FIIs raise stakes in 9 strong-margin smallcaps; 2 turn multibaggers. Do you own any?
By Ritesh Presswala, ETMarkets.com |
1/12
FII Favourites
A quiet but significant rally is unfolding in smallcaps. Forty-two companies have delivered a rare combination of strong fundamentals and rising FII interest, each maintaining PAT margins above 20% for four straight quarters through September 2025, while FIIs increased their stakes during the same period.
Sixteen of these stocks have already posted double-digit returns in CY25, and nine standouts have surged 25% to 300% in just 10 months, reflecting how robust financials are driving sharp market outperformance.
Sixteen of these stocks have already posted double-digit returns in CY25, and nine standouts have surged 25% to 300% in just 10 months, reflecting how robust financials are driving sharp market outperformance.
2/12
Cupid
In CY25, the stock has surged 313%, rising from Rs 76 to Rs 313.
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 24% | 20% | 23% | 29%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 0.95% | Sept '25 : 2.58%
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 24% | 20% | 23% | 29%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 0.95% | Sept '25 : 2.58%
3/12
CarTrade Tech
So far in CY25, the stock has advanced 107%, climbing from Rs 1,488 to Rs 3,078.
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 26% | 27% | 27% | 33%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 67.30% | Sept '25 : 68.51%
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 26% | 27% | 27% | 33%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 67.30% | Sept '25 : 68.51%
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4/12
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation
The stock has gained 76% in CY25, moving from Rs 322 to Rs 568.
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 23% | 29% | 22% | 88%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 2.25% | Sept '25 : 3.32%
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 23% | 29% | 22% | 88%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 2.25% | Sept '25 : 3.32%
5/12
Authum Investment & Infrastructure
In CY25, the stock has risen 63%, from Rs 1,704 to Rs 2,774.
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 87% | 121% | 78% | 127%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 7.94% | Sept '25 : 14.11%
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 87% | 121% | 78% | 127%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 7.94% | Sept '25 : 14.11%
6/12
Anand Rathi Wealth
The stock has increased 53% in CY25, reaching Rs 3,023 from Rs 1,972.
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 33% | 33% | 34% | 34%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 4.90% | Sept '25 : 5.56%
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 33% | 33% | 34% | 34%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 4.90% | Sept '25 : 5.56%
7/12
Maharashtra Scooters
So far this year, the stock has jumped 49%, from Rs 9,617 to Rs 14,364.
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 57% | 776% | 121% | 99%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 5.12% | Sept '25 : 6.21%
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 57% | 776% | 121% | 99%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 5.12% | Sept '25 : 6.21%
8/12
Gujarat Themis Biosyn
In CY25, the stock has risen 46%, climbing from Rs 305 to Rs 447.
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 33% | 32% | 25% | 34%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 2.51% | Sept '25 : 2.95%
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 33% | 32% | 25% | 34%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 2.51% | Sept '25 : 2.95%
9/12
Nesco
The stock has gained 31% in CY25, moving from Rs 963 to Rs 1,258.
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 53% | 46% | 50% | 50%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 4.89% | Sept '25 : 4.90%
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 53% | 46% | 50% | 50%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 4.89% | Sept '25 : 4.90%
10/12
India Shelter Finance Corporation
So far in CY25, the stock has grown 23%, from Rs 705 to Rs 870.
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 32% | 33% | 33% | 33%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 7.96% | Sept '25 : 8.02%
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 32% | 33% | 33% | 33%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 7.96% | Sept '25 : 8.02%
11/12
The Great Eastern Shipping Company
The stock has risen 18% in CY25, increasing from Rs 963 to Rs 1,134.
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 48% | 30% | 42% | 47%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 24.63% | Sept '25 : 24.88%
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 48% | 30% | 42% | 47%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 24.63% | Sept '25 : 24.88%
12/12
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works
In CY25, the stock has climbed 18%, from Rs 2,257 to Rs 2,653.
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 27% | 22% | 23% | 24%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 0.48% | Sept '25 : 0.74%
Profit Margins (Dec '24 – Sept '25): 27% | 22% | 23% | 24%
FII Holdings: Jun '25 : 0.48% | Sept '25 : 0.74%