Most Active Equities, July 20, 2026: PC Jeweller, Vodafone Idea, Yes Bank Among Most Traded Stocks on Monday
Authored By HDFC SKY | Published at: Jul 20, 2026 12:37 PM IST
PC Jeweller, Vodafone Idea and Yes Bank topped the NSE’s most active equities list on Monday, July 20, 2026, while BEPL and Mrs. Bectors Food stood out with strong gains.
Mumbai, July 20: Trading remained brisk on the NSE as the market opened the week on Monday, July 20, 2026, with PC Jeweller, Vodafone Idea and Yes Bank emerging among the most actively traded stocks by volume. Heavy participation was also seen in Punjab National Bank (PNB), BEPL, Mrs. Bectors Food and HDFC Bank, reflecting strong investor interest across banking, consumer, manufacturing and small-cap counters.
The session saw a mix of buying and profit booking, indicating that traders remained focused on company-specific developments rather than taking broad sectoral bets.
Most Active Equities Today
| Company | Volume (Shares) | LTP (₹) | Change (%) |
| PC Jeweller | 29,08,34,424 | 9.89 | +1.96% |
| Vodafone Idea | 14,84,11,737 | 13.64 | -0.73% |
| Yes Bank | 9,11,05,434 | 23.02 | -2.50% |
| Punjab National Bank | 7,67,03,615 | 109.40 | +3.43% |
| BEPL | 6,53,33,087 | 126.92 | +12.22% |
| Cupid | 3,99,87,764 | 204.31 | -4.87% |
| Mrs. Bectors Food | 3,89,84,724 | 209.60 | +11.12% |
| GTL Infrastructure | 3,30,65,463 | 1.26 | +1.61% |
| HDFC Bank | 3,29,02,608 | 779.60 | -4.88% |
| Suzlon Energy | 3,25,33,092 | 52.74 | +1.44% |
Market Highlights
PC Jeweller topped the NSE volume chart with more than 29 crore shares traded during the session.
Vodafone Idea and Yes Bank continued to witness heavy trading as investors remained active in these widely tracked stocks.
BEPL surged over 12%, making it one of the strongest performers among the day’s most active counters.
Mrs. Bectors Food climbed more than 11%, backed by strong buying interest and healthy trading volumes.
Punjab National Bank advanced over 3%, while Suzlon Energy and GTL Infrastructure also remained in focus.
On the downside, HDFC Bank, Cupid and Yes Bank faced selling pressure despite attracting significant trading activity.
Why Most Active Equities Matter
Stocks featuring among the most active equities usually reflect where investors are concentrating their attention. Higher trading volumes can be driven by quarterly earnings, corporate announcements, institutional transactions or changing market sentiment. However, volume alone does not indicate whether a stock is bullish or bearish. It becomes more meaningful when analysed alongside price action and fundamental developments.
Conclusion
Monday’s session highlighted broad participation across banking, consumer and small-cap stocks, with PC Jeweller, Vodafone Idea and Yes Bank leading the list of the NSE’s most active equities. While BEPL, Mrs. Bectors Food and Punjab National Bank paired heavy trading with strong gains, stocks such as HDFC Bank and Cupid witnessed active selling. As the earnings season gathers momentum, investors are likely to keep a close watch on trading volumes, which often provide an early indication of changing market sentiment and fresh institutional interest.
Source:
- https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/most-active-equities
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