Synopsis: Mutual funds increased their stake in stocks like ACME Solar, KRN Heat Exchanger, Craftsman Automation, Zydus Lifesciences, and HDFC Bank by up to 10.71% in Q1 FY27.
Mutual fund shareholding is closely watched by investors as it reflects the confidence of institutional investors in a company’s future growth. An increase in mutual fund stake often indicates positive expectations about a company’s business performance, earnings, and long-term prospects.
During the June quarter (Q1 FY27), several companies witnessed a notable rise in mutual fund ownership, with some seeing an increase of up to 10.71 percent. This growing interest highlights sectors and businesses that have attracted strong institutional buying. Here are a few stocks in which Mutual Funds have increased their stake by up to 10.71 percent in Q1 FY27
ACME Solar Holdings Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 26,638.56 crore, the shares of ACME Solar Holdings Limited closed at Rs. 376.85 per equity share, rising nearly 2.49 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 367.70.
In June 2026, ACME Solar Holdings Limited had a majority stake held by the promoters at 71.48 percent, foreign institutional investors at 3.93 percent, domestic institutional investors at 19.07 percent, the public at 5.42 percent, and others at 0.08 percent.
Mutual Funds have increased their stake in ACME Solar Holdings Limited from 5.35 percent in the March quarter of 2026 to a 16.06 percent stake in the June quarter of 2026, an increase of 10.71 percent.
ACME Solar Holdings Limited is an Indian renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects. The company is among India’s leading renewable energy firms, with a portfolio spanning solar, wind, hybrid, and firm & dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects and a growing presence in battery energy storage.
KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 8,055.65 crore, the shares of KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Limited closed at Rs. 1,230.65 per equity share, rising nearly 1.56 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,211.80.
In June 2026, KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Limited had a majority stake held by the promoters at 67.22 percent, foreign institutional investors at 8.37 percent, domestic institutional investors at 8.64 percent, and the public at 15.76 percent.
Mutual Funds have increased their stake in KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Limited from 2.42 percent in the March quarter of 2026 to a 3.45 percent stake in the June quarter of 2026, an increase of 1.03 percent.
KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Limited is an Indian manufacturer of heat exchangers and thermal management products used primarily in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry.
Craftsman Automation Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 24,263.34 crore, the shares of Craftsman Automation Limited closed at Rs. 9,276.95 per equity share, rising nearly 0.03 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 9,274.45.
In June 2026, Craftsman Automation Limited had a majority stake held by the promoters at 44.42 percent, foreign institutional investors at 17.15 percent, domestic institutional investors at 31.08 percent, and the public at 7.35 percent.
Mutual Funds have increased their stake in Craftsman Automation Limited from 20.47 percent in the March quarter of 2026 to a 22.55 percent stake in the June quarter of 2026, an increase of 2.08 percent.
Craftsman Automation Limited is an Indian engineering and manufacturing company specializing in precision components, automotive systems, aluminium castings, and industrial engineering products. Headquartered in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, it serves domestic and international original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) through vertically integrated manufacturing operations and has expanded into multiple engineering segments over the past several decades.
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 1,14,762.82 crore, the shares of Zydus Lifesciences Limited closed at Rs. 1,150.50 per equity share, down nearly 0.81 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,159.85.
In June 2026, Zydus Lifesciences Limited had a majority stake held by the promoters at 75.02 percent, foreign institutional investors at 6.89 percent, domestic institutional investors at 11.18 percent, and the public at 6.90 percent.
Mutual Funds have increased their stake in Zydus Lifesciences Limited from 4.88 percent in the March quarter of 2026 to a 4.92 percent stake in the June quarter of 2026, an increase of 0.04 percent.
Zydus Lifesciences Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Formerly known as Cadila Healthcare Limited, it is among India’s largest drug manufacturers, with operations spanning generic medicines, vaccines, biosimilars, specialty pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and active pharmaceutical ingredients, serving markets in more than 50 countries.
HDFC Bank Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 12,69,454.42 crore, the shares of HDFC Bank Limited closed at Rs. 824.25 per equity share, rising nearly 0.80 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 817.70.
In June 2026, HDFC Bank Limited had a majority stake held by foreign institutional investors at 41.82 percent, domestic institutional investors at 41.75 percent, the government at 0.18 percent, and the public at 16.27 percent.
Mutual Funds have increased their stake in HDFC Bank Limited from 29.54 percent in the March quarter of 2026 to a 30.62 percent stake in the June quarter of 2026, an increase of 1.08 percent.
HDFC Bank Limited is one of India’s largest private-sector banks, providing retail and wholesale banking, payments, loans, wealth management, and digital financial services. Following its merger with Housing Development Finance Corporation in 2023, it became one of the world’s largest banks by market capitalization and plays a central role in India’s financial system.
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