A cluster of stocks favoured by mutual funds in India has continued to deliver remarkable gains in 2026, with several multibagger performances emerging among widely held favourites, signalling sustained momentum in the current market cycle.
Broad mutual fund ownership has again flagged a cluster of standout performers in Indian equities, with ETMarkets reporting that 280 stocks were held by more than 100 mutual fund schemes as of July 2026. Of those, 113 had gained more than 10% since the start of the calendar year, while 15 had risen between 50% and 131% in the first 7.5 months, according to analysis based on ACE MF and ACE Equity data.
The pattern extends a run that has been visible for several months. In June, ETMarkets reported that 12 stocks owned by more than 100 mutual fund schemes had advanced between 50% and 105% in a little over six months, while similar analysis in May and April showed 13 stocks and then 12 stocks delivering gains of up to 85% and 75% respectively. That sequence suggests that the basket of widely held fund favourites has continued to outperform over the course of 2026.
Among the latest July names highlighted by ETMarkets were Welspun Corp, which rose 132%, and Apar Industries, which gained 106%. Earlier snapshots also pointed to Acutaas Chemicals, Hitachi Energy India and Kirloskar Oil Engines as consistent high performers. The repeated appearance of such stocks in these screens reflects a broader market tendency: where many mutual funds converge on the same name, the share price has often already been showing strong momentum, although that does not guarantee future gains.
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