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FIIs & DIIs Unite: 9 Stocks Where Both Increased Holdings Amidst Market Selling
- •Despite FIIs being net sellers in the overall market, both FIIs and DIIs simultaneously increased their stakes in 9 specific stocks between March and June 2026.
- •Stocks like Pine Labs, Lenskart, Gujarat Energy, Acme Solar, JSW Infrastructure, Premier Energies, JSW Energy, Anthem Biosciences, and Radico Khaitan saw increased institutional holdings.
- •Pine Labs and Lenskart showed positive monthly returns, while Gujarat Energy and JSW Energy experienced declines despite increased institutional interest.
- •Acme Solar delivered strong returns, with a 10.92% monthly and 57.70% annual increase, showcasing that institutional buying can align with price appreciation.
- •Premier Energies and JSW Energy highlight that increased FII/DII holdings do not guarantee positive short-term returns, with both showing negative monthly and annual performance.
Key Questions Answered
Between March and June 2026, both foreign and domestic institutional investors increased their stakes in nine selected companies, including Pine Labs, Lenskart, Gujarat Energy, Acme Solar, JSW Infrastructure, Premier Energies, JSW Energy, Anthem Biosciences, and Radico Khaitan.
No, rising institutional holdings did not guarantee positive returns. For example, while Acme Solar posted strong monthly and annual gains, stocks like Premier Energies and JSW Energy recorded negative returns over the same periods despite both FIIs and DIIs increasing their stakes.
An institutional investor can be a net seller across the broader market on a given day while simultaneously increasing holdings in selected individual companies during a quarter, meaning overall market selling does not rule out focused stake accumulation.
