Top Traded by Volume Today 21-Sep-2026: NSE, BSE

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 23,414.30 (+0.29%) while the BSE Sensex ended at 74,858.99 (+0.76%) on 21 Sep 2026, with advances outpacing declines in the Nifty 50 (35 advancing, 15 declining). Sector leadership came from Nifty Pharma (+1.16%) and Nifty FMCG (+0.95%), while Nifty Metal (-0.61%) and Nifty IT (around flat to negative on the day) lagged. Volumes stayed elevated in select single names, with several stocks seeing heavy churn around recent highs and event-led moves in a few small-caps.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

Vodafone Idea Ltd (-1.84%) Vodafone Idea slipped even as it led large-cap volumes, extending its recent soft patch highlighted in market updates that showed the stock down over the past week. The heavy 31.58 Cr share turnover indicates active two-way trade as the stock oscillated around the Rs 14 zone, translating into a net decline by the close.

Lenskart Solutions Ltd (-3.06%) Lenskart Solutions fell on high activity as traders reacted to a sharper single-day drop, with 4.53 Cr shares changing hands. With the stock still not far from its 52-week high of Rs 725, the day’s decline aligned with profit-taking type positioning near recent peaks, amplified by high turnover.

HDFC Bank Ltd (+1.49%) HDFC Bank rose with strong participation, reflecting selective buying in large private banks as the Bank Nifty ended higher on the day. The 3.66 Cr share volume stood out for a frontline bank, and the price move followed the broader bank index’s positive close.

Eternal Ltd (+2.59%) Eternal gained 2.59% alongside heavy volumes of 2.20 Cr shares, suggesting momentum-led buying concentrated in active counters. The move came with the stock still below its 52-week high of Rs 368.40, keeping it on traders’ radar for near-term swings.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd (-0.91%) Billionbrains Garage Ventures eased despite being among the most traded, as supply hit the counter after reports that Peak XV Partners sold Rs 1,756 crore worth of shares (as cited in market reports tracking recent listings and block activity). The large block-style overhang typically pressures near-term pricing, and the 1.71 Cr volume reflects that elevated distribution.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Yes Bank Ltd (+0.09%) Yes Bank stayed range-bound despite topping mid-cap volumes at 5.69 Cr shares, signalling heavy churn rather than directional conviction. The near-flat close shows buyers and sellers largely matched, keeping the stock anchored near its recent trading band.

GMR Airports Ltd (+2.47%) GMR Airports climbed 2.47% with 2.94 Cr shares traded, pointing to broad participation behind the up move. The gain tracked a positive headline tape for the benchmark indices on the day, helping cyclicals and infrastructure-linked counters see higher intraday activity.

Suzlon Energy Ltd (+0.18%) Suzlon Energy traded actively at 2.88 Cr shares while closing marginally higher, reflecting continued high turnover in renewable-linked names. The small net move despite large volume suggests traders used the counter for intraday positioning.

Patanjali Foods Ltd (+9.09%) Patanjali Foods surged 9.09% and featured among the top gainers in the Nifty 500 list, with 2.46 Cr shares traded. The sharp rise alongside strong volume indicates aggressive buying that pushed the stock higher within the day, in a session when FMCG was among the leading sectors.

IDFC First Bank Ltd (-0.98%) IDFC First Bank slipped 0.98% even as volumes remained elevated at 2.11 Cr shares, indicating active rebalancing in a bank counter near its 52-week high of Rs 88.70. The mild decline contrasted with the Bank Nifty’s modest gain, suggesting stock-specific profit-taking dominated.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (+7.43%) Jaiprakash Power jumped 7.43% as it dominated market volumes with 60.56 Cr shares traded, and it also appeared among the Nifty 500 gainers list for the session. The outsized turnover indicates a momentum-led session in the counter, where heavy participation translated into a strong one-day price gain.

PC Jeweller Ltd (+0.47%) PC Jeweller ended slightly higher but saw very heavy volumes of 31.82 Cr shares as traders continued to track the company’s turnaround narrative highlighted in recent market reports around debt reduction and improving operating performance. The modest net move despite large turnover suggests significant intraday churn and position adjustments around the Rs 13 level.

Anlon Healthcare Ltd (+15.08%) Anlon Healthcare rallied after shareholders approved a share swap and preferential issue at its 13th AGM to acquire 44.94% of Apiqo Organics and 47.41% of Bizotic Lifescience. The corporate action, backed by a floor price of Rs 17.85 and a valuation report dated 2026-09-01, gave investors a defined transaction framework, which coincided with a sharp price move and 13.73 Cr shares traded.

Glass Wall Systems (India) Ltd (+9.68%) Glass Wall Systems extended its post-listing momentum as market reports highlighted sharp gains since its debut and repeated upper-circuit type moves in the sessions following listing. The stock’s rise came with high activity of 8.15 Cr shares, signalling aggressive participation typical of newly listed names where price discovery drives volumes.

Sambhv Steel Tubes Ltd (+4.63%) Sambhv Steel Tubes gained 4.63% on 6.27 Cr shares traded as the stock moved closer to its 52-week high of Rs 161.50. The combination of a push toward recent highs and elevated turnover indicates a momentum-driven trade, with buyers willing to pay up through the session.

Market Overview

Indian equities ended higher on 21 Sep 2026, with the Sensex up 0.76% and the Nifty 50 up 0.29% amid a clear tilt toward defensives and consumption. Nifty Pharma (+1.16%) and Nifty FMCG (+0.95%) led sector gains, while Nifty Metal (-0.61%) lagged and Nifty IT stayed weaker versus the broader market during the session.

Breadth was supportive at the headline level, with Nifty 50 showing 35 stocks advancing and 15 declining, and the Sensex displaying a similarly positive split (23 advancing, 7 declining). In banks, the Bank Nifty ended marginally higher, while stock-specific action remained pronounced, reflected in the day’s most-traded lists that mixed large-cap telecom and banks with high-beta small caps.

Flows remained part of the market conversation, with reports flagging FIIs pulling out about Rs 6,200 crore from financials even as strategists continued to discuss banks as a potential large-cap trade. Against that backdrop, volumes concentrated in a few names, including post-listing counters and event-driven small caps where corporate actions created immediate catalysts.

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