When a large number of mutual fund schemes invest in the same stock, it typically reflects strong institutional conviction and often boosts retail investor confidence. As of March 2026, data shows that 259 stocks were held by more than 100 mutual fund schemes, highlighting broad-based institutional interest. ETMarkets’ analysis reveals that 50 of these stocks have delivered gains of more than 10% since the start of CY26. Twelve stocks rallied in the range of 23-55% in the first three-and-a-half months of CY26.
In CY26, one stock rallied 55%, rising from Rs 18,310 to Rs 28,325, held across 179 mutual fund schemes with total equity mutual fund holdings worth Rs 4,672 crore. Another stock gained 40%, moving up from Rs 1,705 to Rs 2,394, held across 106 mutual fund schemes with total equity mutual fund holdings of Rs 2,864 crore. Other notable gains include a 33% increase from Rs 314 to Rs 418 and a 32% rise from Rs 5,170 to Rs 6,829, among others.
This pattern underscores the potential resilience and momentum of stocks backed by extensive mutual fund participation.
