Retail investors raise stakes in 10 smallcaps; 3 turn multibaggers in 3 months
Retail investors increased holdings across 766 BSE smallcaps in June 2026. Several stocks subsequently delivered sharp gains, with Kabra Extrusiontechnik, Indo Rama Synthetics and PVP Ventures among the biggest performers, while retail ownership also increased across these companies.
While market headlines often focus on institutional activity, retail investors have also been increasing their exposure to the smallcap segment. An analysis of June 2026 quarter shareholding data shows that retail investors raised their stakes in nearly 766 BSE smallcap stocks compared with the previous quarter. Retail investors include resident individuals holding nominal share capital of up to Rs 2 lakh.
Among the stocks that saw an increase in retail ownership, around 25 smallcap companies delivered price gains of more than 50% in less than three months following the June 2026 quarter, outperforming the broader market indices. Notably, 10 stocks from this list surged between 80% and 200% during the period. Three of these stocks more than doubled in value, with their share prices rising over 100% in less than three months. (Data Source: ACE Equity)
In less than three months following the June 2026 quarter, the stock surged 198%, rising from Rs 270 to Rs 806. Retail shareholding increased marginally from 19.05% in March 2026 to 19.19% in June 2026.
In less than three months following the June 2026 quarter, the stock surged 129%, rising from Rs 45 to Rs 102. Retail shareholding increased from 4.61% in March 2026 to 4.66% in June 2026.
In less than three months following the June 2026 quarter, the stock surged 121%, rising from Rs 30 to Rs 65. Retail shareholding increased from 9.67% in March 2026 to 9.83% in June 2026.
In less than three months following the June 2026 quarter, the stock surged 97%, rising from Rs 203 to Rs 401. Retail shareholding increased from 13.07% in March 2026 to 13.75% in June 2026.
In less than three months following the June 2026 quarter, the stock surged 94%, rising from Rs 29 to Rs 56. Retail shareholding increased from 6.61% in March 2026 to 6.88% in June 2026.
In less than three months following the June 2026 quarter, the stock surged 93%, rising from Rs 27 to Rs 52. Retail shareholding increased from 29.30% in March 2026 to 30.12% in June 2026.
In less than three months following the June 2026 quarter, the stock surged 87%, rising from Rs 789 to Rs 1,478. Retail shareholding increased from 21.14% in March 2026 to 22.60% in June 2026.
In less than three months following the June 2026 quarter, the stock surged 80%, rising from Rs 1,855 to Rs 3,345. Retail shareholding increased from 5.37% in March 2026 to 6.24% in June 2026.
In less than three months following the June 2026 quarter, the stock surged 80%, rising from Rs 16 to Rs 29. Retail shareholding increased from 8.95% in March 2026 to 11.69% in June 2026.
In less than three months following the June 2026 quarter, the stock surged 80%, rising from Rs 180 to Rs 324. Retail shareholding increased from 23.42% in March 2026 to 25.22% in June 2026
In less than three months following the June 2026 quarter, the stock surged 74%, rising from Rs 209 to Rs 363. Retail shareholding increased from 6.55% in March 2026 to 7.92% in June 2026.
In less than three months following the June 2026 quarter, the stock surged 73%, rising from Rs 237 to Rs 409. Retail shareholding increased from 26.39% in March 2026 to 30.50% in June 2026.
