Top Traded by Volume Today 18-Sep-2026: NSE, BSE

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 23,346.40 (+0.33%) on 18 Sep 2026, while Sensex slipped to 74,294.96 (-0.03%). Market breadth stayed supportive with 31 of 38 sectors advancing, led by a 3.73% jump in the S&P BSE Commodities index, while IT was among the laggards (Nifty IT -1.03%). Mid and small caps outperformed with the BSE MIDCAP 150 up 1.3% and the BSE Smallcap 250 up 1.31%, keeping high-volume counters in focus.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (-0.91%) Vodafone Idea stayed the most active large-cap counter by volume, but ended lower as traders rotated out after the stock’s recent run-up toward its 52-week high of Rs 15.78. With 36.43 crore shares changing hands, the session reflected high churn at current levels rather than fresh price discovery.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (+2.56%) Billionbrains Garage Ventures gained 2.56% on one of the strongest large-cap volume prints of the day, indicating aggressive participation from short-term traders. The stock’s 7.68 crore share volume highlighted follow-through buying on momentum, even as it remains below its 52-week high of Rs 227.00.

HDFC Bank Ltd (+2.26%) HDFC Bank climbed 2.26% in sync with firm banking cues, with Bank Nifty ending up 0.54% and Nifty Finance up 0.76% for the session. Heavy turnover of 4.45 crore shares underscored institutional and trader activity as the stock recovered further from its 52-week low zone of Rs 682.00.

Tata Steel Ltd (-1.73%) Tata Steel fell 1.73% despite a stronger metal tape (Nifty Metal +1.51%), making it a divergence trade that attracted high volumes (3.01 crore shares). The decline, while still well above the 52-week low of Rs 160.00, suggested supply at higher levels in this particular name even as the sector index advanced.

ITC Ltd (-1.43%) ITC dropped 1.43% alongside weakness in defensives, with Nifty FMCG ending in the red (-0.23%). The stock’s 2.74 crore share volume pointed to active repositioning near its lower end of the 52-week range (52-week low: Rs 256.25).

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Meesho Ltd (+3.91%) Meesho advanced 3.91% as the mid-cap segment outperformed, with the BSE MIDCAP 150 rising 1.3% in the session. The stock’s 8.82 crore share volume flagged strong participation and a clear risk-on tilt in active mid-cap trades.

Yes Bank Ltd (-0.13%) Yes Bank ended nearly flat (-0.13%) but featured among the most actively traded mid-caps, with 7.71 crore shares changing hands. The high turnover with limited price change signalled two-way trading and position adjustments near the upper end of its 52-week range (52-week high: Rs 25.77).

Suzlon Energy Ltd (+1.76%) Suzlon rose 1.76% on heavy volume of 6.78 crore shares as broader market breadth stayed positive and smaller risk assets led. The move kept the stock supported above its 52-week low of Rs 38.17, reflecting continued momentum-led trading.

Adani Total Gas Ltd (+12.58%) Adani Total Gas surged 12.58% in a sharp price-volume move, with 4.13 crore shares traded, making it one of the standout mid-cap activity pockets. The jump came as energy-linked names stayed in focus amid a broadly advancing market, and the stock moved further off its 52-week low of Rs 453.50.

Cupid Ltd (-5.05%) Cupid dropped 5.05% even as the broader mid-cap index gained, with 2.96 crore shares traded, pointing to stock-specific selling pressure on the day. With the price still not far from its 52-week high of Rs 298.95, the volume suggested active unwinding at higher levels.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

PC Jeweller Ltd (+2.99%) PC Jeweller gained 2.99% while remaining among the most liquid small-cap names, with 34.80 crore shares traded. The combination of a positive close and very high volume reflected momentum-style participation as the broader small-cap index outperformed (BSE Smallcap 250 +1.31%).

Anlon Healthcare Ltd (+5.28%) Anlon Healthcare rose 5.28% on 15.01 crore shares, marking one of the strongest small-cap volume-and-price combinations in the session. The stock traded close to its 52-week high of Rs 24.73, and the heavy turnover suggested fresh buying interest around the breakout zone.

Motisons Jewellers Ltd (+2.11%) Motisons Jewellers advanced 2.11% as jewellery names remained active in the small-cap space, supported by the day’s broader risk-on breadth. Volume of 11.91 crore shares indicated strong trader participation, with the stock moving within reach of its 52-week high of Rs 19.98.

Skyways Air Services Ltd (+5.68%) Skyways Air Services jumped 5.68% after the company issued a revised Q1 FY27 results communication and reiterated key numbers including consolidated revenue of Rs 1,216.53 crore and PAT of Rs 26.79 crore. The board also declared an interim dividend of Rs 0.25 per share and announced senior leadership changes including the designation of Yashpal Sharma as CEO, which investors typically treat as governance and execution signals.

Glass Wall Systems (India) Ltd (+4.55%) Glass Wall Systems climbed 4.55% on 7.99 crore shares, reflecting an active small-cap tape where liquidity gravitated to fast-moving names. With the price still below the 52-week high of Rs 304.50, the strong volume suggested buyers were positioning for a continuation move within the stock’s current up-cycle.

Market Overview

Indian benchmarks ended mixed on 18 Sep 2026, with Nifty 50 up 0.33% at 23,346.40 and Sensex marginally lower by 0.03% at 74,294.96. The session was defined by broader market strength rather than headline index performance, as mid caps (BSE MIDCAP 150 +1.3%) and small caps (BSE Smallcap 250 +1.31%) outpaced large caps (BSE 100 +0.11%).

Sector performance stayed constructive, with 31 of 38 sectors advancing and the S&P BSE Commodities index leading gains (+3.73%). On NSE sectoral indices, Bank Nifty (+0.54%) and Nifty Metal (+1.51%) provided support, while Nifty IT (-1.03%) and Nifty FMCG (-0.23%) lagged.

Volatility softened, with India VIX reported lower at 11.62 (down about 5.4%), aligning with the day’s steady risk appetite in broader indices. FII and DII cash-market flow figures were not provided in the available market snapshot, though commentary flagged cautious foreign participation.

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