Top Traded by Value Today 18-Jun-2026: Key Movers
Introduction
Nifty 50 closed at 24,085.70 (+0.40%) on 18 Jun 2026, extending the market’s winning run even as IT stocks underperformed after the US Federal Reserve struck a hawkish tone. Sectoral leadership was visible in banking, pharma and healthcare, while the Nifty IT index was the clear laggard (down about 1.3% as per the day’s market update). The most active names by value reflected this rotation, with large private banks drawing heavy interest and defence-linked counters remaining in focus on record FY26 defence production data.
Large Cap Top Traded by Value
HDFC Bank Ltd (+1.49%) HDFC Bank advanced after investors got clarity and visible progress on the long-pending chairman appointment, which reduced governance uncertainty around the lender. The move also came alongside the bank’s fund-raising steps, including a $150 million 5-year senior unsecured bond issue via its GIFT City unit at a 5.067% coupon. Heavy participation was evident as the stock stayed among the day’s biggest value-traded counters.
Reliance Industries Ltd (-0.36%) Reliance Industries slipped as traders positioned ahead of the company’s AGM, where the market is watching for updates on a possible Jio IPO, retail growth, new energy commercialisation and its AI strategy. The stock also saw price adjustment effects following the recent ex-demerger trade, which has been cited as a near-term driver of the move.
Infosys Ltd (-2.66%) Infosys declined in line with the broader IT selloff after the US Fed’s hawkish messaging raised concerns about global growth and discretionary tech spending. With Nifty IT flagged as the day’s weakest sector in the market update, investors reduced exposure to large-cap IT, pulling Infosys lower on high traded value.
ICICI Bank Ltd (+0.43%) ICICI Bank edged higher as banking remained supportive during the session, with Bank Nifty extending gains and leadership seen from heavyweight lenders. The steady rise, alongside strong traded value, suggested institutional activity favouring rate-sensitive financials despite global rate uncertainty.
BSE Ltd (+0.38%) BSE ended marginally higher amid elevated trading activity in market-linked names as investors stayed active in high-liquidity counters. The stock’s presence among the top value-traded list pointed to sustained participation rather than a single company-specific announcement during the session.
Mid Cap Top Traded by Value
FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd (+5.99%) FSN E-Commerce Ventures rallied on strong momentum and positioning, with the stock trading close to its 52-week high of 303.75. The sharp upmove, coupled with heavy volumes, indicated aggressive participation in the counter among mid-cap value leaders.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (-1.45%) Himadri Speciality Chemical slipped as traders booked profits after the stock’s recent run towards its 52-week high zone of 718. The decline came despite active turnover, signalling supply emerging at higher levels.
Meesho Ltd (+3.77%) Meesho gained on sustained high-volume activity, keeping it among the most traded midcaps by value. With the stock still well below its 52-week high of 254.65, the move reflected a risk-on bid in select consumer internet and midcap names.
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd (+6.32%) Max Healthcare surged as healthcare stocks outperformed, aligning with the market update that highlighted mid and small healthcare as among the leading gainers and pharma snapping a losing streak. The sharp rise on sizeable traded value suggested investors were rotating into defensives amid IT weakness.
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (-1.36%) MCX declined as traders pared exposure, with the stock remaining far below its 52-week high of 3,479.80 and seeing selling pressure despite being heavily traded by value. The drop pointed to a cautious stance in the counter during a session where leadership stayed with banks and healthcare.
Small Cap Top Traded by Value
MTAR Technologies Ltd (-0.09%) MTAR Technologies traded nearly flat after the defence theme saw strong follow-through over the last two sessions on news that India’s defence production hit a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY26. With MTAR already cited as having sharply rebounded from recent lows amid the defence index jump, the day’s tight move suggested consolidation even as traded value stayed high.
IFCI Ltd (-8.58%) IFCI plunged on huge volumes as the stock saw sharp profit booking after a massive 102% surge from its March low, leaving it notably below its 52-week high. The selling pressure indicated traders locking in gains after an overheated run, despite the broader market narrative linking some financial stocks to expectations around an NSE IPO.
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd (+1.89%) Paras Defence extended gains after the stock hit a record high of ₹1,348 in intraday trade, supported by record FY26 defence production data and continued interest in defence manufacturers. The follow-through came a day after an outsized jump, keeping volumes elevated and the stock close to its 52-week high.
Netweb Technologies India Ltd (+3.41%) Netweb Technologies rose on strong trading activity, with the stock moving towards its 52-week high of 5,206. The price action and high turnover suggested continued momentum buying in the counter among small-cap value leaders.
New India Assurance Company Ltd (+8.42%) New India Assurance surged as investors tracked the “NSE IPO impact” theme, where market participants expect an eventual exchange listing to act as a value-unlocking trigger across certain listed financial entities. The sharp rise, alongside heavy volume, reflected traders bidding up the stock in that broader positioning.
Market Overview
Nifty 50 ended at 24,085.70, up 0.40%, as domestic equities held up despite a cautious global tone after the US Federal Reserve’s hawkish commentary revived expectations of a potential rate hike later in the year. The session saw clear sector rotation: banking stayed supportive, while IT was highlighted as the key laggard with the Nifty IT index down about 1.3% in the day’s market update.
On the positive side, healthcare and pharma drew incremental flows, with pharma snapping a three-session losing streak and healthcare featuring among the leading gainers in the broader market commentary. Defence stocks remained in focus for a second day, underpinned by news that India’s defence production rose to an all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY26, helping keep defence-linked small and midcaps active even when the broader market tone turned cautious at points.
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