Most Active Equities, July 31, 2026, 3:30 PM IST: Vodafone Idea, JP Power, Bajaj Finance Dominate Trading Volumes

Mumbai, July 31: Trading activity remained elevated throughout Friday’s session, with investors actively participating in telecom, power, financial and select small-cap stocks. By 3:30 PM IST, Vodafone Idea, JP Power and Bajaj Finance emerged among the most actively traded stocks on the NSE by volume, while GATECH, ESAF Small Finance Bank and Best Agrolife grabbed attention with sharp gains.

The session reflected strong stock-specific action as investors continued to chase momentum in select counters despite mixed movement across the broader market.

Most Active Equities

Market Activity

Trading volumes stayed exceptionally strong through the afternoon, with Vodafone Idea retaining the top position on the volume chart after more than 38.7 crore shares changed hands. JP Power also remained firmly in focus as investors continued accumulating power sector stocks.

Among the standout performers, GATECH rallied nearly 19%, while ESAF Small Finance Bank jumped over 17% and Best Agrolife gained more than 15%, making them some of the strongest movers of the session. Shadowfax Technologies, VOGL, Ashok Leyland and Bajaj Finance also witnessed healthy buying interest alongside strong trading volumes.

Why Most Active Equities Matter

The Most Active Equities list highlights stocks that witness the highest trading volumes during a market session. Heavy trading activity often reflects increased investor participation driven by earnings announcements, corporate developments, institutional flows or changing market sentiment.

For investors, these stocks provide a useful snapshot of where liquidity is strongest and where market attention is concentrated. While high volumes alone do not determine future price direction, they often signal counters worth tracking more closely.

Conclusion

As of 3:30 PM IST on July 31, 2026, Vodafone Idea, JP Power and Bajaj Finance remained among the most actively traded stocks on the NSE, reflecting sustained investor participation across telecom, power and financial sectors. Strong gains in GATECH, ESAF Small Finance Bank, Best Agrolife and Shadowfax Technologies highlighted continued buying in select counters, while a few high-volume stocks witnessed profit booking. The session reinforced that investors remained focused on stock-specific opportunities as trading volumes stayed robust across the market.

Source: 

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