Most Active Equities, August 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST: PC Jeweller Leads Trading Activity

Mumbai, August 24 – Several stocks witnessed heavy trading activity during Monday’s afternoon session, with volumes concentrated across a handful of counters. At 3:00 PM IST, PC Jeweller Ltd recorded the highest trading volume in the provided market snapshot, with more than 55.59 crore shares traded. Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd and Vodafone Idea Ltd also attracted substantial market participation, while Vishal Mega Mart Ltd and Kwil Ltd remained among the other actively traded stocks.

Most Active Equities

Market Activity

PC Jeweller Ltd dominated trading activity, with more than 55.59 crore shares changing hands as the stock gained 10.27%. Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd also saw strong participation, with nearly 20 crore shares traded and the stock rising 10.07%. Vodafone Idea Ltd recorded almost 19.87 crore shares in volume, although its gain was relatively modest at 0.72%. Vishal Mega Mart Ltd advanced 8.98%, while Kwil Ltd traded 0.95% higher with more than 11.10 crore shares changing hands.

Why Most Active Equities List Matters

The Most Active Equities list gives investors a quick view of stocks attracting significant trading participation during a market session. High volumes can point to increased investor interest and stronger buying or selling activity. Looking at trading volume alongside the percentage change helps provide better context around the stock’s price movement. However, heavy trading activity by itself does not indicate whether a stock is suitable for long-term investment.

Conclusion

At 3:00 PM IST on August 24, 2026, PC Jeweller Ltd led the Most Active Equities list with more than 55.59 crore shares traded. Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd and Vodafone Idea Ltd followed with nearly 20 crore shares each, while Vishal Mega Mart Ltd and Kwil Ltd also recorded substantial volumes. PC Jeweller Ltd and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd stood out with gains of more than 10% each. Overall, the data reflects strong stock-specific trading activity across the most actively traded counters during the afternoon session.

Source: 

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