Retail investors raise stakes in 87 stocks in Q1; 5 multibaggers among top 11 gainers
By Ritesh Presswala, ETMarkets.com |
1/12
Retail Comeback
Retail investors made a strong comeback in Q1 FY26, boosting holdings in 87 BSE-listed stocks with market caps over Rs 3,000 crore after two quarters of selling. About 25 of these stocks have delivered double-digit gains so far, with 11 surging 30%-130%, including 5 multibaggers.
A rebound in retail participation typically signals renewed confidence. It indicates that investors are spotting new growth opportunities after a period of caution, often signalling a positive outlook for stock performance.
(Source: ACE Equity)
A rebound in retail participation typically signals renewed confidence. It indicates that investors are spotting new growth opportunities after a period of caution, often signalling a positive outlook for stock performance.
(Source: ACE Equity)
2/12
NACL Industries
In FY26 to date, the stock has surged 183%, rising from Rs 102 to Rs 288. Retail investor holdings increased to 12.46% in the June quarter. Previous quarterly holdings were: Sept '24 : 12.18%, Dec '24 : 12.03%, and Mar '25 : 11.93%.
3/12
Kothari Industrial Corporation
So far in FY26, the stock price has climbed 140%, moving up from Rs 194 to Rs 465. Retail investor holdings stood at 5.57% in the June quarter. Earlier quarterly holdings were: Sept '24 : 12.21%, Dec '24 : 12.10%, and Mar '25 : 5.54%.
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4/12
Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers
The stock has gained 131% in FY26 so far, increasing from Rs 156 to Rs 360. Retail investor holdings rose to 14.18% in the June quarter. Prior quarterly holdings included: Sept '24 : 16.62%, Dec '24 : 14.40%, and Mar '25 : 13.85%.
5/12
Paradeep Phosphates
In FY26 to date, the stock has appreciated by 121%, from Rs 103 to Rs 228. Retail investors held 9.13% in the June quarter. Previous quarterly holdings were: Sept '24 : 10.57%, Dec '24 : 9.36%, and Mar '25 : 9.12%.
6/12
Gallantt Ispat
The stock has doubled, rising 103% from Rs 382 to Rs 776 in FY26 so far. Retail investor holdings stood at 2.10% in the June quarter. Earlier quarterly holdings were: Sept '24 : 2.25%, Dec '24 : 2.14%, and Mar '25 : 2.05%.
7/12
Centum Electronics
So far this fiscal year, the stock has increased 54%, climbing from Rs 1,593 to Rs 2,452. Retail investor holdings reached 12.50% in the June quarter. Prior quarterly holdings were: Sept '24 : 13.32%, Dec '24 : 13.17%, and Mar '25 : 11.76%.
8/12
Care Ratings
The stock price has risen 52% in FY26 to date, going from Rs 1,101 to Rs 1,672. Retail investor holdings were 18.88% in the June quarter. Earlier quarterly holdings were: Sept '24 : 19.45%, Dec '24 : 18.89%, and Mar '25 : 18.59%.
9/12
Astra Microwave Products
In FY26 so far, the stock has gained 47%, increasing from Rs 674 to Rs 995. Retail investor holdings stood at 21.92% in the June quarter. Previous quarterly holdings included: Sept '24 : 22.12%, Dec '24 : 22.06%, and Mar '25 : 21.60%.
10/12
JK Cement
The stock has grown 41% in FY26 to date, rising from Rs 4,932 to Rs 6,970. Retail investor holdings were 2.86% in the June quarter. Prior quarterly holdings were: Sept '24 : 2.94%, Dec '24 : 2.77%, and Mar '25 : 2.69%.
11/12
Asahi India Glass
So far in FY26, the stock has advanced 36%, from Rs 602 to Rs 821. Retail investor holdings were 5.98% in the June quarter. Earlier quarterly holdings included: Sept '24 : 5.91%, Dec '24 : 5.74%, and Mar '25 : 5.70%.
12/12
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
The stock has increased 33% in FY26 to date, moving from Rs 1,540 to Rs 2,048. Retail investor holdings stood at 7.77% in the June quarter. Previous quarterly holdings were: Sept '24 : 7.99%, Dec '24 : 7.91%, and Mar '25 : 7.69%.