Trending Stocks Today, May 25, 2026: Vodafone Idea Stays Most Active; HFCL Jumps 8%, Davangere Sugar Tumbles

Mumbai, May 25: Telecom major Vodafone Idea remained the most actively traded stock by volume on the NSE on Monday for at least the ninth consecutive session, extending gains amid optimism around fundraising plans, a credit rating upgrade and accelerating 5G rollout efforts.

Meanwhile, Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL) share price surged over 8% after strong quarterly earnings and fresh order wins boosted sentiment around the telecom equipment maker’s growth outlook. On the other hand, Davangere Sugar Company share priceplunged 7.5%, likely witnessing profit booking after a sharp rally over the past week following a bulk deal investment by Mauritius-based Craft Emerging Market Fund PCC.

Among other actively traded counters, Jaiprakash Power Ventures edged higher after Adani Power signed agreements to acquire a 24% stake in the company and related power assets from Jaiprakash Associates for over ₹4,193 crore, strengthening hopes around debt resolution and sector consolidation.

Vodafone Idea Limited (up 1.24%)

Vodafone Idea sharesremained the most actively traded stock on Monday for at least the ninth consecutive session, extending gains after Crisil Ratings upgraded the telecom operator’s credit rating to ‘A-’ with a stable outlook, citing continued support from promoter entity Aditya Birla Group and improvement in subscriber market share.

The stock had already extended gains on Friday amid growing investor optimism around the company’s fundraising plans and network expansion efforts.

Sentiment received a further boost after the company announced plans to expand its fifth-generation (5G) services across multiple cities in West Bengal by June, adding momentum to its long-awaited rollout strategy.

The rally comes despite lingering concerns around the company’s operational performance. Vodafone Idea had earlier reported a consolidated net profit of ₹51,970 crore for the March quarter, primarily due to a one-time accounting gain linked to AGR liabilities, while revenue growth remained muted at around 3% year-on-year.

Davangere Sugar Company Limited (down 7.50%)

One week ago, the company had attracted global interest as Mauritius based Craft Emerging Market Fund PCC had bought five crore shares in a bulk deal. Shares had been showing an uptrend ever since the investment with the line graph going all the way up to Rs 4.40 on Friday. The plunge today therefore might signal profit booking after a week of steady climb.

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited (up 0.75%)

Shares of Jaiprakash Power Ventures edged higher after Adani Power signed definitive agreements four days ago to acquire a 24% stake in the company and Churk power assets from Jaiprakash Associates for over ₹4,193 crore. Investors cheered the development as a key step in the resolution of Jaiprakash Associates’ debt and a validation of Jaiprakash Power’s asset value amid consolidation in the thermal power sector. The deal will also strengthen Adani Power’s generation portfolio and deepen its presence in Uttar Pradesh.

HFCL Limited (up 8.07%)

Shares of Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL) jumped after healthy order inflows, a strong quarterly performance, and improved profitability boosted investor sentiment around its growth outlook.

The rally was driven by robust earnings momentum and fresh contract wins. Earlier this month, HFCL and its subsidiary HTL Ltd secured orders worth around ₹84 crore from a leading private telecom operator for the supply of optical fibre cables.

Investor optimism also strengthened after the company delivered a sharp turnaround in its fourth-quarter results. HFCL reported a consolidated net profit of ₹178.5 crore for Q4FY26, compared with a loss in the year-ago period, while revenue more than doubled year-on-year to ₹1,824 crore.

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