Volume Gainers, August 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM IST: Shanthi Gears Leads as Trading Volumes Surge

Mumbai, August 21- Trading volumes increased sharply across several stocks during Friday morning’s session, pointing to heightened market participation in these counters. At 11:30 AM IST, Shanthi Gears Ltd recorded the biggest increase compared with its average trading volume, at 114.21 times the average. JBM Auto Ltd and Welspun Specialty Solutions Ltd also witnessed substantial increases in activity. Welspun Corp Ltd recorded the highest volume in absolute terms, with more than 1.24 crore shares changing hands.

Volume Gainers

Market Activity

Shanthi Gears Ltd recorded the most pronounced increase in trading activity, with its volume reaching 114.21 times its average volume and the stock gaining 18.83%. JBM Auto Ltd also saw heavy participation, with 94,62,843 shares traded, while Welspun Specialty Solutions Ltd recorded more than 62.29 lakh shares. Welspun Corp Ltd had the highest absolute volume in the list at 1,24,61,027 shares and gained 16.15%. Sambandam Spinning Mills Ltd posted a 20% gain, the strongest price increase among the stocks shown.

Why Volume Gainers List Matters

The Volume Gainers list helps readers identify stocks where trading activity has increased significantly compared with their usual levels. A sharp rise in volume can indicate greater attention from market participants during a particular session. Comparing volume with the average volume also gives a clearer picture of how unusual the activity is. However, higher volume alone does not establish the future direction of a stock and should be viewed alongside its price movement and other market developments.

Conclusion

At 11:30 AM IST on August 21, 2026, Shanthi Gears Ltd emerged as the standout volume gainer, with trading activity reaching 114.21 times its average volume. Welspun Corp Ltd recorded the highest absolute volume among the listed stocks, while JBM Auto Ltd and Welspun Specialty Solutions Ltd also attracted strong participation. Sambandam Spinning Mills Ltd posted a 20% gain, while most other stocks in the snapshot traded higher as well. Overall, the data reflected increased trading interest across several counters during the morning session.

Source: 

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