Most Active Equities, July 21, 2026 (4:00 PM IST): PC Jeweller, Vodafone Idea, JP Power Among Most Traded Stocks on Tuesday
Authored By HDFC SKY | Published at: Jul 21, 2026 05:40 PM IST
At 4:00 PM IST on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, PC Jeweller, Vodafone Idea and JP Power led the NSE’s most active equities, while Jindal Worldwide and Karur Vysya Bank emerged as standout gainers.
Mumbai, July 21: Trading activity remained strong on the NSE through Tuesday, July 21, 2026, with investors actively trading stocks across the power, banking, financial and small-cap segments. By the 4:00 PM IST market close, PC Jeweller, Vodafone Idea and JP Power topped the list of the most active equities by trading volume, while Jindal Worldwide, Karur Vysya Bank and Yes Bank also witnessed heavy participation.
The session highlighted strong stock-specific action, with several mid-cap and small-cap stocks attracting fresh buying even as a few banking names remained under pressure.
Most Active Equities at 4:00 PM IST
| Company | Volume (Shares) | LTP (₹) | Change (%) |
| PC Jeweller | 42,39,52,653 | 10.05 | +2.13% |
| Vodafone Idea | 24,89,27,583 | 13.50 | -0.07% |
| JP Power | 21,79,08,068 | 17.72 | +4.91% |
| Jindal Worldwide | 10,08,56,338 | 37.75 | +19.65% |
| SBI Funds Management | 8,48,48,648 | 610.15 | -0.51% |
| Karur Vysya Bank | 8,38,99,658 | 340.45 | +13.11% |
| Yes Bank | 7,68,17,417 | 23.21 | +1.22% |
| BEPL | 6,99,63,117 | 122.40 | -4.20% |
| NHPC | 5,82,91,294 | 80.13 | -1.07% |
| HDFC Bank | 4,22,46,009 | 761.50 | -2.07% |
Market Highlights
- PC Jeweller remained the busiest stock on the NSE, with more than 42 crore shares changing hands during the session.
- Vodafone Idea and JP Power continued to witness heavy trading, underlining sustained retail participation.
- Jindal Worldwide stole the spotlight with a sharp 19.65% rally, backed by exceptionally strong trading volumes.
- Karur Vysya Bank gained over 13%, making it one of the standout performers among the day’s most active counters.
- Yes Bank also closed higher, while JP Power extended its gains on strong investor interest.
- On the other hand, HDFC Bank, NHPC, BEPL and SBI Funds Management ended lower despite recording heavy trading volumes, indicating that active participation was driven by both buying and profit booking.
Why Most Active Equities Matter
The most active equities list highlights where market liquidity and investor attention are concentrated during the trading session. High trading volumes are often triggered by earnings announcements, corporate developments, institutional transactions or changing market sentiment. While volume alone is not a buy or sell signal, it becomes much more meaningful when combined with price action and fundamental developments.
Conclusion
At the 4:00 PM IST close on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, PC Jeweller, Vodafone Idea and JP Power dominated the NSE’s most active equities list by trading volume. Meanwhile, Jindal Worldwide and Karur Vysya Bank stood out by pairing exceptionally strong gains with heavy trading activity, signalling robust investor interest. As the earnings season progresses, stocks witnessing unusually high volumes are likely to remain in focus, offering valuable clues about where fresh momentum is building in the market.
Source:
- https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/most-active-equities
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