Stocks Seeing Unusual Price and Volume Activity - 9 October 2026

Several stocks recorded a sharp increase in trading activity on October 9, with volumes rising well above their recent three-day averages. Hexaware Technologies, KEC International, Colgate-Palmolive, Cyient and NCC all posted gains alongside higher trading volumes. The strongest volume expansion was seen in Hexaware Technologies, followed by KEC International and Colgate-Palmolive.

Volume Conversion

Hexaware Technologies

Hexaware Technologies traded at Rs 538.50, gaining 5.30% during the session. The stock recorded 3.04 crore shares in volume against a three-day average of approximately 0.02 crore shares, putting the current volume at around 150.65 times the recent average. The three-day volume change stood at 14,942%, making Hexaware the standout stock in terms of unusual trading activity.

KEC International

KEC International advanced 5.80% to Rs 369.85, with volume reaching 1.65 crore shares. Its three-day average volume stood at approximately 0.13 crore shares, making the current volume around 12.79 times the recent average. The three-day volume change was 1,170%, indicating a sharp increase in market participation alongside the price gain.

Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive rose 4.74% to Rs 1,818.00, recording approximately 0.36 crore shares in volume. Against a three-day average of 0.03 crore shares, the current volume was around 11.05 times the recent average. The three-day volume change stood at 1,005%, highlighting a substantial increase in trading activity.

Cyient

Cyient gained 6.84% to Rs 1,159.00, the largest percentage price increase among the five selected stocks. Volume reached approximately 0.42 crore shares against a three-day average of 0.04 crore shares, putting the current volume at around 10.28 times the recent average. Its three-day volume change stood at 926.38%, reflecting a significant rise in trading participation.

NCC

NCC advanced 4.28% to Rs 125.06, with volume reaching 1.79 crore shares. The stock's three-day average volume was approximately 0.26 crore shares, making the current volume around 7.08 times the recent average. The three-day volume change stood at 606.28%, indicating increased market participation alongside the positive price movement.

Conclusion

The five stocks recorded strong price gains alongside elevated trading activity. Hexaware Technologies had the highest volume-to-average ratio, followed by KEC International and Colgate-Palmolive. Cyient led the group in percentage price gains, rising 6.84%, while NCC also traded well above its recent average volume.

Higher volume alongside rising prices can indicate increased buying interest, but it does not guarantee that the upward move will continue. Subsequent price action and trading volume should be monitored for confirmation.