Most Active Stocks Today, 5 November 2026 at 12:00 PM IST: PC Jeweller Ltd Leads Trading Activity

Mumbai, November 5: The market snapshot showed heavy trading activity across several securities, with PC Jeweller Ltd recording the highest share volume among those displayed. Vodafone Idea Ltd and Yes Bank Ltd also witnessed considerable trading volumes, with both stocks posting gains of more than 2%. DSP Mutual Fund-DSP Gold ETF traded higher during the session, while Ashok Leyland Ltd recorded a sharp 10.67% increase. PC Jeweller Ltd, however, declined marginally despite leading the list by trading volume.

Most Active Stocks

Market Activity

PC Jeweller Ltd recorded the highest trading volume among the selected securities, with 3,203.35 lakh shares changing hands and turnover reaching ₹512.86 crore. Vodafone Idea Ltd gained 2.15% to ₹12.82, supported by trading volume of 1,675.60 lakh shares and turnover of ₹214.14 crore. Ashok Leyland Ltd recorded the strongest percentage gain among the top five, advancing 10.67% with trading value reaching ₹1,217.10 crore. Yes Bank Ltd gained 2.16%, while DSP Mutual Fund-DSP Gold ETF rose 1.61% with turnover of ₹103.92 crore. The figures reflected active participation across the selected securities despite mixed price movements.

Why the Most Active Stocks List Matters

The most active stocks list helps investors identify securities attracting considerable trading interest during a market session. Higher trading volumes may reflect increased market participation, reactions to company-specific developments or changing investor expectations. However, heavy trading activity does not always lead to positive price movements, as seen in PC Jeweller Ltd during the session. Comparing volumes with percentage price changes and turnover can provide a clearer understanding of market activity. Investors should also examine company announcements, financial performance and broader market conditions before making investment decisions.

Conclusion

The most active stocks snapshot for 5 November 2026 at 12:00 PM IST showed PC Jeweller Ltd leading the displayed list by trading volume, followed by Vodafone Idea Ltd and Yes Bank Ltd. Ashok Leyland Ltd recorded the strongest percentage gain among the selected five securities, advancing 10.67%, while DSP Mutual Fund-DSP Gold ETF also posted a positive movement. PC Jeweller Ltd declined 0.51% despite attracting the highest trading volume. The figures highlight varied trading activity across stocks and exchange-traded funds and represent the supplied market snapshot rather than final closing prices.

Source: 

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