Volume Gainers, August 18, 2026, 3:00 PM IST: Jindal Drilling, Prabha Energy and Subex See Strong Volume Activity

Mumbai, August 18: Several stocks recorded significantly higher trading volumes during Tuesday’s session compared with their recent averages. Jindal Drilling and Industries stood out with volume more than 109 times its one-week average, while Prabha Energy also recorded strong activity. Subex, Ethos and Hindustan Adhesives saw substantial increases in trading volume, with most of the stocks on the list also trading higher.

Volume Gainers

Market Activity

Jindal Drilling and Industries recorded 1.69 crore shares in volume, which was 109.74 times its one-week average, while the stock gained 10.92% to ₹650.20. Prabha Energy also saw strong activity, with 50.64 lakh shares traded and volume 80.79 times its weekly average. Subex recorded the highest trading volume in the list at more than 4.30 crore shares and gained 16.23% to ₹16.40. Hindustan Adhesives rose 15.21% to ₹386.60, with its volume standing 37.22 times above its one-week average.

Why Volume Gainers List Matters

The Volume Gainers list highlights stocks where the day’s trading activity is significantly higher than their recent average levels. A sharp increase in volume can indicate increased market participation and attention around a stock. Comparing the volume increase with the percentage change can provide additional context about the direction of the stock’s movement. However, higher trading volume alone does not indicate how a stock may perform in the future.

Conclusion

As of 3:00 PM IST on August 18, 2026, Jindal Drilling and Industries, Prabha Energy and Subex were among the most notable volume gainers. Subex recorded the highest absolute volume at more than 4.30 crore shares, while Prabha Energy posted the strongest percentage gain at 17.70% among the stocks shown. Hindustan Adhesives and Jindal Drilling also recorded strong gains alongside significant increases in trading activity. Overall, the list reflected heightened participation across several stocks during the session.

Source: 

• https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/volume-gainers-spurts