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FIIs, MFs raise stake in these 10 microcaps; stock gains up to 75% in six months

Microcap Momentum
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Microcap Momentum
When heavyweight institutional investors move in tandem, the market tends to take notice. Backed by deep research and sharper insights, both foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and mutual funds (MFs) often spot opportunities early—making their combined bets a strong signal for retail investors.

An ET Markets analysis highlights this trend, showing that FIIs and MFs simultaneously increased their stakes in 36 stocks from the Nifty 250 micro-cap index during the March quarter. Of these, 10 microcap stocks have delivered strong price gains over the past six months, rising between 25% and 75%. (Data Source: ACE Equity).
Prime Focus
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Prime Focus
In the past six months, the stock surged 73%, moving up from Rs 179 to Rs 310. In the March 2026 quarter, FII holdings increased to 3.67% from 3.35%, while mutual fund (MF) holdings rose to 0.08% from 0.06%.
KRN Heat Exchanger And Refrigeration
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KRN Heat Exchanger And Refrigeration
The stock surged 63%, rising from Rs 804 to Rs 1,309 over the past six months. In the March 2026 quarter, FII holdings increased to 6.66% from 5.31%, while MF holdings rose to 2.42% from 2.29%.
Voltamp Transformers
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Voltamp Transformers
In the past six months, the stock surged 62%, moving up from Rs 7102 to Rs 11513. In the March 2026 quarter, FII holdings increased to 22.82% from 21.78%, while MF holdings rose to 25.05% from 24.65%.
Aether Industries
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Aether Industries
In the past six months, the stock surged 54%, rising from Rs 759 to Rs 1170. In the March 2026 quarter, FII holdings increased to 6.29% from 5.81%, while MF holdings rose to 11.58% from 11.07%.
Lumax Auto Technologies
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Lumax Auto Technologies
In the past six months, the stock surged 44%, moving up from Rs 1154 to Rs 1663. In the March 2026 quarter, FII holdings increased to 8.38% from 8.00%, while MF holdings rose to 14.41% from 14.18%.
The Karnataka Bank
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The Karnataka Bank
In the past six months, the stock surged 44%, rising from Rs 184 to Rs 264. In the March 2026 quarter, FII holdings increased to 11.78% from 11.69%, while MF holdings rose to 8.27% from 7.74%.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys
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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys
In the past six months, the stock surged 43%, moving up from Rs 1138 to Rs 1632. In the March 2026 quarter, FII holdings increased to 3.87% from 3.35%, while MF holdings rose to 0.17% from 0.12%.
Gujarat Ambuja Exports
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Gujarat Ambuja Exports
In the past six months, the stock surged 41%, rising from Rs 106 to Rs 150. In the March 2026 quarter, FII holdings increased to 2.18% from 1.60%, while MF holdings rose to 0.22% from 0.19%.
SPR Auto Technologies
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SPR Auto Technologies
In the past six months, the stock surged 29%, moving up from Rs 2704 to Rs 3476. In the March 2026 quarter, FII holdings increased to 7.65% from 6.62%, while MF holdings rose to 4.39% from 4.34%.
Sky Gold and Diamonds
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Sky Gold and Diamonds
In the past six months, the stock surged 25%, rising from Rs 350 to Rs 436. In the March 2026 quarter, FII holdings increased to 1.20% from 0.78%, while MF holdings rose to 10.33% from 8.66%.
Pearl Global Industries
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Pearl Global Industries
In the past six months, the stock surged 18%, moving up from Rs 1316 to Rs 1556. In the March 2026 quarter, FII holdings increased to 6.48% from 6.27%, while MF holdings rose to 18.34% from 16.32%.
DCB Bank
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DCB Bank
In the past six months, the stock surged 17%, rising from Rs 161 to Rs 190. In the March 2026 quarter, FII holdings increased to 12.64% from 11.92%, while MF holdings rose to 24.20% from 21.73%.
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