# RBL Bank among 5 small-cap stocks favored by mutual funds Investment funds' top small-cap picks for June revealed in market report. - **Source:** [Economic Times](https://brifing.si/source/37791137-c35a-4ffe-b6a9-fe103afc9e48) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/abcd8d94-7470-4cd9-9a1e-35d25c700bb2 ## Small-cap fund interest June saw net inflows only in small-cap stocks within Indian markets, particularly in materials and oil-gas sectors. Large and mid-cap stocks experienced outflows, highlighting shifting investor preferences towards higher-growth potential companies. ## Major investment in Acme Solar Energy sector player Acme Solar Holdings emerged as mutual funds' top pick with ₹2,539 crore net purchases. The company's position in India's expanding solar energy market attracted significant institutional investment during June. ## Automotive bet on Craftsman Auto components manufacturer Craftsman Automation became funds' second favorite with ₹1,352 crore net buying. India's recovering automotive market and the company's specialized manufacturing capabilities drove investor interest. ## Fintech leader Pine Labs Payment solutions provider Pine Labs ranked third with ₹1,015 crore net purchases. The company's expanding digital payment ecosystem and merchant network continues to draw institutional investment in India's fintech space. ## Sterlite's telecom infrastructure play Telecom infrastructure firm Sterlite Technologies attracted ₹733 crore net investment as India's 5G rollout accelerates. The company's fiber optics and network solutions position it well for long-term growth in digital connectivity. ## Vote of confidence for RBL Bank Private sector lender RBL Bank completed the top five with ₹647 crore net buying. Improved asset quality metrics and digital banking initiatives have restored investor confidence in this small-cap banking stock. ## Sources covering this story - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/mf/analysis/rbl-bank-among-5-smallcap-stocks-bought-by-mutual-funds-in-june-check-details/slideshow/132490957.cms — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._