Mid-Cap Stocks Surge: Promoters, MFs, FPIs Boost Returns
By ThePip Desk
Discover 10 Indian mid-cap stocks that saw a rare triple surge in holdings by promoters, MFs, and FPIs, delivering an impressive median return of 34.8% in Q1 2026.
Ten Indian companies with market capitalizations exceeding ₹2,000 crore witnessed a simultaneous increase in holdings by promoters, mutual funds (MFs), and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) during the June 2026 quarter. This collective buying interest drove a median return of 34.8% across these stocks for the period.
The analysis, conducted by LiveMint Data Research desk, reviewed 3,523 companies to identify this notable trend. These established businesses span diverse sectors including infrastructure, chemicals, FMCG, electricals, textiles, and hospitality.
Quarterly Performance Overview
Nine of the ten companies delivered positive returns in the June quarter. Sterlite Technologies surged over 238%, while United Foodbrands soared approximately 213% during the period.
Cupid and Yasho Industries also achieved multibagger returns of 119% and 113% respectively. Welspun Living, Eveready Industries, Zydus Wellness, and GMR Airports saw jumps between 25% and 37%, with Deepak Nitrite adding over 14%. IRB Infrastructure Developers was the sole stock to decline, falling 1% in Q1FY27.
Investor Holding Dynamics
GMR Airports recorded the largest increase in promoter ownership, rising by 0.83 percentage points to 67.16%. The company also saw increased holdings from both mutual funds and foreign portfolio investors.
Sterlite Technologies experienced the most significant rise in FPI holding, up by 6.75 percentage points to 18.22%, alongside a substantial increase in MF ownership. Cupid also saw a notable surge in FPI holding, increasing by 3.16 percentage points.
Other companies like Deepak Nitrite, Zydus Wellness, Welspun Living, Yasho Industries, Eveready Industries India, and United Foodbrands Ltd. also registered increases across all three investor categories. These shifts occurred with varying magnitudes, reflecting broad-based confidence.
This concentrated buying by key investor groups underscores a robust collective interest in a select group of Indian mid-cap companies during the June 2026 quarter.