
New India Assurance Company Ltd emerged as the standout performer on NSE today, with trading volumes reaching 720.99 lakh shares by 14:14 IST, representing a massive 84.52 times surge over its two-week average daily volume of 8.53 lakh shares. According to reports from Business Standard, the stock price increased 9.91% to ₹181.86, while volumes stood at 20.02 lakh shares in the previous session. This dramatic increase in trading activity reflects heightened investor interest in the insurance sector.
Star Health & Allied Insurance Company Ltd recorded 64.3 lakh shares in volume by 14:14 IST, marking a 13.02 times surge over its two-week average daily volume of 4.94 lakh shares. As reported by Business Standard, the stock gained 5.56% to ₹563.40, with volumes standing at 7.31 lakh shares in the last session. Bata India Ltd witnessed 27.33 lakh shares in volume, representing a 24.26 times surge over its two-week average of 1.13 lakh shares, while the stock increased 6.94% to ₹725.60.
Redington Ltd notched up 338.62 lakh shares by 14:14 IST, showing an 8.83 fold spurt over its two-week average daily volume of 38.35 lakh shares. According to Business Standard, the stock rose 8.67% to ₹270.51, with volumes standing at 82.8 lakh shares in the last session. Carborundum Universal Ltd recorded 17.54 lakh shares in volume, representing a 7.75 fold spurt over its two-week average of 2.26 lakh shares, while the stock increased 5.22% to ₹1,189.30.
As reported by Business Standard, these volume surges occurred on 18 June 2026, with multiple stocks across different sectors experiencing significant increases in trading activity. The insurance sector particularly stood out with New India Assurance leading the charge, while other notable performers included Bata India, Star Health & Allied Insurance, Redington Ltd, and Carborundum Universal Ltd. The substantial increases in trading volumes suggest heightened investor participation and potential market momentum in these specific stocks.