Volume Gainers, August 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM IST: Mangalam Cement Leads Volume Surge

Mumbai, August 20- Trading activity picked up sharply across several stocks as the market moved towards the end of Thursday’s session. At 3:30 PM IST, Mangalam Cement Ltd recorded the strongest rise in volume compared with its recent average, with today’s volume reaching 125.70 times its one-week average. Pacific Industries Ltd and WH Brady & Company Ltd also saw exceptionally high volume expansion. MPDL Ltd and Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd rounded out the top five counters in the provided volume-gainer snapshot.

Volume Gainers

Market Activity

Mangalam Cement Ltd stood out with 27,31,231 shares traded, compared with a one-week average volume of just 21,728 shares. Pacific Industries Ltd also recorded a significant jump, with its volume more than 100 times its recent average. MPDL Ltd posted the strongest price gain among the five, rising 20%, while Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd advanced 14.52%. WH Brady & Company Ltd was the only stock in the top five to trade lower, despite the sharp increase in volume.

Why Volume Gainers List Matters

The Volume Gainers list helps investors spot stocks where trading participation has increased sharply compared with recent sessions. A significant rise in volume can indicate that a stock is attracting greater attention from market participants. Looking at volume alongside the day’s price movement can offer a clearer picture of whether buying or selling activity is driving the action. However, unusually high volume alone does not confirm a long-term trend and should be considered with other market factors.

Conclusion

At 3:30 PM IST on August 20, 2026, Mangalam Cement Ltd emerged as the leading volume gainer in the provided market data, backed by a substantial rise in trading activity and a 10.77% price gain. Pacific Industries Ltd and Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd also posted strong price performances, while MPDL Ltd recorded the highest gain at 20%. WH Brady & Company Ltd remained an exception, with higher trading activity accompanied by a decline in price. Overall, the data points to increased investor participation across these counters during the session.

Source:

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