MF Favourite Smallcaps: 14 stocks that soared up to 220% in CY26

So far, CY26 has been a strong year for several small-cap stocks, with some delivering eye-catching returns in just over eight months. In fact, 28 Nifty Smallcap stocks have surged more than 50% so far this calendar year, including five multibaggers. We took the analysis a step further to identify stocks that are not only rallying but are also attracting meaningful institutional interest. We filtered for stocks held by more than five mutual fund schemes as of August 2026. When multiple mutual fund schemes hold the same stock, it can signal strong institutional conviction and broader professional investor interest, which may also help bolster retail investor confidence.

After applying these filters, 14 stocks made the cut. Each has delivered a 50–220% rally in CY26, while three have emerged as multibaggers. The result is a focused list of smallcaps that combine strong price momentum with meaningful mutual fund participation, making them particularly interesting to track. (Data Source: ACE Equity, ACE MF)

In CY26 so far, Welspun Corp has delivered a 219% rally, with the stock rising from Rs 814 to Rs 2,598. As of August 2026, the stock was held by 6 mutual fund (MF) schemes, with the total holding valued at Rs 103 crore.

In CY26 so far, Syrma SGS Technology has rallied 123%, with its stock price increasing from Rs 733 to Rs 1,635. As of August 2026, the stock was held by 6 MF schemes, with the total holding valued at Rs 226 crore.

In CY26 so far, Ather Energy has gained 112%, with the stock rising from Rs 755 to Rs 1,599. As of August 2026, the stock was held by 6 MF schemes, with their combined holding valued at Rs 321 crore.

In CY26 so far, Acutaas Chemicals has surged 87%, with the stock price climbing from Rs 1,705 to Rs 3,182. As of August 2026, the stock was held by 10 MF schemes, with the total holding valued at Rs 257 crore.

In CY26 so far, Kirloskar Oil Engines has gained 78%, with the stock advancing from Rs 1,219 to Rs 2,175. As of August 2026, the stock was held by 6 MF schemes, with the total holding valued at Rs 88 crore.

In CY26 so far, Data Patterns (India) has rallied 75%, with the stock rising from Rs 2,627 to Rs 4,591. As of August 2026, the stock was held by 5 MF schemes, with the total holding valued at Rs 58 crore.

In CY26 so far, Sai Life Sciences has gained 74%, with the stock price increasing from Rs 908 to Rs 1,580. As of August 2026, the stock was held by 5 MF schemes, with the total holding valued at Rs 79 crore.

In CY26 so far, Gland Pharma has rallied 73%, with its stock price rising from Rs 1,722 to Rs 2,974. As of August 2026, the stock was held by 9 MF schemes, with the total holding valued at Rs 668 crore.

In CY26 so far, Netweb Technologies India has gained 66%, with the stock advancing from Rs 3,111 to Rs 5,157. As of August 2026, the stock was held by 5 MF schemes, with the total holding valued at Rs 33 crore.

In CY26 so far, Sona BLW Precision Forgings has rallied 64%, with the stock rising from Rs 479 to Rs 788. As of August 2026, the stock was held by 10 MF schemes, with the total holding valued at Rs 271 crore.

In CY26 so far, Honasa Consumer has gained 64%, with the stock price climbing from Rs 286 to Rs 469. As of August 2026, the stock was held by 5 MF schemes, with the total holding valued at Rs 154 crore.

In CY26 so far, Balrampur Chini Mills has rallied 60%, with the stock advancing from Rs 444 to Rs 712. As of August 2026, the stock was held by 5 MF schemes, with the total holding valued at Rs 144 crore.

In CY26 so far, Caplin Point Laboratories has gained 53%, with the stock rising from Rs 1,838 to Rs 2,814. As of August 2026, the stock was held by 8 MF schemes, with the total holding valued at Rs 261 crore.