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FIIs turn bullish: Raise stakes in these 9 smallcap stocks after two quarters of trimming

FII Favourites
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FII Favourites
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have signalled renewed interest in BSE smallcap stocks, raising stakes in 95 companies during the December 2025 quarter. This marks a notable turnaround after two consecutive quarters of trimming positions—from March 2025 to September 2025.

Interestingly, many of these smallcaps have struggled over the past year, with around 70 of the 95 stocks experiencing double-digit declines. Nine of them even tumbled sharply, losing between 50% and 67%. Despite these setbacks, FIIs’ renewed buying suggests confidence in the long-term fundamentals of these battered stocks. FII buying generally boosts market sentiment and often encourages retail investors to take notice. (Data Source: ACE Equity)
Genesys International Corporation
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Genesys International Corporation
FIIs increased their holding to 5.33% in the December '25 quarter, up from 4.69% in September '25.
Previous quarters: Mar '25: 5.11% | Jun '25: 4.84% | Sep '25: 4.69%.
1-year stock performance: -67%.
Laxmi Dental
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Laxmi Dental
FIIs holding rose slightly to 32.45% in December '25 from 32.39% in September '25.
Previous quarters: Mar '25: 34.24% | Jun '25: 33.59% | Sep '25: 32.39%.
1-Year Stock Performance: -63%.
Chemfab Alkalis
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Chemfab Alkalis
FIIs entered the stock with a 0.08% holding in December '25, up from zero in September '25.
Previous quarters: Mar '25: 0.03% | Jun '25: 0.01% | Sep '25: Nil.
1-Year Stock Performance: -59%.
SKF India
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SKF India
FIIs holding inched up to 7.01% in December '25 from 6.98% in September '25.
Previous quarters: Mar '25: 8.21% | Jun '25: 7.55% | Sep '25: 6.98%.
1-Year Stock Performance: -58%.
Kabra Extrusiontechnik
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Kabra Extrusiontechnik
FIIs holding rose modestly to 0.39% in December '25 from 0.37% in September '25.
Previous quarters: Mar '25: 1.46% | Jun '25: 0.81% | Sep '25: 0.37%.
1-Year Stock Performance: -58%.
RK Swamy
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RK Swamy
FIIs holding edged up to 0.18% in December '25 from 0.17% in September '25.
Previous quarters: Mar '25: 0.79% | Jun '25: 0.18% | Sep '25: 0.17%.
1-Year Stock Performance: -57%.
EMS
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EMS
FIIs increased holdings to 0.21% in December '25 from 0.15% in September '25.
Previous quarters: Mar '25: 0.19% | Jun '25: 0.17% | Sep '25: 0.15%.
1-Year Stock Performance: -56%.
Motisons Jewellers
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Motisons Jewellers
FIIs holding jumped to 0.74% in December '25 from 0.09% in September '25.
Previous quarters: Mar '25: 0.16% | Jun '25: 0.11% | Sep '25: 0.09%.
1-Year Stock Performance: -53%.
Refex Industries
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Refex Industries
FIIs holding rose to 2.03% in December '25 from 1.71% in September '25.
Previous quarters: Mar '25: 2.00% | Jun '25: 1.86% | Sep '25: 1.71%. 1-Year Stock Performance: -52%.
Pokarna
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Pokarna
FIIs holding increased to 6.82% in December '25 from 6.09% in September '25.
Previous quarters: Mar '25: 6.60% | Jun '25: 6.13% | Sep '25: 6.09%.
1-Year Stock Performance: -48%.
Suraj Estate Developers
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Suraj Estate Developers
FIIs holding increased to 1.77% in December '25 from 1.70% in September '25.
Previous quarters: Mar '25: 2.32% | Jun '25: 2.18% | Sep '25: 1.70%.
1-Year Stock Performance: -46%.
Ganesh Housing
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Ganesh Housing
FIIs holding rose to 0.57% in December '25 from 0.43% in September '25.
Previous quarters: Mar '25: 0.95% | Jun '25: 0.47% | Sep '25: 0.43%.
1-Year Stock Performance: -46%.
KSolves India
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KSolves India
FIIs holding inched up to 0.12% in December '25 from 0.10% in September '25.
Previous quarters: Mar '25: 0.63% | Jun '25: 0.49% | Sep '25: 0.10%.
1-Year Stock Performance: -45%.
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