Most Active Stocks on October 16, 2026, at 3:30 PM IST: PC Jeweller Ltd Leads Trading Activity

Mumbai, October 16: Trading activity was concentrated in a few stocks on Friday, with PC Jeweller Ltd recording the highest volume among the counters displayed. Yes Bank Ltd and Vodafone Idea Ltd followed, attracting substantial trading participation. Wipro Ltd gained 5.95%, while PC Jeweller Ltd advanced 11.97%. Meanwhile, Yes Bank Ltd and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd recorded declines, reflecting mixed price movements across actively traded stocks.

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Market Activity

PC Jeweller Ltd topped the volume chart with 1,85,39,19,463 shares traded, while its share price rose 11.97% to ₹16.18. Yes Bank Ltd recorded 37,33,52,757 shares in volume but declined 3.42% to ₹17.50. Vodafone Idea Ltd gained 0.56% to ₹12.59, with 27,80,50,018 shares traded. Moneyview Ltd edged down 0.03% to ₹59.09, while Wipro Ltd advanced 5.95% to ₹184.40. The figures highlight substantial trading activity across stocks with both positive and negative price movements.

Why the Most Active Stocks List Matters

The Most Active Stocks list helps investors identify shares attracting significant trading participation during a market session. Comparing volume with percentage changes can provide a clearer picture of whether a stock is rising or falling amid increased activity. The list can also help market participants identify stocks receiving greater attention from traders. However, high trading volume does not necessarily indicate a sustained price trend or guarantee future returns.

Conclusion

At 3:30 PM IST on October 16, 2026, PC Jeweller Ltd led the Most Active Stocks list by a substantial margin, with more than 185 crore shares traded and an 11.97% gain. Yes Bank Ltd and Vodafone Idea Ltd followed in terms of volume, while Wipro Ltd recorded a notable 5.95% increase. Yes Bank Ltd was among the stocks facing selling pressure, declining 3.42%. Overall, the snapshot showed strong trading participation across stocks moving in different directions.

Source:

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