Top Stocks on NSE: Vodafone Idea, YES Bank, Suzlon Energy Among Most Traded Issues Today

Indian Stock Market Crashes 3% Amid Global Weakness

On March 9, 2026, the Indian stock market witnessed a sharp selloff, with the benchmark indices plummeting more than 3% in intraday trade. The Sensex crashed 2,500 points, or 3%, to an intraday low of 76,424, while the Nifty 50 plunged 750 points, or 3%, to 23,697.

Key Stocks in Focus

The following stocks were among the most traded on the NSE:

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• Vodafone Idea: Over 23 crore shares changed hands by 11:30 am, as the stock crashed nearly 5% in morning trade. The company informed that Gautam Pendse, Head of Internal Audit Team, had resigned on March 6, 2026.
• YES Bank: Over 6 lakh crore shares had changed hands by 11:30 am, as the banking stock crashed more than 4% during the session. The bank announced the appointment of Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a period of three years, effective April 06, 2026.
• Suzlon Energy: More than 4 crore shares of the company had changed hands as the stock hit its fresh 52-week low of ₹38.19, falling 4.5%.

Market Trends

The sharp selloff in the Indian stock market was triggered by escalating tensions between the US and Iran, a sharp jump in crude oil prices, and weak global cues. The market is expected to remain volatile in the near term.