On May 4, 2026, Dr Lal Pathlabs Ltd recorded a trading volume of 74.89 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), which is a remarkable 21.98-fold increase over its two-week average daily volume of 3.41 lakh shares. This surge in activity coincided with a 14.94% rise in the stock price, bringing it to ₹1,571.50. In comparison, the previous session saw only 2.96 lakh shares traded. Other companies, including Aster DM Healthcare Ltd and Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd, also experienced notable increases in trading volumes, indicating a broader trend of heightened investor interest in the healthcare and financial sectors. Aster DM Healthcare saw a volume of 101.37 lakh shares, a 12.68-fold increase, while Cholamandalam Financial Holdings recorded 24.19 lakh shares, an 11.49-fold rise. This trend reflects a dynamic market environment as investors respond to various factors affecting these sectors.