Most Active Stocks Today, 26 October 2026 at 12:00 PM IST: PC Jeweller Leads Trading Activity

Authored By HDFC SKY | Published at: Oct 26, 2026 12:11 PM IST

PC Jeweller Ltd recorded the highest trading volume among the stocks shown in the market snapshot on 26 October 2026 at 12:00 PM IST, with 48,00,30,863 shares traded. Vodafone Idea Ltd ranked second with 26,22,52,848 shares, while Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd also recorded substantial trading activity. Among the five most active stocks by volume, PC Jeweller Ltd and Yes Bank Ltd traded lower, while Vodafone Idea Ltd, Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd posted gains.

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Mumbai, October 26: Trading activity was concentrated in several stocks, with PC Jeweller Ltd recording the highest volume in the supplied market snapshot. Vodafone Idea Ltd followed, while Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd also featured among the leading stocks by traded volume. Yes Bank Ltd completed the top five, with 4,87,99,398 shares traded. The price movements were mixed, as some high-volume stocks gained while others remained under selling pressure.

Most Active Stocks

Stock Name	LTP (₹)	% Change	Volume (Shares)
PC Jeweller Ltd	17.81	-1.27%	48,00,30,863
Vodafone Idea Ltd	11.70	+2.99%	26,22,52,848
Jaiprakash Power Ventures	13.12	+3.55%	7,36,91,568
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals	176.35	+8.69%	5,21,73,924
Yes Bank Ltd	15.71	-0.57%	4,87,99,398

Market Activity

PC Jeweller Ltd led the list with 48,00,30,863 shares traded, although its share price declined 1.27% to ₹17.81. Vodafone Idea Ltd recorded 26,22,52,848 shares in volume and gained 2.99% to ₹11.70. Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd advanced 3.55% to ₹13.12, while Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd rose 8.69% to ₹176.35. Yes Bank Ltd traded at ₹15.71, down 0.57%, with a volume of 4,87,99,398 shares.

Why the Most Active Stocks List Matters

The most active stocks list helps investors identify shares attracting substantial trading activity during a market session. High volume can indicate increased market participation, but it does not automatically mean that a stock is performing positively. Comparing volume with price movement helps investors understand whether a stock is gaining or losing value amid heightened trading. Company announcements, market sentiment and broader sector trends should also be considered before drawing conclusions.

Conclusion

The market snapshot for 26 October 2026 at 12:00 PM IST showed PC Jeweller Ltd leading the most active stocks list by volume, followed by Vodafone Idea Ltd and Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd recorded the strongest price gain among these five stocks at 8.69%, while PC Jeweller Ltd declined 1.27%. These figures represent the supplied snapshot at the stated time and do not indicate the final closing performance of the stocks.

Source:

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

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