5 stocks bought by FIIs, MFs and retail investors rally up to 60% in 6 months

In the March ’26 quarter, a notable trend emerged in the market. Around 22 stocks with a market capitalisation above Rs 3,000 crore saw a rare alignment, with FIIs, mutual funds and retail investors all increasing their stakes compared with the previous quarter. (Note: Retail investors refer to resident individuals holding nominal share capital of up to Rs 2 lakh.)
Such patterns often draw attention as coordinated buying by institutional investors typically signals stronger conviction backed by research. FIIs and mutual funds often lead such moves ahead of broader market sentiment, and retail participation adds further momentum to the trend.
However, performance has been uneven in CY26 so far. Of these 22 stocks, about 10 remain in positive territory, and within that group, five have surged 25–60% in less than six months, emerging as standout winners.
On the other hand, five stocks have fallen 20–25%, underscoring that even strong institutional alignment does not guarantee returns, with outcomes diverging once market forces take over. (Source: ACE Equity)

The stock has surged 57% in CY26 so far, rising from Rs 822 to Rs 1,288. In the March ’26 quarter, shareholding increased across investor categories, with FII stake rising to 3.64% from 3.35%, MF holdings edging up to 5.07% from 4.88%, and retail investors increasing their stake to 15.32% from 15.13%.

The stock has gained 43% in CY26 so far, advancing from Rs 19 to Rs 27. During the March ’26 quarter, FII ownership increased to 10.92% from 10.41%, while MF stake rose to 0.26% from 0.14% and retail shareholding edged up to 42.28% from 42.06%.

The stock has rallied 27% in CY26 so far, climbing from Rs 5,920 to Rs 7,497. In the March ’26 quarter, FIIs raised their stake to 23.78% from 23.74%, MFs increased holdings to 18.40% from 17.82%, and retail investors lifted their stake to 15.74% from 15.43%.

The stock has risen 25% in CY26 so far, moving from Rs 1,199 to Rs 1,502. In the March ’26 quarter, FII stake increased to 7.11% from 6.90%, MF ownership rose to 0.33% from 0.28%, and retail holdings climbed to 33.95% from 33.01%.

The stock has advanced 24% in CY26 so far, from Rs 1,877 to Rs 2,328. In the March ’26 quarter, FIIs raised their stake to 11.75% from 11.01%, MF holdings jumped to 1.62% from 0.40%, and retail investors increased their stake to 11.19% from 11.07%.

The stock has gained 19% in CY26 so far, rising from Rs 3,240 to Rs 3,849. During the March ’26 quarter, FII stake climbed to 7.65% from 6.62%, MF holdings edged up to 4.39% from 4.34%, and retail ownership increased to 9.49% from 9.44%.

The stock has declined 20% in CY26 so far, falling from Rs 238 to Rs 191. Despite the correction, the March ’26 quarter saw higher institutional participation, with FII stake rising to 2.94% from 1.82%, MF holdings increasing to 3.84% from 3.46%, and retail investors lifting their stake to 12.09% from 11.47%.

The stock has fallen 21% in CY26 so far, slipping from Rs 879 to Rs 693. In the March ’26 quarter, FIIs increased their stake to 19.32% from 19.04%, MF holdings rose to 0.28% from 0.21%, and retail investors expanded their stake to 19.97% from 18.76%.

The stock has declined 22% in CY26 so far, dropping from Rs 1,671 to Rs 1,301. During the March ’26 quarter, FII ownership edged up to 9.04% from 8.96%, MF stake rose to 14.77% from 14.67%, and retail shareholding increased to 12.97% from 12.83%.

The stock has corrected 26% in CY26 so far, falling from Rs 35 to Rs 26. Even as the stock weakened, FIIs raised their stake to 14.12% from 13.25%, MF holdings increased to 0.56% from 0.46%, and retail investors lifted their stake to 29.99% from 29.06% in the March ’26 quarter.

The stock has fallen 27% in CY26 so far, declining from Rs 124 to Rs 91. Despite the decline, shareholding trends remained positive in the March ’26 quarter, with FII stake rising to 14.61% from 14.16%, MF ownership increasing to 10.21% from 9.64%, and retail investors boosting their stake to 10.29% from 9.37%.