Top Stocks on the NSE: Vodafone Idea, JP Power, HDFC Bank Among Most Traded Shares Today

Indian Stock Market Report - March 20, 2026

Market Summary

The Indian stock market benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, recorded strong gains of over 1% each intraday on Friday, March 20. The Nifty 50 rose 300 points, or 1.5%, to reach 23,350 during the session, driven by short covering and a decline in crude oil prices.

Most Traded Stocks

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

• Vodafone Idea: 42 crore shares changed hands, with the stock surging 6% during the session.
• Jaiprakash Power Ventures: 22 crore shares changed hands, with the stock declining 3% in intraday trade.
• HDFC Bank: 7 crore shares changed hands, with the stock price declining 2% during the session.
• Brainbees Solutions: 6 crore shares changed hands, with the stock surging 20% to hit its upper circuit of ₹252.07.
• Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Tata Gold Exchange Traded Fund, YES Bank, Reliance Power, Nippon India Silver ETF, and Nippon India ETF Gold Bees were also among the most traded stocks.

Company Updates

• Vodafone Idea: The stock surged 6% after Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said the Centre has no plans to exit or dilute its 49% equity stake in telecom operator.
• Jaiprakash Power Ventures: The stock declined 3% in intraday trade, looking set to snap its three-day winning streak. On a weekly basis, the stock is up 18%.
• HDFC Bank: The stock price declined 2% during the session, falling for the second consecutive session after the bank's non-executive chairman, Atanu Chakraborty, resigned, citing differences over "values and ethics".

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