Top Traded by Volume Today 08-Oct-2026: NSE movers

Introduction

Nifty 50 ended at 22,231.80, down 371.25 points or 1.64%, while the Sensex closed at 71,593.24, down 1,045.46 points or 1.44% on 08 Oct 2026. Market breadth was negative through the session, reflecting broad-based selling beyond index heavyweights. High-volume action clustered in FMCG (ITC), telecom (Vodafone Idea), metals (Tata Steel), and high-beta small caps such as PC Jeweller and Alok Industries. Intraday updates flagged persistent foreign portfolio investor selling pressure and weak global cues as the backdrop for today’s risk-off tape.

Large Cap Top Traded by Volume

ITC Ltd (-4.24%) ITC slid after a large block deal was reported in the stock, with about 36.66 crore shares or roughly 2.9% equity changing hands and the transaction value pegged near Rs 9,437 crore in reports. The supply from such a large offloading typically pressures the price as the market re-prices for near-term overhang. The sell-off also pushed ITC to a fresh 52-week low around Rs 254, while volumes surged to 42.57 crore shares.

Vodafone Idea Ltd (-3.03%) Vodafone Idea fell as the broader market sell-off intensified and the stock continued to trade weak on near-term technical levels, with commentary indicating it stayed below multiple short and medium-term moving averages during the session. With telecom names also under pressure on the day, traders used the liquidity to cut exposure, keeping the counter among the most active by volume. The stock saw 31.73 crore shares traded, highlighting aggressive churn even as it closed lower.

Adani Power Ltd (-4.37%) Adani Power declined amid the wider risk-off move and sharp selling seen in other Adani group counters during the session, with market updates flagging Adani Enterprises among the top index losers intraday. In such phases, investors often de-risk high-beta names together, amplifying declines in liquid group stocks. The stock traded 4.84 crore shares, underlining heavy participation on the down move.

Tata Steel Ltd (-2.28%) Tata Steel dropped alongside broader weakness in metal stocks, with intraday market notes listing steel names among prominent losers as equities tracked weak global cues. Investors typically mark down cyclicals during sharp index declines, especially when the sell-off is led by global risk aversion. Volumes at 3.21 crore shares pointed to active unwinding in the counter.

HDFC Bank Ltd (-1.59%) HDFC Bank eased as financials remained under pressure with the Nifty Bank closing lower, reflecting a cautious stance toward lenders during the broader market drawdown. With benchmarks slipping to new lows for the year, portfolio rebalancing in index-heavy banks kept volumes elevated. The stock traded 2.90 crore shares, one of the highest in the large-cap pack.

Mid Cap Top Traded by Volume

Suzlon Energy Ltd (-4.88%) Suzlon fell sharply as it drifted to the bottom of its 52-week range, closing just above the 52-week low zone of Rs 36.30 and signalling a breakdown of support on heavy trading. When prices test multi-month lows in a weak tape, stop-loss selling and short-term de-risking tend to accelerate. Volume spiked to 9.78 crore shares, making it the most active mid-cap by volume.

Yes Bank Ltd (-1.59%) Yes Bank slipped in line with broader weakness in financials as the day’s sell-off dragged banking and finance indices lower. In such sessions, mid-cap lenders often see higher churn as traders cut exposure quickly due to higher volatility. The stock recorded 6.52 crore shares in volume.

GMR Airports Ltd (-3.83%) GMR Airports declined as investors reduced exposure to economically sensitive names during a broad market drop, with midcaps underperforming the large-cap indices. The stock also traded closer to its 52-week low of Rs 84.30, a level that often draws incremental selling when approached in a falling market. Volumes stood at 5.66 crore shares.

Cupid Ltd (+3.69%) Cupid gained after pushing into a fresh 52-week high zone, with the day’s high near Rs 357.45 signalling a breakout attempt. Breakouts to new highs often attract momentum traders because they indicate demand is strong enough to absorb earlier supply. The move came on hefty participation, with 3.40 crore shares traded.

NMDC Ltd (-2.83%) NMDC fell as metal and commodity-linked names remained under pressure in the risk-off session, mirroring weakness seen across cyclical counters. The stock closed near its 52-week low of Rs 70.15, which can trigger defensive positioning from traders. NMDC saw 3.09 crore shares traded.

Small Cap Top Traded by Volume

PC Jeweller Ltd (+5.78%) PC Jeweller jumped after its Q2 FY2027 business update reported consolidated revenue growth of about 28% year-on-year and receipt of roughly Rs 142 crore from export receivables. The company also said it achieved debt-free status after bank repayments and completed a Rs 500 crore preferential issue on 24 Sep 2026, which investors typically view as a balance-sheet and funding milestone. The stock stayed near its 52-week high zone and saw a surge in activity with 89.60 crore shares traded.

Moneyview Ltd (-4.28%) Moneyview dropped on heavy turnover after failing to hold an early spike toward the 52-week high area, with the session range showing a sharp reversal from the day’s peak (Rs 64.56) to the close. Such reversals, especially near prior highs, often lead to quick profit-taking and risk reduction from short-term participants. Volumes were very high at 40.80 crore shares.

IFCI Ltd (+3.78%) IFCI advanced as the stock remained a high-churn beneficiary play linked in market chatter to the NSE IPO theme, with reports highlighting interest in financial-sector names connected to capital-market infrastructure. Traders also bid up the counter on a technical rebound day, keeping it among the most active small caps. The rally came alongside elevated turnover of 22.58 crore shares.

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd (-4.96%) Ola Electric fell as high-beta auto and mobility names came under pressure, tracking the broader risk-off move with the Nifty Auto index closing lower. In a falling market, newer and more volatile listings often see sharper drawdowns as traders prioritise liquidity and cut exposure. The stock recorded 17.18 crore shares in volume.

Alok Industries Ltd (+8.43%) Alok Industries surged on unusually heavy trading volumes, indicating aggressive short covering and speculative positioning in the low-priced counter during a volatile session. With 15.70 crore shares traded, the stock’s move stood out even as the broader small-cap universe remained under pressure. The sharp rise suggests the day’s action was driven more by flow and positioning than by index direction.

Market Overview

Indian equities closed sharply lower, with Nifty 50 at 22,231.80 (-1.64%) and the Sensex at 71,593.24 (-1.44%), after extending losses into the afternoon on weak Asian cues and continued selling pressure highlighted in live market updates. The drawdown was broader below the headline indices, with Nifty Midcap 100 down 2.53% and Nifty Next 50 down 2.58% at the close.

Sector-wise, defensives and cyclicals both participated on the downside: Nifty FMCG fell 2.02%, Nifty Pharma slipped 2.32%, and Nifty Auto dropped 2.49%. Nifty IT was comparatively resilient, ending near flat (down 0.08%), consistent with intraday notes that IT had snapped a multi-day fall earlier in the session. Banking was also weak with Nifty Bank down 0.98%, reflecting pressure on heavyweight lenders.

High volumes in select names reflected event-driven and liquidity-driven trades rather than broad accumulation. ITC’s block deal-driven slide, PC Jeweller’s business update-led jump, and heavy churn in high-beta counters such as Moneyview and Vodafone Idea were key contributors to the day’s “top traded by volume” list.

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