On the BSE, about 68 high-priced stocks, each trading above Rs 5,000, formed an elite group in FY25 that only a few investors could afford to enter. However, in FY26 so far, this segment has seen more declines than gains, largely due to global uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions. While a handful of stocks have delivered standout gains, many have slipped into significant underperformance, revealing a stark divide within this exclusive club.The top six laggards have fallen in the range of 25–40%, while the top six gainers have surged between 40–130% in FY26 among these high-priced stocks. We also highlight the extent of holdings by major institutional investors, including FIIs and mutual funds, in these stocks. Notably, MRF remains the highest-priced stock on the BSE, currently trading around Rs 1,30,575. In FY26, the stock has gained 16%, rising from Rs 1,12,599.(Data Source: ACE Equity) Costly shares clash

10 high-priced stocks: FY26’s top performers & laggards with FII and MF stakes

On the BSE, about 68 high-priced stocks, each trading above Rs 5,000, formed an elite group in FY25 that only a few investors could afford to enter. However, in FY26 so far, this segment has seen more declines than gains, largely due to global uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions. While a handful of stocks have delivered standout gains, many have slipped into significant underperformance, revealing a stark divide within this exclusive club.

The top six laggards have fallen in the range of 25–40%, while the top six gainers have surged between 40–130% in FY26 among these high-priced stocks. We also highlight the extent of holdings by major institutional investors, including FIIs and mutual funds, in these stocks. Notably, MRF remains the highest-priced stock on the BSE, currently trading around Rs 1,30,575. In FY26, the stock has gained 16%, rising from Rs 1,12,599.(Data Source: ACE Equity)