In Monday morning’s session, several stocks emerged as the most actively traded securities on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) as markets showed significant volatility. As of 09:58 AM, the NSE Nifty index was trading sharply lower by 205.8 points at 23,225.7, while the BSE Sensex tumbled by 658.08 points to 76,720.83.
Most Traded Stocks on NSE
- Vodafone Idea: Leading the trading charts, 16.88 crore shares of Vodafone Idea exchanged hands, making it the most active stock of the session.
- Suzlon Energy: With 2.73 crore shares traded, this renewable energy giant remained a top favorite among investors.
- GTL Infra: Recorded a trading volume of 2.69 crore shares, maintaining strong activity.
- YES Bank: Witnessed 2.52 crore shares traded as it held its position among the most traded stocks.
- IREDA: The renewable energy financer saw 1.35 crore shares traded in the session.
- Zomato: The food delivery platform recorded a robust trading volume of 1.28 crore shares.
- JP Power: Notched up 1.12 crore shares in trading activity.
- Hindustan Construction Company (HCC): Witnessed 0.96 crore shares traded during the session.
- Vakrangee: The technology services provider saw 0.92 crore shares changing hands.
- ONGC: Rounding out the top list, 0.86 crore shares of the state-owned oil giant were traded.
Top Gainers in Nifty
Despite the overall bearish trend, some stocks managed to buck the decline:
- IndusInd Bank Ltd.: Surged by 2.64%, making it the top gainer in the Nifty index.
- Axis Bank Ltd.: Gained 0.56%, showing resilience amid market turmoil.
- Britannia Industries Ltd.: Up by 0.56%, maintaining its upward momentum.
- Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS): Rose by 0.44%, reflecting steady demand.
- Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL): Gained 0.37%, contributing positively to the index.
Top Losers in Nifty
Several stocks faced selling pressure during the session:
- Trent Ltd.: Declined by 2.50%, leading the losers’ list.
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.: Dropped by 2.27% as investors booked profits.
- Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.: Fell by 2.21%, reacting to broader market sentiment.
- Adani Enterprises Ltd.: Lost 1.99%, following continued selling pressure.
- Wipro Ltd.: Declined by 1.90%, adding to the IT sector’s underperformance.
Market Overview
The broader indices showed significant weakness, with financial and IT stocks contributing to the decline. Investor sentiment appeared cautious amid global uncertainties and macroeconomic pressures, reflected in the sharp dip in both NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex. Despite this, active trading in specific counters like Vodafone Idea and Suzlon Energy highlighted investor focus on high-volume, high-volatility stocks.
