12 stocks held by 100+ MFs surge up to 55% in just over 3 months
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MF Darlings
When a large number of mutual fund schemes invest in the same stock, it typically reflects strong institutional conviction and often boosts retail investor confidence. As of March 2026, data shows that 259 stocks were held by more than 100 mutual fund schemes, highlighting broad-based institutional interest. ETMarkets’ analysis reveals that 50 of these stocks have delivered gains of more than 10% since the start of CY26. We highlight 12 stocks that rallied in the range of 23-55% in the first three-and-a-half months of CY26. This pattern underscores the potential resilience and momentum of stocks backed by extensive mutual fund participation. (Data Source: ACE MF, ACE Equity)
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Hitachi Energy India
In CY26, the stock rallied 55%, rising from Rs 18,310 to Rs 28,325. As of March 2026, it was held across 179 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings worth Rs 4,672 crore.
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Acutaas Chemicals
The stock gained 40% in CY26, moving up from Rs 1,705 to Rs 2,394. As of March 2026, it was held across 106 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 2,864 crore.
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National Aluminium Company
The stock advanced 33%, rising from Rs 314 to Rs 418. As of March 2026, it was held across 189 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 4,381 crore.
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Apar Industries
The stock climbed 33%, increasing from Rs 8,368 to Rs 11,115. As of March 2026, it was held across 129 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 8,797 crore.
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ABB India
The stock rose 32%, moving from Rs 5,170 to Rs 6,829. As of March 2026, it was held across 176 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 5,718 crore.
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GE Vernova T&D India
The stock gained 31%, increasing from Rs 3,133 to Rs 4,094. As of March 2026, it was held across 255 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 16,772 crore.
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Thermax
The stock advanced 28%, rising from Rs 3,023 to Rs 3,871. As of March 2026, it was held across 102 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 5,239 crore.
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Adani Power
The stock climbed 27%, moving from Rs 143 to Rs 181. As of March 2026, it was held across 140 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 10,277 crore.
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ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company
The stock rose 26%, increasing from Rs 2,661 to Rs 3,354. As of March 2026, it was held across 213 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 7,105 crore.
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BSE
The stock gained 26%, moving from Rs 2,632 to Rs 3,304. As of March 2026, it was held across 241 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 13,545 crore.
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Billionbrains Garage Ventures
The stock advanced 25%, rising from Rs 156 to Rs 195. As of March 2026, it was held across 123 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 4,953 crore.
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Vedanta
The stock climbed 25%, moving from Rs 604 to Rs 753. As of March 2026, it was held across 315 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 17,836 crore.
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Multi Commodity Exchange of India
The stock rose 24%, increasing from Rs 2,227 to Rs 2,766. As of March 2026, it was held across 328 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 20,499 crore.
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Bharat Forge
The stock gained 23%, rising from Rs 1,470 to Rs 1,801. As of March 2026, it was held across 197 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 16,817 crore.