Synopsis: Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) significantly increased their holdings in stocks such as ACME Solar Holdings, Craftsman Automation, Engineers India, and others during Q1FY27, reflecting growing institutional confidence.
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) are among the most influential participants in the Indian equity market, and a rise in their shareholding often reflects growing confidence in a company’s long-term fundamentals, growth prospects, and earnings potential. Their investments are closely tracked by market participants as an indicator of institutional conviction.
During Q1FY27, DIIs increased their stakes in companies across diverse sectors, including renewable energy, city gas distribution, engineering, industrial manufacturing, logistics, housing finance, defence, refrigeration, food processing, and agricultural exports, highlighting broad-based institutional interest across multiple segments of the economy.
ACME Solar Holdings Ltd
ACME Solar Holdings Ltd is a renewable energy company engaged in the development, construction, ownership, and operation of utility-scale solar, wind, hybrid, and firm & dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects across India. The company generates revenue primarily through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with central and state utilities.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 25,069 cr, the shares of ACME Solar Holdings Ltd closed at Rs. 354.65 per share, down from its previous close of Rs. 362.05 per share. DII’s have increased their stake from 7.05% in Q4FY26 to 19.10% in Q1FY27, an increase of 12.05%.
Gujarat Energy Ltd
Gujarat Gas Ltd is one of India’s leading city gas distribution (CGD) companies, engaged in the distribution of compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) to residential, commercial, industrial, and transport customers across Gujarat and parts of Maharashtra.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 25,182 cr, the shares of Gujarat Energy Ltd closed at Rs. 268.40 per share, up from its previous close of Rs. 265.50 per share. DII’s have increased their stake from 14.76% in Q4FY26 to 24.18% in Q1FY27, an increase of 9.42%.
Afcom Holdings Ltd
Afcom Holdings Ltd is an international logistics and air freight company offering cargo transportation, freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and supply chain management services. It caters to industries such as pharmaceuticals, perishables, and e-commerce across domestic and international markets.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 3,874 cr, the shares of Afcom Holdings Ltd closed at Rs. 1350 per share, up from its previous close of Rs. 1,328.15 per share. DII’s have increased their stake from 0.85% in Q4FY26 to 7.96% in Q1FY27, an increase of 7.11%.
Craftsman Automation Ltd
Craftsman Automation Ltd is one of the leading engineering companies engaged in manufacturing precision-engineered components, powertrain products, aluminium products, and industrial equipment for the automotive, industrial, and engineering sectors. It serves major domestic and global OEMs.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 24,297 cr, the shares of Craftsman Automation Ltd closed at Rs. 9290 per share, down from its previous close of Rs. 9,317.95 per share. DII’s have increased their stake from 28.29% in Q4FY26 to 32.90% in Q1FY27, an increase of 4.61%.
Vintage Coffee & Beverages Ltd
Vintage Coffee & Beverages Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and export of instant coffee, roasted and ground coffee, and other coffee-based products. The company serves domestic and international markets, with exports contributing a significant share of its revenue.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 2,393 cr, the shares of Vintage Coffee & Beverages Ltd closed at Rs. 164.30 per share, up from its previous close of Rs. 162.85 per share. DII’s have increased their stake from 7.62% in Q4FY26 to 9.59% in Q1FY27, an increase of 1.97%.
HMA Agro Industries Ltd
HMA Agro Industries Ltd is one of India’s leading exporters of frozen buffalo meat and allied agro products. The company operates integrated processing facilities and exports its products to more than 40 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and other international markets.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 1,071 cr, the shares of HMA Agro Industries Ltd closed at Rs. 21.40 per share, down from its previous close of Rs. 21.52 per share. DII’s have increased their stake from 1.41% in Q4FY26 to 3.46% in Q1FY27, an increase of 2.05%.
Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd
Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd is a housing finance company that provides affordable home loans, loans against property, and business loans to self-employed and low-to-middle-income borrowers, primarily in semi-urban and rural regions across South India.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 14,094 cr, the shares of Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd closed at Rs. 281.45 per share, up from its previous close of Rs. 279.10 per share. DII’s have increased their stake from 29.43% in Q4FY26 to 29.90% in Q1FY27, an increase of 0.47%.
Engineers India Ltd
Engineers India Ltd (EIL) is a government-owned engineering consultancy and EPC company specializing in oil & gas, petrochemicals, refineries, fertilizers, infrastructure, and energy projects. The company offers design, engineering, procurement, project management, and turnkey execution services in India and overseas.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 12,519 cr, the shares of Engineers India Ltd closed at Rs. 222.75 per share, down from its previous close of Rs. 226.60 per share. DII’s have increased their stake from 12.19% in Q4FY26 to 14.22% in Q1FY27, an increase of 2.03%.
KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Ltd
KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Ltd manufactures heat exchangers, condenser coils, evaporator coils, and refrigeration components used in HVAC, commercial refrigeration, industrial cooling, and data centre cooling applications. It supplies products to leading domestic and international OEMs.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 8,102 cr, the shares of KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Ltd closed at Rs. 1237.80 per share, down from its previous close of Rs. 1,240.60 per share. DII’s have increased their stake from 6.39% in Q4FY26 to 8.33% in Q1FY27, an increase of 1.94%.
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd is a defence engineering company engaged in designing and manufacturing defence electronics, electro-optics, defence engineering systems, electromagnetic pulse (EMP) protection solutions, and space technologies. It serves the Indian armed forces, DRDO, ISRO, and private aerospace and defence customers.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 9,570 cr, the shares of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd closed at Rs. 1187.60 per share, down from its previous close of Rs. 1,220.40 per share. DII’s have increased their stake from 1.24% in Q4FY26 to 3.04% in Q1FY27, an increase of 1.8%.
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