Volume Gainers, August 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST: NK Industries Ltd Leads Volume Gainers

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Trading activity picked up sharply across several stocks on Friday, August 21, 2026. At 3:00 PM IST, NK Industries Ltd emerged as the leading volume gainer in the provided market snapshot, with today’s volume rising significantly compared with its recent average. Shanthi Gears Ltd and JBM Auto Ltd also recorded strong increases in trading activity. Virat Industries Ltd and Terai Tea Company Ltd rounded out the top five volume gainers, with all five stocks trading in positive territory.

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Mumbai, August 21 – Several stocks witnessed a notable rise in trading activity during Friday’s session, with volumes moving well above their recent averages. At 3:00 PM IST, NK Industries Ltd recorded the highest increase in volume among the stocks highlighted in the provided market snapshot. Shanthi Gears Ltd and JBM Auto Ltd also saw substantial trading activity, while Virat Industries Ltd and Terai Tea Company Ltd featured among the other notable volume gainers. All five stocks were trading higher during the session.

Volume Gainers

Stock	LTP	% Change	Volume
NK Industries	₹67.92	+20.00%	3,06,863
Shanthi Gears	₹464.25	+19.99%	19,71,147
JBM Auto	₹669.50	+7.40%	1,29,89,346
Virat Industries	₹401.70	+20.00%	51,703
Terai Tea Company	₹132.50	+6.85%	221

Market Activity

NK Industries Ltd stood out with today’s volume of 3,06,863 shares compared with its one-week average volume of 143 shares. Shanthi Gears Ltd also recorded a sharp rise in activity, with 19,71,147 shares traded against a one-week average of 15,404 shares. JBM Auto Ltd saw the highest absolute volume among the five, with nearly 1.30 crore shares changing hands. Virat Industries Ltd and Terai Tea Company Ltd also recorded higher-than-usual activity, while all five stocks posted gains.

Why Volume Gainers List Matters

The Volume Gainers list helps investors identify stocks that are seeing an unusual increase in trading activity compared with their recent averages. A sharp rise in volume can signal growing investor interest or increased buying and selling activity. Looking at volume alongside the percentage price change can provide a better understanding of the market’s current interest in a stock. However, higher volume alone does not guarantee that the price movement will continue.

Conclusion

At 3:00 PM IST on August 21, 2026, NK Industries Ltd led the volume gainers in the provided market snapshot, followed by Shanthi Gears Ltd and JBM Auto Ltd. Virat Industries Ltd and Terai Tea Company Ltd also recorded notable increases in trading activity. JBM Auto Ltd had the highest absolute trading volume among the top five stocks, with 1,29,89,346 shares traded. The strong price performance across all five counters highlights increased market participation during the session.

Source:

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

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