In August 2025, 5 major mutual funds completely exited 13 stocks from their portfolios, as per The Economic Times report. Funds like HDFC, Kotak, Axis, Nippon India, and ICICI Prudential adjusted holdings as part of active portfolio management, signalling strategic shifts and institutional sentiment in the market.
Mutual Fund | Stocks Exited in August 2025 |
HDFC Mutual Fund | Cartrade Tech |
Kotak Mutual Fund | PNB Housing, Kaynes Technology, Go Fashion (India) |
Axis Mutual Fund | DLF, United Spirits, Jupiter Life Lin |
Nippon India Mutual Fund | Hindalco Industries, BPCL, Adani Ports India |
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund | Pidilite Industries, Siemens Energy India, Godawari Power |
Mutual funds make such moves to actively manage portfolios, rebalance risk, or respond to valuation changes and market dynamics.
Complete exits are usually part of a broader strategy to optimise returns or shift focus to other investment opportunities.
Investors should note that fund exits do not always indicate negative prospects for the stocks sold. Portfolio adjustments are a routine part of fund management, and positions may be re-entered in the future if market conditions change.
Monitoring fund activity can provide useful insights into institutional sentiment and emerging trends in the stock market.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.
Published on: Sep 18, 2025, 12:48 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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