In Q1 FY26, five small-cap stocks saw a notable rise in institutional interest, with Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) increasing their stake by up to 13.58 percent. This surge signals growing confidence in these companies’ growth potential and fundamentals, making them noteworthy picks for investors tracking smart money movements in the small-cap space.
Listed below are small-cap stocks in which Foreign Institutional Investors and Domestic Institutional Investors have increased their stake in Q1 FY26
RBL Bank Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 16,030.65 crore, the shares of RBL Bank Limited closed at Rs. 263.15 per equity share, down nearly 2.07 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 268.70.
Foreign Institutional Investors have increased their stake in RBL Bank Limited from 14.43 percent in the March quarter of 2025 to a 17.56 percent stake in the June quarter of 2025, an increase of 3.13 percent.
Additionally, Domestic Institutional Investors have also raised their stake in the company from 20.79 percent in March 2025 to 34.37 percent in the June quarter of 2025, up 13.58 percent.
RBL Bank Limited was established in 1943 and is a private sector bank in India. It offers a wide range of banking services, including retail, corporate, and institutional banking, as well as treasury and financial services.
Apollo Micro Systems Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 5,431 crore, the shares of Apollo Micro Systems Limited closed at Rs. 177.20 per equity share, down nearly 1.39 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 179.70.
Foreign Institutional Investors have increased their stake in Apollo Micro Systems Limited from 0.93 percent in the March quarter of 2025 to a 7.16 percent stake in the June quarter of 2025, an increase of 6.23 percent.
Additionally, Domestic Institutional Investors have also raised their stake in the company from 0.37 percent in March 2025 to 1.61 percent in the June quarter of 2025, up 1.24 percent.
Apollo Micro Systems Limited was established in 1985 and specializes in designing and manufacturing electronic and electro-mechanical systems. It serves sectors like defence, aerospace, space, and homeland security with mission-critical solutions and embedded systems.
Cosmic CRF Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 1,488.31 crore, the shares of Cosmic CRF Limited closed at Rs. 1,619.90 per equity share, down nearly 0.83 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,633.45.
Foreign Institutional Investors acquired a new 0.09 percent stake in Apollo Micro Systems Limited during the June quarter of 2025. Additionally, Domestic Institutional Investors have also raised their stake in the company from 6.65 percent in March 2025 to 10.32 percent in the June quarter of 2025, up 3.67 percent.
Cosmic CRF Limited was established in 2021 and is a manufacturer specializing in cold roll-formed (CRF) sections. It supplies precision-engineered components primarily to the railway, automotive, and infrastructure sectors across India.
Fiem Industries Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 5,261.43 crore, the shares of Fiem Industries Limited closed at Rs. 1,999.05 per equity share, down nearly 0.73 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 2,013.75.
Foreign Institutional Investors have increased their stake in Fiem Industries Limited from 2.99 percent in the March quarter of 2025 to a 4.68 percent stake in the June quarter of 2025, an increase of 1.69 percent.
Additionally, Domestic Institutional Investors have also raised their stake in the company from 7.05 percent in March 2025 to 8.51 percent in the June quarter of 2025, up 1.46 percent.
Fiem Industries Limited was established in 1989 and is a leading manufacturer of automotive lighting and signaling equipment. It supplies LED lights, rear-view mirrors, and plastic components to major two-wheeler and four-wheeler manufacturers in India.
Kilburn Engineering Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 2,356.26 crore, the shares of Kilburn Engineering Limited closed at Rs. 486.45 per equity share, down nearly 0.28 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 487.80.
Foreign Institutional Investors have increased their stake in Kilburn Engineering Limited from 1.76 percent in the March quarter of 2025 to a 1.82 percent stake in the June quarter of 2025, an increase of 0.06 percent.
Additionally, Domestic Institutional Investors have also raised their stake in the company from 2.10 percent in March 2025 to 3.79 percent in the June quarter of 2025, up 1.69 percent.
Kilburn Engineering Limited was established in 1987 and is an Indian company specializing in process equipment manufacturing. It provides drying, heat transfer, and other custom-engineered solutions for industries like chemical, food, oil & gas, and power.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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