Most Active Equities, September 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST: PC Jeweller Leads Trading Volume

Mumbai, September 1- Trading volumes remained elevated across a mix of stocks during Tuesday afternoon’s session. PC Jeweller Ltd was the busiest counter in the provided data, with nearly 38.80 crore shares traded, despite the stock hitting a 5% decline. Vodafone Idea Ltd and EPL Ltd followed with more than 28 crore and 13 crore shares, respectively. Meanwhile, Jindal Worldwide Ltd attracted strong buying interest as its shares climbed 10.78%.

Most Active Equities

Market Activity

PC Jeweller Ltd dominated the volume charts, with close to 38.80 crore shares changing hands as the stock declined 5%. Vodafone Idea Ltd was next, recording more than 28.17 crore shares in volume while slipping 1.88%. EPL Ltd also saw substantial participation, with over 13.34 crore shares traded as the stock fell 7.95%. On the positive side, Jindal Worldwide Ltd gained 10.78% on more than 11.07 crore shares, making it one of the notable high-volume gainers in the session.

Why Most Active Equities List Matters

The Most Active Equities list gives a quick look at where traders are putting the most money and attention during a session. High volume can make a stock easier to trade, but it can also come with bigger price swings. The direction of the move matters too. In this snapshot, some of the busiest stocks were falling sharply, while Jindal Worldwide Ltd was gaining strongly. That difference is a good reminder that high volume by itself does not tell whether sentiment is positive or negative.

Conclusion

At 3:00 PM IST on September 1, 2026, PC Jeweller Ltd remained the most actively traded stock in the provided data, with nearly 38.80 crore shares changing hands. Vodafone Idea Ltd and EPL Ltd also recorded exceptionally high volumes, although both traded lower. Jindal Worldwide Ltd was the standout gainer among the top five, rising 10.78%, while Ola Electric Mobility Ltd saw heavy activity despite a modest decline. Overall, the session showed strong participation across both gaining and declining stocks. (reuters.com)

Source:

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