Retail investors bet big on these 12 smallcap stocks that rallied up to 150%; 3 turned multibaggers
Retail investors increased holdings in 124 smallcap stocks for the fourth straight quarter. Despite subdued sector performance, nine stocks delivered 50%-150% gains alongside steadily rising retail ownership.
Smallcap stocks are often associated with high risk and high reward, a trade-off that many retail investors appear willing to embrace. Shareholding data for the June 2026 quarter show that retail investors increased their holdings in nearly 124 smallcap stocks for the fourth consecutive quarter, through June ’26. The trend suggests growing confidence among individual investors. (Retail investors refer to resident individuals holding nominal share capital of up to Rs 2 lakh.) However, rising retail participation has not translated into broad-based gains in smallcap stocks. Performance has remained largely subdued over the past year, with only around 27 stocks delivering positive returns. Yet, even amid the broader weakness, a handful of small-cap stocks have emerged as standout performers. Here, we highlight nine small-cap stocks that have surged between 50% and 150% over the past year while also recording a consistent increase in retail investor ownership over the last four quarters. (Data Source: ACE Equity)
The stock has surged 147% over the last one year, rising from Rs 909 to Rs 2,247. Meanwhile, retail shareholding has steadily increased from 2.06% in Sept ’25 to 2.46% in Dec ’25, 2.55% in Mar ’26, and 3.15% in Jun ’26.
The stock has surged 114% over the last one-year, climbing from Rs 292 to Rs 625. During the same period, retail shareholding rose from 22.85% in Sept ’25 to 26.77% in Dec ’25, 27.00% in Mar ’26, and 27.07% in Jun ’26.
The stock has surged 100% over the last one year, advancing from Rs 520 to Rs 1,042. Retail shareholding also increased from 29.52% in Sept ’25 to 30.57% in Dec ’25, 31.04% in Mar ’26, and 34.73% in Jun ’26.
The stock has surged 92% over the last one year, rising from Rs 119 to Rs 229. Meanwhile, retail shareholding increased from 36.16% in Sept ’25 to 37.49% in Dec ’25, 38.73% in Mar ’26, and 40.24% in Jun ’26.
The stock has surged 75% over the last one year, climbing from Rs 778 to Rs 1,362. Retail shareholding rose from 8.22% in Sept ’25 to 8.88% in Dec ’25, 9.68% in Mar ’26, and 10.49% in Jun ’26.
The stock has surged 72% over the last one year, moving up from Rs 59 to Rs 101. Meanwhile, retail shareholding increased from 6.29% in Sept ’25 to 6.50% in Dec ’25, 6.58% in Mar ’26, and 6.71% in Jun ’26.
The stock has surged 71% over the last one year, rising from Rs 454 to Rs 775. Retail shareholding increased from 24.59% in Sept ’25 to 26.03% in Dec ’25, 26.84% in Mar ’26, and 28.42% in Jun ’26.
The stock has surged 71% over the last one year, climbing from Rs 126 to Rs 215. Meanwhile, retail shareholding rose from 18.40% in Sept ’25 to 19.92% in Dec ’25, 20.54% in Mar ’26, and 22.08% in Jun ’26.
The stock has surged 51% over the last one year, advancing from Rs 296 to Rs 446. Retail shareholding also increased from 8.58% in Sept ’25 to 10.96% in Dec ’25, 12.54% in Mar ’26, and 13.93% in Jun ’26.
The stock has surged 45% over the last one year, rising from Rs 1,211 to Rs 1,756. Meanwhile, retail shareholding increased from 7.47% in Sept ’25 to 9.60% in Dec ’25, 10.18% in Mar ’26, and 10.83% in Jun ’26.
The stock has surged 40% over the last one year, climbing from Rs 1,058 to Rs 1,484. Retail shareholding edged up from 7.44% in Sept ’25 to 7.53% in Dec ’25, 7.56% in Mar ’26, and 7.80% in Jun ’26.
The stock has surged 37% over the last one year, rising from Rs 1,372 to Rs 1,886. Meanwhile, retail shareholding increased from 11.97% in Sept ’25 to 12.42% in Dec ’25, 12.81% in Mar ’26, and 12.90% in Jun ’26.
