Market Movers Today: KEI Industries and Godfrey Phillips Lead Midcap 150 Gainers
- August 4, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Market movers today: KEI Industries +6.59%, Godfrey Phillips +5.93% on Midcap 150. MCX +2.12%. Kalyan Jewellers -0.57%. 104.8 million Meesho shares traded in two blocks.
Among the market movers today, KEI Industries led gainers on the Nifty Midcap 150, rising 6.59% to Rs 5,354.20, followed by Godfrey Phillips India, up 5.93% to Rs 2,380.30, as trading volumes spiked sharply in the stock earlier in the session before extending into the afternoon trade.
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Rounding out the top gainers among the market movers today were SAIL, up 4.04% to Rs 171.67, Premier Energies, up 3.14% to Rs 1,052.80, and Apar Industries, up 2.16% to Rs 15,065.00. Elsewhere, Multi Commodity Exchange of India shares rose 2.12% to Rs 2,698.00.
| Stock | Price (Rs) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| KEI Industries | 5,354.20 | +6.59% |
| Godfrey Phillips India | 2,380.30 | +5.93% |
| SAIL | 171.67 | +4.04% |
| Premier Energies | 1,052.80 | +3.14% |
| Apar Industries | 15,065.00 | +2.16% |
| MCX | 2,698.00 | +2.12% |
| Kalyan Jewellers India | 604.55 | -0.57% |
Market Movers Today: Godfrey Phillips Volume Breakout
Earlier in the session, Godfrey Phillips India was flagged as a volume breakout stock among the market movers today, with the stock rising 5.69% to Rs 2,374.90 as trading volume spiked well above normal levels, before extending gains further as the day progressed.
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Market Movers Today: Kalyan Jewellers Falls on Volume
Bucking the broadly positive tone among the market movers today, Kalyan Jewellers India shares fell 0.57% to Rs 604.55 even as trading volume jumped, showing that not every volume-driven move in today’s session was to the upside.
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Market Movers Today: 104.8 Million Meesho Shares Change Hands
In one of the more unusual data points among the market movers today, 104.8 million shares of Meesho changed hands in two block deals, according to Bloomberg. Meesho shares were quoting at Rs 193.20, up Rs 1.55 or 0.81%, with an intraday range of Rs 192.10 to Rs 195.45. Trading volumes stood at 319,544 shares, compared with the five-day average of 781,109 shares, a decrease of 59.09%, even with the large block transactions factored in. Block deals of this size often reflect institutional investors adjusting positions rather than a shift in retail sentiment, and are worth watching for follow-on disclosures on the parties involved.
What Volume-Driven Moves Signal Among Market Movers Today
Across today’s market movers today, a common thread is elevated trading volume accompanying sharp price moves, whether upward in KEI Industries and Godfrey Phillips or via the large block transaction in Meesho. Such volume spikes often reflect a shift in institutional positioning, sector rotation, or a specific news trigger, and are generally viewed as more significant than price moves on ordinary volume.
Conclusion
Among today’s market movers today, KEI Industries and Godfrey Phillips led gains on the Nifty Midcap 150, MCX advanced, and large block deals in Meesho stood out, even as Kalyan Jewellers bucked the positive trend. Investors should track follow-through in these names over the coming sessions and watch for any follow-on news, and consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making investment decisions, since single-day volume spikes do not always signal a lasting trend.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which stocks led the market movers today on Nifty Midcap 150?
Ans. KEI Industries led the market movers today, up 6.59%, followed by Godfrey Phillips India, up 5.93%, SAIL, Premier Energies and Apar Industries.
Why did Godfrey Phillips India shares rise today?
Ans. Godfrey Phillips India shares rose sharply, first flagged as a volume breakout stock at 5.69%, before extending gains to 5.93% later in the session, amid a spike in trading volumes.
How much did MCX shares rise today?
Ans. Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) shares rose 2.12% to Rs 2,698.00 among today’s market movers today.
Why did Kalyan Jewellers shares fall today?
Ans. Kalyan Jewellers India shares fell 0.57% to Rs 604.55 even as trading volume jumped, a divergent move relative to the broader positive tone among the market movers today.
How many Meesho shares changed hands in block deals today?
Ans. According to Bloomberg, 104.8 million shares of Meesho changed hands in two block deals during today’s session.
Where can I track market movers and volume breakout stocks live?
Ans. You can track live market movers, top gainers and volume breakout stocks on the Univest Screener and the Univest app.
