FIIs, MFs raise stakes in 10 stocks; shares gain up to 40% in 3 months

Large institutional investors often set the tone for the broader market, backed by extensive research. When both foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and mutual funds (MFs) increase their exposure to the same stocks, it is often viewed as a sign of confidence in their growth prospects.

ETMarkets analysis shows that FIIs and mutual funds increased their holdings in 94 stocks common to both portfolios within the Nifty 500 index in the June 2026 quarter, compared with the previous March 2026 quarter. This increased institutional interest has been followed by share price gains of 15%-40% in 8 of these stocks in less than three months following the end of the June quarter. Here's a look at these stocks and the increasing institutional interest behind them. (Data Source: ACE Equity).

Welspun Living gained 41% in less than three months, rising from Rs 159 in July 2026 to Rs 225 as of the latest available price. During the June 2026 quarter, FII holding increased to 5.21% from 4.99%, while mutual fund holding rose to 5.26% from 4.84%.

Lenskart Solutions gained 32% in less than three months, climbing from Rs 515 in July 2026 to Rs 680. FII holding rose sharply to 12.76% in the June 2026 quarter from 4.26%, while mutual fund holding increased to 12.20% from 6.43%.

Maharashtra Seamless gained 20% in less than three months, rising from Rs 598 in July 2026 to Rs 715. FII holding edged up to 9.72% in the June 2026 quarter from 9.59%, while mutual fund holding increased to 3.09% from 2.56%.

Dr. Lal PathLabs gained 19% in less than three months, climbing from Rs 1,647 in July 2026 to Rs 1,952. FII holding increased marginally to 17.35% in the June 2026 quarter from 17.18%, while mutual fund holding rose to 18.79% from 18.62%.

Neuland Laboratories gained 18% in less than three months, rising from Rs 18,630 in July 2026 to Rs 21,904. FII holding increased to 21.08% in the June 2026 quarter from 20.46%, while mutual fund holding rose to 12.66% from 11.35%.

Acme Solar Holdings gained 16% in less than three months, climbing from Rs 381 in July 2026 to Rs 442. FII holding increased to 4.39% in the June 2026 quarter from 3.60%, while mutual fund holding rose to 16.20% from 5.35%.

Radico Khaitan gained 15% in less than three months, rising from Rs 3,946 in July 2026 to Rs 4,555. FII holding increased to 18.20% in the June 2026 quarter from 17.63%, while mutual fund holding rose to 22.05% from 21.33%.