13 stocks fall up to 45% in 3 months on FII stake cuts, weak earnings
By Ritesh Presswala, ETMarkets.com |
1/10
Stake Cuts
Following the moves of giants has always been fascinating. Watching where Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) put their money was interesting—but noticing where they quietly pulled back was even more intriguing. These weren’t impulsive decisions; FIIs usually acted only after deep research and careful thought. So when they reduced their holdings, it often hinted at something beneath the surface.
When this is combined with weakening fundamentals—like declining sales and slowing profit growth—it becomes a clear warning sign. Rather than rushing in, it’s often wiser to pause and observe, as sometimes the best market move is patience. To study this trend, we filtered companies with a market cap above Rs 2,500 crore (excluding banking and financial stocks). We then looked for companies where FIIs reduced their stake in the December 2025 quarter, and both sales and profit growth declined year-on-year. This left about 48 stocks, of which 9 had already seen sharp corrections of 25%–45% in the past three months. (Data Source: ACE Equity)
When this is combined with weakening fundamentals—like declining sales and slowing profit growth—it becomes a clear warning sign. Rather than rushing in, it’s often wiser to pause and observe, as sometimes the best market move is patience. To study this trend, we filtered companies with a market cap above Rs 2,500 crore (excluding banking and financial stocks). We then looked for companies where FIIs reduced their stake in the December 2025 quarter, and both sales and profit growth declined year-on-year. This left about 48 stocks, of which 9 had already seen sharp corrections of 25%–45% in the past three months. (Data Source: ACE Equity)
2/10
CE Info Systems
Over the past 3 months, the stock has dropped by 45%, from Rs 1,665 to Rs 916. In the December 2025 quarter, FII holding decreased to 3.90% from 4.63%. Net sales stood at Rs 94 crore, with a net profit of Rs 21 crore.
3/10
Cohance Lifesciences
In the last 3 months, the stock has fallen by 44%, from Rs 538 to Rs 299. FII holding for the December 2025 quarter declined to 6.01% from 6.51%. The company posted net sales of Rs 545 crore and a net profit of Rs 29 crore.
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4/10
Epigral
The stock has declined by 39% over the past 3 months, dropping from Rs 1,392 to Rs 852. FII holding in the December 2025 quarter reduced to 2.36% from 2.71%. Net sales came in at Rs 597 crore, while net profit was Rs 39 crore.
5/10
Syngene International
In the last 3 months, the stock has fallen by 37%, from Rs 654 to Rs 415. FII holding decreased to 14.96% from 16.31% in the December 2025 quarter. The company reported net sales of Rs 917 crore and a net profit of Rs 15 crore.
6/10
Shakti Pumps (India)
Over the last 3 months, the stock has declined by 31%, from Rs 723 to Rs 497. FII holding reduced to 5.34% from 5.60% in the December 2025 quarter. The company reported net sales of Rs 551 crore and a net profit of Rs 32 crore.
7/10
AGI Greenpac
The stock has fallen by 31% in the past 3 months, from Rs 722 to Rs 498. FII holding slipped to 7.24% from 7.49% in the December 2025 quarter. Net sales were Rs 634 crore, with a net profit of Rs 71 crore.
8/10
Man InfraConstruction
In the last 3 months, the stock has declined by 29%, from Rs 128 to Rs 91. FII holding dropped to 3.92% from 5.21% in the December 2025 quarter. The company posted net sales of Rs 153 crore and a net profit of Rs 45 crore.
9/10
Cyient
The stock has decreased by 29% over the past 3 months, from Rs 1,158 to Rs 825. FII holding fell to 15.28% from 17.56% in the December 2025 quarter. Net sales stood at Rs 1,849 crore, with a net profit of Rs 100 crore.
10/10
PNC Infratech
Over the last 3 months, the stock has dropped by 26%, from Rs 253 to Rs 186. FII holding slightly declined to 6.95% from 6.99% in the December 2025 quarter. The company reported net sales of Rs 1,201 crore and a net profit of Rs 77 crore.