Most Active Equities, August 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST: Vodafone Idea Leads Trading Activity
Authored By HDFC SKY | Last Modified: Aug 25, 2026 03:35 PM IST
Trading activity remained strong across several stocks during Tuesday’s afternoon session on August 25, 2026. At 3:00 PM IST, Vodafone Idea Ltd emerged as the most actively traded stock in the provided market snapshot, with more than 140.34 crore shares changing hands. PC Jeweller Ltd followed with over 53.73 crore shares, while Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd, Shankesh Jewellers Ltd and GACM Technologies Ltd also recorded substantial volumes. The most active list reflected a mix of stocks trading higher and lower during the session.
Mumbai, August 25 – Several stocks witnessed heavy trading activity during Tuesday’s afternoon session, with trading volumes concentrated across a handful of counters. At 3:00 PM IST, Vodafone Idea Ltd recorded the highest volume in the provided market snapshot, with more than 140.34 crore shares traded. PC Jeweller Ltd and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd also attracted significant market participation, while Shankesh Jewellers Ltd and GACM Technologies Ltd remained among the other actively traded counters.
Most Active Equities
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Volume |
| Vodafone Idea | ₹15.24 | +8.32% | 1,40,34,88,774 |
| PC Jeweller | ₹11.08 | -0.36% | 53,73,64,749 |
| Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar | ₹22.93 | -5.37% | 9,92,62,821 |
| Shankesh Jewellers | ₹96.00 | -7.07% | 9,11,06,227 |
| GACM Technologies | ₹0.97 | +4.30% | 6,82,65,289 |
Market Activity
Vodafone Idea Ltd dominated trading activity, with more than 140.34 crore shares changing hands as the stock gained 8.32%. PC Jeweller Ltd followed with over 53.73 crore shares traded, although its price declined 0.36%. Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd and Shankesh Jewellers Ltd also recorded heavy volumes but remained under pressure, falling 5.37% and 7.07%, respectively. GACM Technologies Ltd gained 4.30% with more than 6.82 crore shares traded.
Why Most Active Equities List Matters
The Most Active Equities list helps investors identify stocks attracting significant trading participation during a market session. High volume can indicate increased buying or selling activity and often highlights counters receiving greater market attention. Comparing trading volume with the percentage price change gives better context about the direction of the move. However, high volume alone does not indicate whether a stock’s price will continue to rise or fall.
Conclusion
At 3:00 PM IST on August 25, 2026, Vodafone Idea Ltd led the Most Active Equities list with more than 140.34 crore shares traded. PC Jeweller Ltd followed with over 53.73 crore shares, while Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd and Shankesh Jewellers Ltd also recorded substantial trading activity. Vodafone Idea Ltd and GACM Technologies Ltd posted gains, while Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd and Shankesh Jewellers Ltd faced notable selling pressure. Overall, the data highlights strong stock-specific participation across the most actively traded counters.
Source:
- https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/most-active-equities
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