Most Active Equities Today, July 16, 2026: Vodafone Idea, MRPL, Bector Food See Heavy Trading Activity on Thursday

Mumbai, July 16: Trading activity remained brisk on the NSE on Thursday with Vodafone Idea, MRPL and Bector Food emerging among the most actively traded stocks by volume. Counters such as PC Jeweller, JP Power, Groww and Jindal Worldwide also witnessed strong participation as investors remained focused on company-specific developments and sectoral momentum.

Rather than being concentrated in a single sector, buying and selling interest was spread across telecom, energy, consumer, financial and infrastructure stocks, reflecting a broad-based trading session.

Most Active Equities Today (By Volume)

What Drove Trading Activity?

PC Jeweller topped the volume chart with over 21.8 crore shares changing hands, even though the stock ended lower. Vodafone Idea continued to attract heavy interest from traders, making it one of the busiest counters of the day.

Among the biggest movers, Bector Food surged more than 14%, while MRPL climbed over 8%, indicating strong buying interest. Stocks such as Jindal Worldwide, Paisalo Digital and Laser Power & Infra also recorded healthy gains alongside high trading volumes.

Meanwhile, Groww and Kalyani Investment ended the session in the red despite witnessing substantial trading activity, suggesting investors booked profits after recent gains.

Conclusion

Thursday’s list of the most active equities highlighted where traders were focusing their attention. While Vodafone Idea remained one of the market’s busiest counters, MRPL and Bector Food stood out for combining heavy volumes with strong price gains. At the same time, stocks like PC Jeweller and Groww showed that high trading volumes do not always translate into positive returns. With the earnings season gathering pace, investors are likely to continue keeping a close watch on volume trends, as they often provide early clues about changing market sentiment.

Source:

• NSE