For retail investors, tracking where Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) invest can offer valuable market insights, as FIIs typically buy stocks only after conducting detailed research and gaining strong conviction. An analysis of the BSE Mid-Cap Index shows that 12 stocks witnessed an increase in shareholding by both FIIs and retail investors (individual shareholders with nominal share capital of up to Rs 2 lakh) in the December quarter compared with the previous quarter.However, the broader market has turned volatile in recent months. Amid rising global uncertainties and cautious investor sentiment, Indian equities have witnessed a sharp sell-off. Reflecting this pressure, 11 of these 12 midcap stocks have delivered negative returns over the past three months, with some declining by as much as 40%. (Data source: ACE Equity) Smart Money

FIIs, retail investors increase stakes in 12 midcap stocks in Q3; shares slump up to 40% in 3 months

For retail investors, tracking where Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) invest can offer valuable market insights, as FIIs typically buy stocks only after conducting detailed research and gaining strong conviction. An analysis of the BSE Mid-Cap Index shows that 12 stocks witnessed an increase in shareholding by both FIIs and retail investors (individual shareholders with nominal share capital of up to Rs 2 lakh) in the December quarter compared with the previous quarter.

However, the broader market has turned volatile in recent months. Amid rising global uncertainties and cautious investor sentiment, Indian equities have witnessed a sharp sell-off. Reflecting this pressure, 11 of these 12 midcap stocks have delivered negative returns over the past three months, with some declining by as much as 40%. (Data source: ACE Equity)

Over the past three months, the stock price dropped 41%, falling from Rs 1,851 to Rs 1,090. FII holding increased to 34.53% in December from 34.09% in September ’25, while retail holding rose to 7.79% from 7.31%.

In the last three months, the stock price declined 37%, slipping from Rs 37 to Rs 23. FII holding rose to 4.08% in December from 3.24% in September ’25, and retail holding increased to 21.21% from 17.33%.

The stock fell 22% over the past three months, moving from Rs 1,772 to Rs 1,379. FII holding climbed to 5.99% in December from 5.05% in September ’25, while retail holding inched up to 10.86% from 10.56%.

In the last three months, the stock price dropped 22%, going from Rs 53 to Rs 41. FII holding increased to 23.73% in December from 22.71% in September ’25, and retail holding rose to 26.20% from 25.89%.

The stock declined 19% in the past three months, falling from Rs 1,648 to Rs 1,336. FII holding rose to 7.56% in December from 7.02% in September ’25, while retail holding increased to 5.67% from 5.32%.

Over the last three months, the stock price decreased 15%, from Rs 917 to Rs 782. FII holding rose to 4.48% in December from 4.23% in September ’25, and retail holding increased to 5.73% from 5.48%.

The stock fell 13% in the last three months, moving from Rs 3,836 to Rs 3,333. FII holding increased to 11.75% in December from 11.58% in September ’25, while retail holding went up to 2.30% from 2.22%.

In the past three months, the stock price declined 13%, slipping from Rs 29 to Rs 25. FII holding rose to 0.14% in December from 0.13% in September ’25, and retail holding increased to 3.03% from 2.98%.

The stock price fell 10% over the last three months, from Rs 926 to Rs 838. FII holding rose to 11.89% in December from 11.12% in September ’25, while retail holding increased to 7.00% from 5.37%.