Most Active Equities, July 23, 2026, 4:00 PM IST: Vodafone Idea, PC Jeweller, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Dominate Trading Volumes on Thursday 

Mumbai, July 23: Trading activity remained strong across the NSE on Thursday, July 23, 2026, with investors actively churning positions in telecom, banking, power and consumer-focused stocks. By 4:00 PM IST, Vodafone Idea, PC Jeweller and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank emerged as the most actively traded stocks by volume, while Asian Granito India, Motisons Jewellers and NTPC Green Energy attracted buying interest.

The session reflected a market driven by stock-specific developments. While several heavily traded counters advanced sharply, others witnessed profit booking despite recording exceptionally high trading volumes. 

 Highlights 

• Vodafone Idea topped the volume chart with over 35.57 crore shares traded by 4:00 PM IST.
• PC Jeweller and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank remained among the busiest stocks on the NSE.
• Asian Granito India surged 19.99%, emerging as one of the strongest performers among active stocks.
• NTPC Green Energy gained 6.45%, while Motisons Jewellers climbed 6.09%.
• Profit booking was visible in Vodafone Idea, PC Jeweller, Wakefit Innovations and Bandhan Bank despite heavy investor participation.

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Where Did Investors Focus? 

Telecom and financial stocks remained at the centre of trading activity, with Vodafone Idea, PC Jeweller and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank accounting for a substantial share of the day’s traded volumes. Power-related counters such as NTPC Green Energy and NHPC also witnessed healthy investor participation.

Among the biggest movers, Asian Granito India rallied nearly 20%, while Motisons Jewellers and NTPC Green Energy posted solid gains. However, heavy trading did not necessarily translate into positive returns. PC Jeweller, Wakefit Innovations, Bandhan Bank and Vodafone Idea all ended lower despite witnessing exceptionally high volumes, reflecting active profit booking.

 Why Most Active Equities Matter 

The list of most active equities highlights the stocks attracting the highest trading interest during a market session. Elevated volumes often indicate increased investor participation driven by earnings announcements, corporate developments, institutional activity or changes in market sentiment. Although high trading volumes alone do not determine whether a stock is bullish or bearish, they help investors identify where the market’s attention is focused. 

Conclusion 

By 4:00 PM IST on Thursday, July 23, 2026, trading activity remained concentrated in a handful of high-volume counters. Vodafone Idea, PC Jeweller and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank dominated the volume charts, while Asian Granito India, NTPC Green Energy and Motisons Jewellers emerged among the notable gainers. With the earnings season continuing and company-specific developments driving market action, the list of most active equities is expected to remain an important indicator of investor sentiment in the sessions ahead.

Source:

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