For retail investors, monitoring where Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) allocate their funds can provide valuable market insights, as FIIs typically invest only after thorough research and with strong conviction. An analysis of BSE small-cap stocks shows that about 164 stocks witnessed increased ownership by both FIIs and retail investors (defined as individual shareholders holding up to Rs 2 lakh in nominal share capital) compared to the previous quarter.In terms of price performance in CY26 so far, the data shows that the majority of these stocks delivered negative returns; however, on the flip side, there are a few gainers as well, and among them, 10 stocks have rallied in the range of 20% to 105% in just the first four months of CY26. (Data Source: ACE Equity) FII Retail Trend

FIIs, retail investors raise stakes in 10 smallcaps; stocks rally up to 105% in CY26

For retail investors, monitoring where Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) allocate their funds can provide valuable market insights, as FIIs typically invest only after thorough research and with strong conviction. An analysis of BSE small-cap stocks shows that about 164 stocks witnessed increased ownership by both FIIs and retail investors (defined as individual shareholders holding up to Rs 2 lakh in nominal share capital) compared to the previous quarter.

In terms of price performance in CY26 so far, the data shows that the majority of these stocks delivered negative returns; however, on the flip side, there are a few gainers as well, and among them, 10 stocks have rallied in the range of 20% to 105% in just the first four months of CY26. (Data Source: ACE Equity)

In CY26 so far, the stock has gained 105%, rising from Rs 209 to Rs 429. FII holding increased to 0.99% in March ’26 from 0.77% in December ’25, while retail holding rose to 11.46% from 10.86%.

In CY26 so far, the stock has risen 91%, moving up from Rs 731 to Rs 1,398. FII holding increased to 2.29% in March ’26 from 1.97% in December ’25, while retail holding improved to 9.68% from 8.88%.

In CY26 so far, the stock has advanced 54%, increasing from Rs 1,561 to Rs 2,408. FII holding rose to 0.27% in March ’26 from 0.19% in December ’25, while retail holding edged up to 19.17% from 18.96%.

In CY26 so far, the stock has gained 50%, rising from Rs 411 to Rs 619. FII holding increased to 0.26% in March ’26 from 0.23% in December ’25, while retail holding moved up to 17.84% from 17.42%.

In CY26 so far, the stock has risen 38%, increasing from Rs 1,104 to Rs 1,525. FII holding increased to 3.73% in March ’26 from 3.36% in December ’25, while retail holding rose to 9.60% from 9.16%.

In CY26 so far, the stock has gained 29%, rising from Rs 754 to Rs 971. FII holding increased to 4.66% in March ’26 from 4.52% in December ’25, while retail holding moved up to 9.82% from 9.65%.