Most Active Stocks, September 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM IST: Motisons Jewellers Leads Trading Activity

Mumbai, September 17: Trading volumes remained high across several counters during Thursday’s session, with Motisons Jewellers Ltd emerging as the most actively traded stock in the supplied snapshot. PC Jeweller Ltd and IFCI Ltd also recorded more than 12 crore shares in volume, while Vodafone Idea Ltd crossed the 10-crore mark. SteamHouse India Ltd also featured prominently on its market debut. SteamHouse India Limited was listed on the NSE on September 17, 2026.

Most Active Stocks

Market Activity

Motisons Jewellers Ltd topped the volume chart with more than 14.42 crore shares traded by noon. The stock was also among the stronger performers in the list, gaining 7.88% to ₹17.93. PC Jeweller Ltd followed with around 14.31 crore shares traded, although its shares were down 0.87% at ₹12.53. IFCI Ltd recorded over 12 crore shares in volume and gained 1.72% to ₹76.35. Vodafone Idea Ltd also saw heavy participation, with more than 10.59 crore shares changing hands, while its stock moved marginally higher by 0.21%.

SteamHouse India Ltd recorded more than 5.43 crore shares in volume and traded at ₹99.77, up 5.58%. The company made its stock-market debut on September 17, with its NSE listing beginning at ₹94.50 against an issue price of ₹81.

Why Most Active Stocks List Matters

The Most Active Stocks list shows where trading activity is concentrated during a particular point in the market session. High volume can reflect increased buying and selling interest, but it does not necessarily mean that a stock is rising. The snapshot itself shows this difference clearly, with PC Jeweller Ltd witnessing heavy volume while trading in the red. Looking at volume together with price movement can provide a clearer picture of the day’s trading activity.

Conclusion

At 12:00 PM IST on September 17, 2026, Motisons Jewellers Ltd led the most active stocks list with more than 14.42 crore shares traded. PC Jeweller Ltd and IFCI Ltd were close behind in terms of volume, while Vodafone Idea Ltd also attracted substantial market participation. SteamHouse India Ltd stood out with strong volume and a positive price move on its first day of trading.

Source:

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