Discover the top 20 most traded stocks by deal value in May 2025. See which companies saw the highest investor activity and liquidity on the market.
Top 20 Highest Volume Stocks by Value in May 2025
May 2025 saw marked market activity, with mutual funds, institutional investors, and retail participants actively trading in a narrow list of conviction stocks. A look at the top 20 most-traded stocks by value of deals represents the companies that garnered most liquidity and investor attention during the month.
These are rankings in terms of total value of deals across categories such as DII, FII, Promoter, Mutual Fund, and Anchor Investor deals, capturing not merely volume but also the financial clout behind each stock’s transaction.
1. PNB Housing Finance (PNBHOUSING) – ₹64,068 Cr+
Topping the list by a significant margin, PNB Housing witnessed trading activity worth ₹64,068 crore, signaling massive interest, likely due to restructuring expectations and institutional bets on revival in housing finance.
2. KFin Technologies (KFINTECH) – ₹26,220 Cr+
KFintech, a leader in fintech-based investor solutions, drew deals worth over ₹26,220 crore. Activity was likely driven by strong quarterly results and expanding global mandates.
3. One97 Communications (PAYTM) – ₹24,716 Cr+
Despite regulatory headwinds, Paytm attracted deal value crossing ₹24,000 crore, indicating renewed interest possibly around turnaround strategies or acquisition rumors.
4. Sonata Software (SONATSOFTW) – ₹19,135 Cr+
IT mid-cap Sonata Software saw massive participation, driven by digital transformation tailwinds and global deal wins.
5. BSE Ltd (BSE) – ₹12,496 Cr+
With growing activity on SME platforms and market interest in stock exchanges, BSE continues to see strong flows.
Remaining Top Traded Stocks in May 2025
| Rank | Symbol | Total Deal Value (₹ Cr) |
| 6 | GRSE | 8,577 |
| 7 | ANGELONE | 6,975 |
| 8 | PARAS | 6,195 |
| 9 | CCL | 5,717 |
| 10 | TVSHLTD | 5,012 |
| 11 | APOLLO | 4,762 |
| 12 | WELSPUNLIV | 3,937 |
| 13 | IDEAFORGE | 3,839 |
| 14 | RAILTEL | 3,462 |
| 15 | TANLA | 3,346 |
| 16 | RRKABEL | 3,097 |
| 17 | NUVAMA | 3,083 |
| 18 | EASEMYTRIP | 3,077 |
| 19 | NEWGEN | 2,668 |
| 20 | NETWEB | 2,488 |
Key Takeaways
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- Financial and tech shares dominated the leaderboard, with PNB Housing, KFintech, AngelOne, and Paytm seeing close to action.
- A few mid and small-cap names such as GRSE, CCL, and Paras Defence were at the forefront, reflective of widespread participation beyond Nifty or Sensex names.
- Names such as IDEAFORGE and NETWEB, being comparatively recent listings, reflect continued interest post-listing, suggesting investor faith in growth stories.
What Drives These High Deal Volumes?
- Institutional Confidence: Large purchases by mutual funds, FIIs, and strategic investors.
- Corporate Developments: Mergers, stake hikes, buybacks, or promoter activity.
- Sector Trends: Tailwinds in defense, IT, fintech, or housing drove specific names.
- Liquidity Events: Index rebalancing, bulk deals, or block trades.
