Most Active Equities, August 17, 2026, 11:30 AM IST: Vodafone Idea, PhysicsWallh and Embassy Developments in Focus

Mumbai, August 17: Mumbai, August 17: Trading remained active across several stocks during Monday’s session, with Vodafone Idea Limited leading the pack by a wide margin. PhysicsWallah and Motisons Jewellers were among the companies whose shares saw heavy trading activity. The list showed mixed price action, with some stocks gaining while others slipped..

Most Active Equities

The company names above have been expanded from the stock symbols shown in the market data; for example, PhysicsWallah Limited is listed under the NSE symbol PWL, while Embassy Developments Limited is the current company name associated with the Embassy business. (NSE India)

Market Activity

Vodafone Idea Limited was easily the busiest stock in the list, with more than 14.72 crore shares changing hands. Motisons Jewellers Limited followed with over 9.25 crore shares, while PhysicsWallah Limited recorded more than 6.71 crore shares along with a 6.12% gain.

The price action was mixed across the group. Filatex Fashions Limited rose 5.56%, while Ola Electric Mobility Limited gained 1.08%. On the other hand, Easy Trip Planners Limited fell 4.69%, making it the biggest decliner in the list, while Embassy Developments Limited and Vodafone Idea Limited also traded lower.

Why Most Active Equities Matter

The Most Active Equities list gives a quick picture of the stocks attracting the most trading interest during the session. High volumes often indicate that a stock is drawing increased attention from traders and investors.

Looking at volume alongside price movement gives a better sense of what is happening. PhysicsWallah Limited stood out for combining heavy trading with a strong gain, while Vodafone Idea Limited saw the highest volume despite trading lower.

Conclusion

As of 11:30 AM IST on August 17, 2026, Vodafone Idea Limited remained the most actively traded stock among the counters listed, with more than 14.72 crore shares traded. PhysicsWallah Limited posted the strongest gain at 6.12%, while Easy Trip Planners Limited recorded the sharpest decline, falling 4.69%.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/most-active-equities