
Long-term stocks are stocks held for several years with the aim of meeting future financial goals. In this article, check the best long-term stocks in February 2026 in India, based on various parameters, such as 5-yr CAGR.
| Name | Market Cap (₹ in crore) | 5Y CAGR (%) |
| Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd | 68,931.63 | 322.22 |
| BSE Ltd | 1,17,994.54 | 111.91 |
| GE Vernova T&D India Ltd | 90,952.85 | 98.20 |
| PG Electroplast Ltd | 16,644.70 | 92.51 |
| Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Ltd | 7,443.21 | 92.50 |
| Apar Industries Ltd | 38,119.73 | 91.00 |
| HBL Engineering Ltd | 21,751.49 | 85.58 |
| Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd | 96,908.01 | 85.44 |
| Gravita India Ltd | 11,966.42 | 84.67 |
| Nava Limited | 15,917.41 | 79.30 |
Note: The best long-term stocks list provided here is as of February 9, 2026. The stocks are selected from the Nifty 500 stock universe and are sorted as per their 5-year CAGR.
Lloyds Metals & Energy is engaged in the manufacturing of sponge iron, power generation and mining activities. The company’s total income for Q2 FY26 stood at ₹37,068 million compared to ₹14,698 million in Q2 FY25. Profit after tax also rose, at ₹5,674 million in Q2 FY26 versus ₹3,013 million a year earlier, with an 88.3% rise.
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Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is a premier Indian stock exchange that provides a platform for trading in equities, currencies, debt instruments, derivatives, and mutual funds.
For the quarter ended September 2025, the company posted a total income of ₹11,395 million, up from ₹10,445 million in June 2025 and ₹8,126 million in September 2024. Net profit from total operations stood at ₹5,570 million, compared to ₹3,458 million in the year-ago period.
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GE T&D is the listed arm of GE’s Grid Solutions business in India, with over a century of experience in the power transmission and distribution sector, offering a wide range of solutions to connect and transmit power from generation sources to the grid.
Revenue for the quarter stood at ₹17.0 billion, marking a 58% increase compared to ₹10.7 billion reported in the quarter ended December 2024. Profit after tax rose to ₹2,908 million, with margins improving to 17.1%, compared with ₹1,418 million and a margin of 13.2% in the corresponding quarter last year.
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PG Electroplast Limited (PGEL) is involved in Original Design Manufacturing (ODM), Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM), and Plastic Injection Molding, serving over 50 top Indian and global brands.
For Q1 FY26, the company reported operational revenues of ₹1,320.68 crore, down 13.9% compared to ₹1,503.85 crore in Q1 FY25. PAT stood at ₹84.93 crore, a decrease of 21.4% from ₹66.71 crore in the same quarter last year.
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Transformers and Rectifiers (India) is involved in the manufacturing of power transformers, furnace transformers, and rectifier transformers.
For Q2 FY26, the company reported total income of ₹473.95 crore, largely flat compared to ₹473.31 crore in Q2 FY25. However, the profit after tax declined to ₹37.45 crore from ₹46.02 crore in the corresponding period last year.
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| Name | Market Cap (₹ in crore) | 5Y Avg Return on Equity (%) |
| Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd | 38,615.29 | 78.43 |
| Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd | 58,019.98 | 73 |
| Life Insurance Corporation Of India | 5,70,419.92 | 70.42 |
| Britannia Industries Ltd | 1,42,377.25 | 56.09 |
| Netweb Technologies India Ltd | 17,760.94 | 47.13 |
Note: The best long-term stocks list provided here is as of February 9, 2026. The stocks are selected from the Nifty 500 stock universe and are sorted as per their 5-year Avg Return on Equity.
| Name | Market Cap (₹ in crore) | 5Y Avg Net Profit Margin (%) |
| Bajaj Holdings and Investment Ltd | 1,22,411.73 | 93.55 |
| Tata Investment Corporation Ltd | 31,508.22 | 80.56 |
| Maharashtra Scooters Ltd | 15,505.14 | 73.84 |
| Indian Energy Exchange Ltd | 10,755.20 | 61.96 |
| Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd | 58,599.70 | 49.89 |
Note: The best long-term stocks list provided here is as of February 9, 2026. The stocks are selected from the Nifty 500 stock universe and are sorted as per their 5-year Avg Net Profit Margin.
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Before committing to long-term stocks, it is crucial to carefully evaluate a company’s financial stability, performance, and growth potential to ensure they align with your investment objectives and risk appetite.
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.
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Published on: Feb 9, 2026, 12:27 PM IST

Nikitha Devi
Nikitha is a content creator with 7+ years of experience in the financial domain. Specialising in personal finance, investments, and market insights, Nikitha simplifies complex financial topics, making them accessible to readers.
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