Heavy trading activity was seen across several counters on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on 17 February 2026, with Newgen Software Technologies Ltd emerging as the top volume gainer in afternoon trade.
By 14:14 IST, Newgen Software recorded a massive 394.09 lakh shares in volume, marking a sharp 36.82-times jump over its two-week average daily volume of 10.70 lakh shares. The stock rallied 13.59% to ₹526.00, compared with volumes of 13.16 lakh shares in the previous session.
🔹 Other Stocks Seeing High Volume Action
- Cochin Shipyard Ltd
Trading volume stood at 37.06 lakh shares, a 7.54-times surge over the two-week average of 4.92 lakh shares. The stock advanced 3.60% to ₹1,522.30. In the previous session, volumes were 3.51 lakh shares. - Go Digit General Insurance Ltd
Volumes jumped to 20.79 lakh shares, nearly 5.89 times the two-week average of 3.53 lakh shares. Despite the higher activity, the stock edged down 0.50% to ₹330.55, versus 6.38 lakh shares traded in the last session. - Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
The counter saw volumes of 11.75 lakh shares, a 3.17-fold rise over the two-week average of 3.71 lakh shares. The stock gained 2.64% to ₹489.80. Volumes in the previous session were higher at 25.55 lakh shares. - Ola Electric Mobility Ltd
Ola Electric witnessed exceptionally high turnover of 1,205.51 lakh shares, about 2.93 times its two-week average volume of 411.46 lakh shares. The stock declined 3.05% to ₹27.95, compared with 853.59 lakh shares traded in the previous session.
🧾 Market Snapshot
The sharp rise in volumes across these stocks indicates heightened investor activity, driven by stock-specific triggers and broader market sentiment. Traders will continue to track price action and volume trends for further cues in the near term.
