10 Stocks Held by 100+ Mutual Funds Surge Up to 205% in 2026
Institutional interest drives multibagger returns for top mutual fund holdings through September 2026.
1Institutional Interest Drives Performance
As of September 2026, data indicates that 288 stocks are held by over 100 mutual fund schemes. This widespread institutional participation often signals strong market confidence. An analysis reveals that 50 of these stocks gained more than 25% since the start of the year, reflecting significant capital inflows into these specific assets.
2Top Performers and Multibaggers
Ten specific stocks held by over 100 schemes delivered returns between 75% and 205% during the first nine-and-a-half months of 2026. Notably, six of these companies achieved multibagger status by more than doubling in value. These gains highlight the impact of concentrated institutional ownership on overall stock price appreciation and market momentum.
3Welspun Corp and MTAR Lead
Welspun Corp surged 205%, moving from Rs 814 to Rs 2,487, with 128 schemes holding Rs 5,412 crore. Similarly, MTAR Technologies rose 202% to Rs 7,289, featured in 104 schemes with holdings worth Rs 5,882 crore. These two stocks represent the highest percentage gains among the top ten identified mutual fund favorites.
4Aditya Infotech and Syrma SGS
Aditya Infotech shares rallied 176% to reach Rs 4,109, supported by 130 mutual fund schemes holding Rs 6,378 crore. Syrma SGS Technology also saw strong performance, gaining 130% to hit Rs 1,687. The stock was held across 101 schemes, with total equity mutual fund holdings valued at approximately Rs 3,011 crore by September.
5TD Power and Apar Industries
TD Power Systems jumped 109% to Rs 735, backed by 151 schemes holding Rs 6,321 crore. Apar Industries demonstrated significant scale, advancing 102% to Rs 16,914. With 195 schemes invested, the total value of mutual fund holdings in Apar Industries reached Rs 15,207 crore, marking it as a major institutional holding in 2026.
6Ather Energy and Acutaas Chemicals
Ather Energy climbed 95% to Rs 1,470, appearing in 201 schemes with a total value of Rs 10,080 crore. Acutaas Chemicals rose 84% to Rs 3,133, held by 161 schemes worth Rs 3,900 crore. These figures underscore the broad institutional support across diverse sectors within the current mutual fund portfolio landscape for 2026.
7Laurus Labs and Gland Pharma
Laurus Labs gained 82% to reach Rs 2,019, supported by 217 schemes holding Rs 9,118 crore. Gland Pharma advanced 78% to Rs 3,066, with 166 schemes holding Rs 13,976 crore. These two pharmaceutical-related stocks remain significant components of institutional portfolios, maintaining high scheme counts and substantial total equity values through September 2026.
8Strategic Implications for Investors
The correlation between high mutual fund scheme counts and stock performance suggests that institutional backing acts as a key indicator for retail investors. With six stocks turning into multibaggers, the data confirms that concentrated institutional interest often precedes substantial price rallies. Monitoring these holdings provides insight into broader market trends and institutional sentiment.
Original article: Economic Times — 10 Stocks Held by 100+ Mutual Funds Surge Up to 205% in 2026