Synopsis:
Vanguard’s India portfolio delivered stellar gains in Q1FY26, with four of its key holdings, Delhivery, CARE Ratings, RBL Bank, and Max Financial Services, rising over 40 percent.
Vanguard’s India portfolio delivered an exceptional run in the April–June quarter of FY26, emerging as one of the standout performers in the market. As of June 30, 2025 the fund’s investments in 41 BSE-listed companies stood at Rs. 65,837.6 crore, marking a robust 53 percent rise from Rs. 43,000 crore at the end of March.
This surge reflects not only favorable market conditions but also the fund’s sharp stock-picking strategy. Notably, four of the stocks in the fund’s portfolio have generated more than 40 percent gains in Q1FY26 alone.
1. Delhivery Ltd (NSE: DELHIVERY)
Delhivery is one of India’s largest integrated logistics companies, providing a wide range of services such as express parcel delivery, heavy goods transportation, PTL and TL freight, warehousing, supply chain solutions, cross-border express, and freight services. It also offers value-added services including e-commerce return management, payment collection and processing, installation and assembly support, and fraud detection.
The company has a market capitalization of Rs. 35,036.06 crore and is currently trading at Rs. 469.20 per share. Vanguard holds a 1.1 percent stake in the firm. In Q1FY26, the stock delivered a return of 46.81 percent. On the financial front, sales rose from Rs. 2,172 crore in Q1FY25 to Rs. 2,294 crore in Q1FY26, reflecting a 5.6 percent year-on-year growth. Net profit climbed from Rs. 54 crore to Rs. 91 crore, marking a sharp 68.5 percent YoY increase.
2. CARE Ratings (NSE: CARERATING)
CARE Ratings is a leading Indian credit rating agency offering diverse rating services that help corporates raise capital while enabling investors to make informed decisions based on credit risk and return expectations.
The company has a market capitalization of Rs. 4,804 crore and is currently trading at Rs. 1,602.10 per share. Vanguard holds a 2.3 percent stake in the company. During Q1FY26, the stock surged 59.7 percent. Revenue increased from Rs. 79 crore in Q1FY25 to Rs. 94 crore in Q1FY26, a 19 percent YoY growth. Net profit rose from Rs. 21 crore to Rs. 26 crore, translating to a 23.8 percent YoY increase.
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3. RBL Bank Ltd (NSE: RBLBANK)
RBL Bank is a private sector lender that has expanded its presence across retail, wholesale, and rural banking, offering a wide range of financial services to customers.
The bank has a market capitalization of Rs. 15,662.17 crore and trades at Rs. 256.05 per share. Vanguard holds a 1.1 percent stake in the lender. In Q1FY26, the stock returned 41 percent. Revenue declined slightly from Rs. 3,497 crore in Q1FY25 to Rs. 3,441 crore in Q1FY26, down 1.6 percent YoY.
However, net profit declined from Rs. 351 crore to Rs. 214 crore YoY, a decline of 39 percent. On a sequential basis, profit improved sharply from Rs. 87 crore in Q4FY25 to Rs. 214 crore in Q1FY26, a growth of 146 percent quarter-on-quarter.
4. Max Financial Services Ltd (NSE: MFSL)
Max Financial Services, the holding company for Max Life Insurance, is a leading player in India’s life insurance sector with a diversified portfolio of long-term savings and protection products.
The company has a market capitalization of Rs. 55,791.25 crore and trades at Rs. 1,616.50 per share. Vanguard owns a 1.1 percent stake in the company. In Q1FY26, the stock gained 44.3 percent. Revenue increased from Rs. 11,799 crore in Q1FY25 to Rs. 12,822 crore in Q1FY26, registering an 8.7 percent YoY growth. Net profit, however, fell from Rs. 156 crore to Rs. 86 crore, representing a 44.9 percent YoY decline.
Written by -Manan Gangwar
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