5 midcap stocks see MF buying for 4 straight quarters; shares rally up to 98%

Over the last four quarters, mutual funds (MFs) have consistently increased their holdings in 23 BSE Midcap stocks through the June 2026 quarter. Retail investors often track MF moves as their stock selections are typically backed by extensive research and analysis.Performance among these stocks has been mixed over the past year. While most have delivered negative returns, five have gained…

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5 midcap stocks see MF buying for 4 straight quarters; shares rally up to 98%
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Over the last four quarters, mutual funds (MFs) have consistently increased their holdings in 23 BSE Midcap stocks through the June 2026 quarter. Retail investors often track MF moves as their stock selections are typically backed by extensive research and analysis.

Performance among these stocks has been mixed over the past year. While most have delivered negative returns, five have gained between 15% and 98%. Meanwhile, five stocks have fallen more than 25%, highlighting the contrasting performance of stocks that have seen consistent MF buying. (Data Source: ACE Equity)

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Sona BLW Precision Forgings

The stock surged 98% over the past one year, rising from Rs 407 to Rs 806. Mutual fund holdings increased steadily from 33.02% in September 2025 to 33.93% in December 2025, 35.10% in March 2026, and 36.68% in June 2026.

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Emcure Pharmaceuticals

The stock surged 50% over the past one year, rising from Rs 1,284 to Rs 1,926. Mutual fund holdings increased from 3.58% in September 2025 to 4.83% in December 2025, 4.94% in March 2026, and 6.87% in June 2026.

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Bank of Maharashtra

The stock surged 50% over the past one year, rising from Rs 54 to Rs 81. Mutual fund holdings jumped from 1.17% in September 2025 to 5.32% in December 2025, 6.27% in March 2026, and 6.76% in June 2026.

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Steel Authority of India

The stock surged 41% over the past one year, rising from Rs 131 to Rs 184. Mutual fund holdings increased from 6.51% in September 2025 to 7.15% in December 2025, 8.69% in March 2026, and 8.74% in June 2026.

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Bandhan Bank

The stock gained 17% over the past one year, rising from Rs 155 to Rs 182. Mutual fund holdings increased steadily from 8.99% in September 2025 to 11.79% in December 2025, 15.60% in March 2026, and 19.65% in June 2026.

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Hexaware Technologies

The stock declined 26% over the past one year, falling from Rs 663 to Rs 489. Despite the decline, mutual fund holdings increased from 10.44% in September 2025 to 10.81% in December 2025, 14.54% in March 2026, and 15.53% in June 2026.

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Kansai Nerolac Paints

The stock declined 28% over the past one year, falling from Rs 247 to Rs 178. Mutual fund holdings increased from 2.14% in September 2025 to 2.21% in December 2025, 3.62% in March 2026, and 4.31% in June 2026.

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Emami

The stock declined 30% over the past one year, falling from Rs 558 to Rs 389. Mutual fund holdings increased from 22.97% in September 2025 to 24.40% in December 2025, 24.71% in March 2026, and 25.21% in June 2026.

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PB Fintech

The stock declined 31% over the past one year, falling from Rs 1,679 to Rs 1,152. Mutual fund holdings rose from 18.13% in September 2025 to 20.21% in December 2025, 25.94% in March 2026, and 28.32% in June 2026.

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United Breweries

The stock declined 31% over the past one year, falling from Rs 1,776 to Rs 1,218. Mutual fund holdings increased from 15.51% in September 2025 to 16.37% in December 2025, 16.94% in March 2026, and 17.01% in June 2026.

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