After two years of persistent equity selling worth $56 billion, Indian promoters have staged a sharp reversal in 2026, investing more than $4 billion into their own companies as valuations turned more attractive following a steep market correction. The move marks a clear break from the widespread monetisation trend seen during 2024-25, when promoters were trimming stakes amid richer valuations. Here are top 11 stocks
Adani Enterprises, from the Industrials sector, has a market capitalization of $31.3 billion. The promoter stake increase came through a rights issue. Net promoter buying since January 1, 2026 stood at $2,048 million, making it the largest increase in the list.
GMR Airports, classified under Consumer Discretionary, has a market capitalization of $10.6 billion. The promoter holding increase was executed through a stake purchase plus FCCB buyback (from foreign promoter). Net promoter buying since January 1, 2026 was $1,085 million, with 7.3% stake added.
JSW Energy belongs to the utilities sector and has a market capitalization of $10.2 billion. The promoter stake was increased through a preferential allotment (including warrants). Net promoter buying since January 1, 2026 came in at $317 million, with 1% stake added.
Godrej Properties operates in the Real Estate sector with a market capitalization of $5.7 billion. The promoter stake increase happened via market purchase. Net promoter buying since January 1, 2026 stood at $258 million, with 4.5% stake added.
Adani Energy Solutions is part of the Utilities sector and has a market capitalization of $18.2 billion. The increase in promoter holding was through market purchase. Net promoter buying since January 1, 2026 was $197 million, with 1.5% stake added.
Maruti, from the Autos sector, has a market capitalisation of $43.7 billion, the highest among companies in this list. The promoter stake increase was carried out through market purchase. Net promoter buying since January 1, 2026 stood at $123 million, with 0.2% stake added.
Grasim Industries belongs to the Chemicals sector and has a market capitalisation of $19.9 billion. Promoters increased their stake through market purchase. Net promoter buying since January 1, 2026 came to $108 million, with 0.5% stake added.
Jindal Stainless operates in the Metals & Mining sector with a market capitalisation of $6.7 billion. The promoter stake increase was through market purchase. Net promoter buying since January 1, 2026 stood at $58 million, with 0.8% stake added.
Lodha is part of the Real Estate sector and has a market capitalisation of $9 billion. The promoter holding was increased through market purchase. Net promoter buying since January 1, 2026 was $44 million, with 0.4% stake added.
Indus Towers belongs to the Telecom sector with a market capitalisation of $11.2 billion. The promoter stake increase happened through market purchase. Net promoter buying since January 1, 2026 stood at $29 million, with 0.2% stake added.