10 high-priced stocks rally up to 85% in CY26; here’s FII and MF exposure
By Ritesh Presswala, ETMarkets.com |
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Premium club
On the BSE, CY25 saw the emergence of an exclusive “premium club” of nearly 60 high-priced stocks, each traded above Rs 5,000 and with market capitalisations above Rs 5,000 crore, that only a few investors could afford to enter. Now, just over six months into CY26, their performance is mixed. Even though the broader market has been weak, with the Sensex down about 9% due to global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, nearly half of these stocks are still in positive territory. More notably, about 14 names have surged over 20%, standing out as strong outperformers in an otherwise weak market environment.
We highlight the top 10 gainers within this high-priced universe, where returns have ranged from 25% to 85%. Alongside performance trends, we also examine institutional positioning, highlighting significant holdings by FIIs and mutual funds across these premium stocks. Meanwhile, MRF continues to hold its crown as the most expensive stock on the BSE, currently trading near Rs 1,31,996. However, CY26 has been a softer phase for it as well, with the stock declining about 14% from its previous level of Rs 1,52,762.(Data Source: ACE Equity)
We highlight the top 10 gainers within this high-priced universe, where returns have ranged from 25% to 85%. Alongside performance trends, we also examine institutional positioning, highlighting significant holdings by FIIs and mutual funds across these premium stocks. Meanwhile, MRF continues to hold its crown as the most expensive stock on the BSE, currently trading near Rs 1,31,996. However, CY26 has been a softer phase for it as well, with the stock declining about 14% from its previous level of Rs 1,52,762.(Data Source: ACE Equity)
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Hitachi Energy India
In CY26 to date, the stock has gained 84%, rising from Rs 18,324 to Rs 33,775. As of the March 2026 quarter, FIIs held 11.68% stake, while mutual funds owned 4.33%.
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Apar Industries
.In CY26 so far, the stock has surged 80%, moving up from Rs 8,368 to Rs 15,093. FIIs held 9.38% stake and mutual funds 22.25% as of the March 2026 quarter.
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Solar Industries India
The stock has advanced 52% in CY26 so far, increasing from Rs 12,259 to Rs 18,642. FIIs held 6.59% stake, while mutual funds held 11.93% in the March 2026 quarter.
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Oracle Financial Services Software
CY26 year-to-date, the stock is up 43%, climbing from Rs 7,690 to Rs 10,983. FIIs owned 8.04% stake and mutual funds held 5.53% as of March 2026.
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ABB India
So far in CY26, the stock has risen 33%, from Rs 5,170 to Rs 6,861. FIIs held 8.19% stake, while mutual funds owned 4.62% in the March 2026 quarter.
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Navin Fluorine International
In CY26 to date, the stock has gained 29%, moving from Rs 5,920 to Rs 7,644. FIIs held 23.78% stake and mutual funds 18.40% as of March 2026.
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Polycab India
The stock has risen 26% in CY26 so far, increasing from Rs 7,628 to Rs 9,633. FIIs held 18.21% stake, while mutual funds held 5.23% in the March 2026 quarter.
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Voltamp Transformers
CY26 year-to-date, the stock is up 26%, rising from Rs 7,843 to Rs 9,867. FIIs held 22.82% stake and mutual funds 25.05% as of March 2026.
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Neuland Laboratories
In CY26 so far, the stock has gained 25%, moving up from Rs 15,190 to Rs 18,982. FIIs held 20.46% stake, while mutual funds held 11.35% in the March 2026 quarter.
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Cera Sanitaryware
The stock has advanced 24% in CY26 to date, rising from Rs 5,232 to Rs 6,493. FIIs held 14.20% stake and mutual funds 11.94% as of March 2026.
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Apollo Hospitals Enterprise
CY26 so far, the stock has climbed 23%, increasing from Rs 7,043 to Rs 8,698. FIIs held 42.62% stake, while mutual funds owned 16.65% in the March 2026 quarter.
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Linde India
In CY26 to date, the stock has risen 21%, moving from Rs 5,944 to Rs 7,196. FIIs held 2.05% stake and mutual funds 6.44% as of March 2026.
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Craftsman Automation
The stock is up 21% in CY26 so far, rising from Rs 7,655 to Rs 9,268. FIIs held 15.19% stake, while mutual funds held 20.47% in the March 2026 quarter.
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Honeywell Automation India
CY26 year-to-date, the stock has gained 20%, increasing from Rs 32,827 to Rs 39,522. FIIs held 3.74% stake and mutual funds 10.02% as of March 2026.