11 stocks added by more than 15 MF schemes in August; shares surge up to 240% in CY26

In August 2026, mutual funds (MFs) maintained strong confidence in Indian equities, with net investments totalling around Rs 56,978 crore during the month. According to an ETMarkets analysis, 24 stocks were added to the portfolios of at least 15 mutual fund schemes in August, up from July 2026.

Of these, 11 stocks have delivered price returns of more than 25% YTD, including two multibaggers that have more than doubled investors’ wealth in less than nine months. (Data Source: ACE MF | ACE Equity)

Welspun Corp

The number of mutual fund schemes holding Welspun Corp rose to 126 in August 2026, up from 111 in July. MFs held shares worth Rs 5,198 crore in the company as of August.YTD Performance: 240%

Apar Industries

Mutual fund participation in Apar Industries increased to 195 schemes in August 2026, from 164 in July. MFs held shares worth Rs 15,807 crore in the stock as of August.YTD Performance: 126%

Multi Commodity Exchange of India

The number of mutual fund schemes holding Multi Commodity Exchange of India climbed to 365 in August 2026, compared with 347 in July. MFs held shares worth Rs 28,093 crore in the company.YTD Performance: 44%

SPR Auto Technologies

Mutual fund interest in SPR Auto Technologies strengthened sharply, with the number of schemes holding the stock rising to 60 in August 2026, from 33 in July. MFs held shares worth Rs 1,928 crore.YTD Performance: 39%

One97 Communications

The number of mutual fund schemes holding One97 Communications increased to 327 in August 2026, up from 283 in July. MFs held shares worth Rs 23,360 crore in the stock.YTD Performance: 39%

Radico Khaitan

Mutual fund participation in Radico Khaitan rose to 237 schemes in August 2026, from 218 in July. MFs held shares worth Rs 12,630 crore in the company.YTD Performance: 36%

Foseco India

Foseco India saw one of the sharpest increases in mutual fund participation, with the number of schemes holding the stock jumping to 25 in August 2026, from just 5 in July. MFs held shares worth Rs 619 crore.YTD Performance: 36%

Piramal Finance

The number of mutual fund schemes holding Piramal Finance rose significantly to 138 in August 2026, compared with 97 in July. MFs held shares worth Rs 8,822 crore in the stock.YTD Performance: 35%

Bank of Maharashtra

Mutual fund participation in Bank of Maharashtra increased to 173 schemes in August 2026, from 156 in July. MFs held shares worth Rs 4,258 crore in the stock.YTD Performance: 32%

Bosch

The number of mutual fund schemes holding Bosch climbed to 199 in August 2026, up from 183 in July. MFs held shares worth Rs 10,809 crore in the company.YTD Performance: 32%

Zydus Lifesciences

Mutual fund participation in Zydus Lifesciences rose to 195 schemes in August 2026, from 176 in July. MFs held shares worth Rs 6,905 crore in the stock.YTD Performance: 27%