53%) and Sensex ended at 74,398.69 (+0.53%) on September 16, 2026, as banking stocks supported the rebound. On the Nifty 50, 37 stocks advanced and 13 declined, indicating broad-based participation despite IT weakness. Financials dominated the active counters, with heavy volumes in private banks and PSU banks tracking Nifty Bank, which rose 0.76% to 56,217.40. India VIX fell 2.26% to 13.13, pointing to easing near-term volatility expectations.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (-1.24%) Vodafone Idea slipped as the stock saw high-turnover trading near its 52-week high zone (15.78), with traders booking profits after a strong one-year run. The counter also lagged the session’s leadership in banking, which drew incremental flows as Nifty Bank outperformed.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (-3.92%) Billionbrains Garage Ventures fell after reports of a large block deal, where Peak XV Partners and Sequoia Capital sold about 1.6% stake worth roughly Rs 1,918 crore, adding near-term supply. The selling pressure was reflected in one of the highest large-cap volumes of the day (15.28 crore shares).

Tata Steel Ltd (-0.30%) Tata Steel ended marginally lower as metals did not participate meaningfully in the day’s banking-led rebound. The stock’s high activity (3.17 crore shares) suggested active positioning, but price action stayed range-bound well below its 52-week high of 224.40.

HDFC Bank Ltd (+0.75%) HDFC Bank rose in line with the broader rally in lenders, with Nifty Bank gaining 0.76% as investors tilted toward large private banks in the rebound session. The near-3 crore share volume underlined strong institutional participation in the banking pack.

Punjab National Bank (+2.10%) Punjab National Bank climbed as public-sector lenders tracked the strength in the banking index, with Bank Nifty leading the benchmarks. The 1.90 crore share volume pointed to high-beta participation in PSU bank names during the up move.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Yes Bank Ltd (+1.21%) Yes Bank gained on reports that global brokerages such as Citi and Morgan Stanley see the lender as a key beneficiary if new UPI charges are implemented, which investors read as potential fee income upside. The view helped keep the stock bid even as it remained below its 52-week high of 25.77, and volumes stayed heavy at 21.81 crore shares.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (-1.68%) Suzlon Energy declined amid sustained high activity, as traders pared risk in pockets outside banking leadership for the day. With the stock still well below its 52-week high of 61.45, the move suggested continued recalibration in momentum positions.

Patanjali Foods Ltd (+7.86%) Patanjali Foods jumped sharply as the stock bounced from the lower end of its 52-week range (52-week low 328.05), triggering momentum buying in a high-volume session. The 3.02 crore share turnover indicated aggressive participation as the counter attempted to build a base after a prolonged decline from its 52-week high of 614.65.

Bank of Maharashtra (+0.33%) Bank of Maharashtra edged higher as the broader banking complex led the market rebound, reflected in the 0.76% rise in Nifty Bank. The 1.95 crore share volume showed continued interest in PSU banking names during the day’s recovery.

IDFC First Bank Ltd (+0.56%) IDFC First Bank advanced with the banking pack as investors rotated into lenders on the rebound day. The stock traded close to its 52-week high of 88.70, and the 1.48 crore share volume suggested traders were positioning around that resistance zone.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

PC Jeweller Ltd (-1.94%) PC Jeweller extended its recent decline, after the stock failed to hold higher levels seen in the prior session and saw persistent sell trades through the day. The extremely high 55.02 crore share volume highlighted heavy churn, with the counter still below its 52-week high of 15.38.

IFCI Ltd (-2.44%) IFCI fell after reports suggested a lower-than-expected price band for the NSE IPO, which pressured stocks with perceived indirect exposure to NSE-related value unlocking. The reaction was visible in the 12.12 crore share volume, indicating quick profit-taking after the recent rally linked to IPO buzz.

Pine Labs Ltd (-4.28%) Pine Labs dropped sharply on heavy volumes (11.88 crore shares), signalling an active sell-off rather than a low-liquidity dip. The stock remained far below its 52-week high of 283.70, and the day’s move suggested continued unwinding in the counter.

Motisons Jewellers Ltd (+8.54%) Motisons Jewellers surged in a high-volume session as traders chased momentum in jewellery names, pushing the stock closer to its 52-week high of 20.44. The 9.59 crore share turnover pointed to strong participation as the counter attempted a breakout.

Evexia Lifecare Ltd (-1.16%) Evexia Lifecare slipped slightly even as volumes stayed elevated at 8.23 crore shares, indicating active two-way trading at lower price levels. The stock continues to trade within a wide 52-week range (0.47-2.24), keeping it sensitive to short-term flows.

Market Overview

Indian equities recovered on September 16, 2026, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex both rising 0.53% to close at 23,241.80 and 74,398.69, respectively. The rebound was led by banking stocks, reflected in the 0.76% gain in Nifty Bank, as investors rotated back into lenders after recent volatility.

IT acted as the main drag, with heavyweight declines flagged among top Nifty losers such as TCS (-1.83%), Wipro (-1.59%) and Infosys (-1.12%) in the session context. Meanwhile, India VIX eased 2.26% to 13.13, suggesting a cooling in immediate risk pricing.

Within the benchmark, breadth was supportive, with 37 gainers versus 13 losers on the Nifty 50. Market participants also tracked external cues flagged in the session context such as crude oil moves, US Treasury yields and the upcoming US Fed decision.

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