Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) increased their holdings in several Indian companies during the March 2026 quarter, reflecting renewed confidence in select sectors of the Indian economy despite ongoing global market volatility.
The latest shareholding data for Q4 FY26 shows strong foreign investor interest across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, financial services, capital goods, specialty chemicals, exchanges, and manufacturing.
Among the notable companies witnessing a sharp rise in FII holdings was Bajaj Consumer Care, where foreign investor ownership increased from 9.70% to 16.59% during the quarter. The significant jump indicates growing institutional interest in India’s FMCG and consumer segment.
Pharmaceutical companies also attracted strong foreign inflows. Natco Pharma saw FII holdings rise from 15.16% to 17.37%, while Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals recorded an increase from 1.14% to 1.38%. The rise in pharma exposure comes as investors continue to monitor export opportunities, domestic healthcare demand, and improving earnings visibility.
In the energy and refining space, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (MRPL) witnessed FII stake growth from 2.05% to 3.41%. The move highlights investor optimism around refining margins and India’s long-term energy demand outlook.
Capital goods and industrial companies also remained in focus. Voltamp Transformers reported an increase in FII ownership from 21.78% to 22.82%, while KSH International saw holdings rise from 3.81% to 5.05%. Investors appear to be positioning for continued infrastructure expansion and rising power sector investments.
Aeroflex Industries witnessed FII stake growth from 0.99% to 1.49%, reflecting growing interest in manufacturing-linked businesses benefiting from India’s production and export push.
In the agricultural chemicals segment, Sharda Cropchem saw foreign ownership increase from 4.20% to 4.60%, while coffee exporter CCL Products reported a rise from 11.01% to 11.24%.
One of the biggest increases came in the financial services sector. Home First Finance saw FII holdings surge from 40.82% to 45.72%, indicating strong confidence in India’s housing finance and retail lending growth story.
Meanwhile, Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) recorded a major increase in foreign investor ownership from 20.64% to 26.07%. The rise comes amid growing trading activity and increasing participation in India’s commodity markets.
APL Apollo Tubes also witnessed strong foreign buying, with FII holdings climbing from 33.12% to 37.52%. Investors continue to remain optimistic about steel tube demand driven by infrastructure, real estate, and industrial growth.
Apart from stake increases during the quarter, several Indian companies maintained exceptionally high overall FII ownership levels in Q4 FY26. Travel technology company ixigo reported foreign ownership of 64.19%, while wealth management firm 360 One WAM stood at 63.33%.
Technology and logistics-related companies also remained key FII favorites. Redington reported 61.49% FII holding, CarTrade Tech stood at 60.15%, while Urban Company recorded 55.77%.
Digital and new-age businesses also continued to attract global institutional interest. Paytm’s FII ownership reached 49.40%, while logistics major Delhivery reported foreign holdings of 48.22%.
Market experts believe the latest FII buying trend reflects improving sentiment toward India’s long-term economic growth prospects, stable domestic demand, and expectations of sustained corporate earnings growth.
The increase in foreign institutional ownership across multiple sectors also indicates that global investors are selectively accumulating companies with strong balance sheets, sector leadership, and long-term expansion opportunities.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
