Over the past year (FY25), retail investors have steadily increased their ownership in about 154 companies. Focusing on larger, more stable companies with a market value over ₹1,000 crore, a dozen of these investor favourites has seen their stock prices jump significantly—between 50% and 80%—in just the first two months of the current financial year (FY26).
Let’s analyse them.
This table gives a holistic presentation of key details you should know before investing in these stocks:
| Serial No. | Company Name | % Gain (FY26 YTD) | Sub-Sector | Market Cap (Rs Cr) | PE Ratio | Return on Equity |
| 1 | Premier Explosives Ltd | 83% | Commodity Chemicals | 3,363.84 | 117.25 | 13.59 |
| 2 | Data Patterns (India) Ltd | 75% | Aerospace & Defense Equipments | 17,486.03 | 78.83 | 14.59 |
| 3 | Shilchar Technologies Ltd | 63% | Electronic Equipments | 6,377.91 | 43.43 | 55.51 |
| 4 | Apollo Micro Systems Ltd | 62% | Electronic Equipments | 6,131.63 | 108.74 | 6.89 |
| 5 | Nucleus Software Exports Ltd | 53% | Software Services | 3,300.67 | 20.25 | 27.61 |
| 6 | Railtel Corporation of India Ltd | 51% | Communication & Networking | 14,413.34 | 48.07 | 14.17 |
| 7 | Avantel Ltd | 50% | Communication & Networking | 4,342.99 | 76.94 | 28.13 |
| 8 | Solar Industries India Ltd | 50% | Commodity Chemicals | 1,52,991.54 | 126.5 | 27.06 |
Other stocks like ideaForge Technology have also gained 69% this year so far. Meanwhile, Samhi Hotels share price (57%), Deccan Gold Mines share price (55%) have also noticed notable surge this year.
The consistent increase in retail investor holdings over several quarters, combined with the impressive early-year performance, indicates a potential trend. It suggests that these companies are benefiting from favourable market conditions. While past performance is not a guarantee of future results, the early FY26 surge certainly provides an optimistic outlook for these stocks.
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Retail investors' continued faith in these 154 companies, especially the stellar performance of 8 of them in the initial months of FY26, underscores the dynamic nature of the Indian stock market. It shows that individual investors, through consistent research and strategic allocation, can identify and benefit from promising opportunities.
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.
Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.
Published on: Jun 11, 2025, 11:53 AM IST
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