Most Active Equities on September 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM: PC Jeweller Leads Trading Activity 

Mumbai, September 8: Trading volumes were particularly high across several counters during Tuesday’s session. PC Jeweller Ltd was the most actively traded stock in the list, with 1,11,42,46,749 shares changing hands, although the stock was down 2.73% at ₹13.55. Vodafone Idea Ltd followed with 35,59,01,961 shares traded. IFCI Ltd also saw heavy activity, with 21,74,07,938 shares changing hands, while Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd and IDBI Bank Ltd also recorded substantial volumes. 

Most Active Equities

Market Activity 

PC Jeweller Ltd was comfortably ahead of the other counters in terms of volume, with more than 111 crore shares traded by noon. Vodafone Idea Ltd also saw significant participation, with nearly 35.59 crore shares changing hands. IFCI Ltd and IDBI Bank Ltd were under notable selling pressure, falling 10.01% and 10.50%, respectively. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd moved against the broader trend among the top five, gaining 4.06%. 

Why Most Active Equities Matter 

The most active equities list shows where trading interest is concentrated during a market session. High volume can reflect increased buying and selling activity and can become particularly noticeable when accompanied by a sharp price move. However, heavy trading does not automatically mean that a stock is headed higher or lower. Investors should also consider the reasons behind the movement, company developments and the broader market environment. 

Conclusion 

PC Jeweller Ltd led the most active equities list at noon on September 8, with more than 111 crore shares traded. Vodafone Idea Ltd and IFCI Ltd also recorded exceptionally high volumes, while IFCI Ltd and IDBI Bank Ltd faced sharp declines of more than 10%. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd was the only stock among the top five to trade higher, gaining 4.06%. Overall, the list reflected heavy participation as well as significant price movements across several counters.  

Source:

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