Trending Stocks Today, August 14, 2026: Vodafone Idea, Motisons Jewellers, LEAP India, Welspun Living In Focus 

Mumbai, August 14: Vodafone Idea, Motisons Jewellers, LEAP India and Welspun Living emerged among the most actively traded stocks on the NSE by volume on Friday, with sharp movements driven by company-specific developments, quarterly earnings and, in LEAP India’s case, its stock market debut. Vodafone Idea gained 3.55%, while Motisons Jewellers and Welspun Living rose 11.56% and 6.91%, respectively. LEAP India, which listed at a premium to its IPO price earlier in the session, traded 7.78% below its issue price of ₹159 as investors booked profits after the debut. 

Vodafone Idea Limited (up 3.55%)  

Shares of Vodafone Idea gained on Friday after flatlining on Thursday and rising on Wednesday in the wake of the telecom operator outlining an ambitious three-year growth strategy centred on network expansion, stronger financials and a recovery in market share. The company plans to invest ₹45,000 crore in its network, while targeting double-digit revenue growth and a threefold increase in cash EBITDA, boosting investor sentiment around its turnaround prospects. 

Vodafone Idea CEO Abhijit Kishore said the company remains confident of executing its three-year roadmap, supported by continued promoter backing and ongoing discussions with lenders. The operator is seeking to shore up its finances while improving network quality and competing more effectively with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. 

As part of its fundraising efforts, Vodafone Idea is in discussions with public and private sector banks as well as overseas lenders for additional financing. The company has already secured a ₹6,400-crore tranche and is working to raise more capital to fund its expansion programme. It has also placed network equipment orders worth around ₹9,000 crore, with deliveries and deployment expected over the next two quarters or earlier. 

The telecom operator plans to accelerate its 4G rollout by adding around 3,500 sites every month. It expects to complete 4G expansion across 17 key circles within about 18 months, while extending its 5G network to more than 200 additional cities over the next two quarters. 

Network expansion is at the heart of Vodafone Idea’s turnaround strategy. The company is aiming to improve service quality, lower subscriber churn and attract new customers by narrowing the network gap with its larger competitors. A stronger network could be critical to its efforts to stabilise its subscriber base and regain market share in India’s intensely competitive telecom sector. 

The latest management commentary follows Vodafone Idea’s first-quarter results, in which the company reported a narrower loss, supported by an improvement in average revenue per user. Vodafone Idea remains India’s third-largest telecom operator and has been attempting to rebuild its business after years of financial stress, culminating in the government becoming its largest shareholder. 

The company’s recovery story is now being supported by a combination of improving operating metrics, fresh funding and large-scale network investments. However, investors are likely to remain focused on whether Vodafone Idea can raise the rest of the capital it needs and execute the planned rollout on schedule. 

The key test will be whether the additional network investment translates into sustained subscriber additions, higher revenue, lower churn and stronger cash generation. Until those improvements become visible in the company’s financial performance, the turnaround remains a work in progress despite the more optimistic management outlook. 

Motisons Jewellers Limited (up 11.56%)  

Shares of Motisons Jewellers continued their upward run on Friday after the jewellery retailer reported a strong performance for the June 2026 quarter, with standalone net profit jumping 37.61% year-on-year to ₹11.05 crore from ₹8.03 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. 

Revenue also recorded healthy growth, rising 23.30% to ₹107.33 crore in Q1 FY27 from ₹87.05 crore a year earlier. The combination of strong top-line growth and an improvement in profitability has supported investor sentiment towards the stock. 

The June quarter marked a robust start to FY27 for Motisons Jewellers, with the company benefiting from sustained demand across its jewellery portfolio. The retailer sells a range of products spanning gold, diamonds, kundan, silver and platinum jewellery, catering to different segments of the market. 

The stronger earnings performance has also shifted investor focus towards the sustainability of the company’s growth trajectory. With revenue rising at a double-digit pace and profit growth outpacing sales, investors will be watching whether Motisons can maintain its momentum through the remaining quarters of FY27. 

Going ahead, sales growth, operating margins, consumer demand and overall jewellery buying trends are likely to remain key factors for the company. The stock’s continued rally reflects growing optimism following the strong Q1 performance, although investors will look for further evidence that the improvement in revenue and profitability can be sustained through the year. 

LEAP India Limited (down 7.78% w.r.t Issue Price)  

Shares of LEAP India made a positive debut on the stock exchanges on Friday, listing at a premium of more than 4% over the company’s initial public offering (IPO) price. The stock opened at ₹165.90 on the NSE, representing a 4.34% gain over its issue price of ₹159.  

The positive opening gave the company a market capitalisation of around ₹7,313 crore.  As of writing the stock was down 7.78% with respect to the issue price. 

The ₹2,480-crore LEAP India IPO received strong demand during its three-day subscription period from August 7 to August 11. The issue was subscribed 8.38 times, with investors bidding for around 96.33 crore equity shares against approximately 11.50 crore shares on offer.  

LEAP India provides technology-enabled supply-chain and asset-pooling solutions, including pooling pallets, containers and material-handling equipment. Its customer base spans industries such as FMCG, food and beverages, third-party logistics, e-commerce, quick commerce, automotive and industrials. 

Welspun Living Limited (up 6.91%)  

Shares of Welspun Living rallied in Friday’s session after the home-textile company reported a strong June quarter, with consolidated net profit jumping 85% year-on-year to ₹161 crore from ₹87 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations rose 24% to ₹2,795 crore, compared with ₹2,261 crore in the year-ago quarter, while improving operating margins further strengthened the earnings performance.  

Welspun Living’s operating performance also improved significantly during the quarter. EBITDA stood at ₹354 crore, while the EBITDA margin rose to 12.5%, improving for the third consecutive quarter. The margin was up 140 basis points year-on-year and 170 basis points sequentially. 

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