Most Active Stocks, September 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM IST: PC Jeweller Leads Trading Activity

Mumbai, September 16: Trading volumes were high across several stocks during Wednesday’s session, with PC Jeweller Ltd clearly standing out on the activity front. More than 31 crore shares of the company had changed hands by 12:00 PM IST. Vodafone Idea Ltd and Yes Bank Ltd also saw substantial participation, while Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd and IFCI Ltd remained among the other heavily traded counters.

Most Active Stocks

Market Activity

PC Jeweller Ltd was the busiest stock in the snapshot, with over 31.05 crore shares traded by noon. The heavy activity came alongside a 6.83% decline, with the stock at ₹12.01. Vodafone Idea Ltd followed with more than 20.75 crore shares changing hands, while its price slipped 0.90% to ₹14.32.

Yes Bank Ltd recorded over 15.57 crore shares in volume and was trading 1.21% higher at ₹23.35. Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd also saw strong participation, with more than 13.34 crore shares traded, although the stock was down 3.85%. IFCI Ltd rounded out the top five with nearly 7.40 crore shares traded and a 2.82% decline.

Why Most Active Stocks List Matters

The most active stocks list gives a quick view of where trading activity is concentrated during a market session. A sharp rise in volume can indicate increased participation from traders and investors, particularly when it is accompanied by a noticeable price movement. However, volume alone does not explain why a stock is moving. Company-specific developments, market conditions, news flow and price trends also need to be considered when assessing the activity.

Conclusion

At 12:00 PM IST on September 16, 2026, PC Jeweller Ltd led the most active stocks list with more than 31.05 crore shares traded. Vodafone Idea Ltd and Yes Bank Ltd followed, while Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd and IFCI Ltd also recorded significant volumes. The list highlights the stocks attracting the most market participation at the time, offering a snapshot of where trading activity was concentrated during the session.

Source: 

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