Volume Gainers on August 19, 2026: Oriental Hotels Leads as Trading Activity Surges Across Key Stocks
Authored By HDFC SKY | Last Modified: Aug 19, 2026 03:57 PM IST
Several stocks saw a sharp jump in trading activity, with Oriental Hotels emerging as the standout volume gainer. Its trading volume climbed to 207.47 times its one-week average, while the stock gained 15.34%. Excel Industries, Prism Johnson and Kamanwala Housing Construction also recorded strong volume activity along with positive price movements. Aster DM Quality Care Limited remained an exception, witnessing heavy volumes despite a 2.11% decline.
Mumbai, August 19, 2026 – Trading interest remained elevated across a number of stocks, with volumes significantly higher than their recent averages. Oriental Hotels recorded the biggest jump, with today’s volume reaching 207.47 times its one-week average. Excel Industries and Prism Johnson also attracted substantial market participation while posting gains. Meanwhile, Aster DM Quality Care saw heavy trading activity even as its share price declined.
Volume Gainers
| Stock | LTP (₹) | % Change | Volume (Shares) | Avg. Volume | Change (No. of Times) |
| Oriental Hotels | 139.80 | 15.34% | 4,78,93,206 | 2,30,843 | 207.47x |
| Aster DM Quality Care | 800.75 | -2.11% | 7,34,00,790 | 7,53,200 | 97.45x |
| Excel Industries | 1,132.00 | 14.90% | 9,54,278 | 11,777 | 81.03x |
| Prism Johnson | 110.72 | 5.46% | 3,60,75,517 | 5,51,416 | 65.42x |
| Kamanwala Housing Construction | 18.46 | 13.53% | 4,60,540 | 8,054 | 57.18x |
Market Activity
The latest figures show that trading volumes have risen well above normal levels across these counters. Oriental Hotels stood out with a 15.34% gain and a volume surge of more than 200 times its average. Excel Industries and Kamanwala Housing Construction also delivered double-digit gains alongside significantly higher activity. Aster DM Quality Care attracted the highest absolute volume in the table, although its shares slipped 2.11%.
Why Volume Gainers Matter
A sudden increase in trading volume often signals that a stock is attracting greater attention from market participants. When rising volume comes with a price gain, it can reflect stronger buying interest, while heavy volume during a decline may point to increased selling activity. However, a volume spike alone does not indicate where a stock may move next. Investors should consider the broader market trend, company fundamentals and other relevant factors before making decisions.
Conclusion
The latest volume data highlights strong market participation across Oriental Hotels , Excel Industries , Prism Johnson and Kamanwala Housing Construction . Oriental Hotels recorded the most striking volume increase, while Excel Industries and Kamanwala Housing Construction also combined strong price gains with elevated activity. Aster DM Quality Care showed that heavy volume can also accompany a decline. These stocks are likely to remain on the market’s radar as trading activity continues to develop.
Source:
- https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/volume-gainers-spurts
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