In May 2026, mutual funds maintained strong confidence in Indian equities, with net investments totaling about Rs 60,597 crore during the month. According to an ETMarkets analysis, 21 stocks were added to the portfolios of at least 15 mutual fund schemes in May, up from April 2026. Of these, 12 stocks have delivered double-digit price returns so far in CY26, with five posting gains in the range of 45%–60%. (Data Source: ACE MF | ACE Equity)

BSE

The number of mutual fund schemes holding BSE rose to 268 in May 2026, up from 248 in April 2026. Mutual funds held shares worth Rs 20,936 crore in the stock as of May 2026. The stock has delivered a 57% return in CY2026 so far.

Angel One

The number of mutual fund schemes holding Angel One increased to 158 in May 2026 from 143 in April 2026. Mutual funds' holdings were valued at Rs 5,873 crore as of May 2026. The stock has gained 50% in CY2026 so far.

Adani Energy Solutions

Mutual fund scheme ownership in Adani Energy Solutions rose to 155 in May 2026, compared with 136 in April 2026. The market value of mutual fund holdings stood at Rs 13,109 crore as of May 2026. The stock has returned 45% in CY2026 so far.

Bandhan Bank

The number of mutual fund schemes holding Bandhan Bank climbed to 154 in May 2026 from 139 in April 2026. Mutual fund holdings were valued at Rs 6,540 crore as of May 2026. The stock has generated a 45% return in CY2026 so far.

CG Power and Industrial Solutions

Mutual fund scheme holdings in CG Power and Industrial Solutions increased to 259 in May 2026, up from 242 in April 2026. The value of mutual fund investments in the stock stood at Rs 14,343 crore as of May 2026. The stock has delivered a 44% return in CY2026 so far.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures

The number of mutual fund schemes holding Billionbrains Garage Ventures surged to 189 in May 2026 from 133 in April 2026. Mutual fund holdings were worth Rs 8,913 crore as of May 2026. The stock has gained 33% in CY2026 so far.

Adani Enterprises

Mutual fund scheme ownership in Adani Enterprises rose to 201 in May 2026, compared with 185 in April 2026. The market value of mutual fund holdings stood at Rs 15,144 crore as of May 2026. The stock has returned 31% in CY2026 so far.

Nippon Life India Asset Management

The number of mutual fund schemes holding Nippon Life India Asset Management increased to 208 in May 2026 from 192 in April 2026. Mutual funds held shares worth Rs 7,508 crore in the company as of May 2026. The stock has gained 30% in CY2026 so far.

Premier Energies

Mutual fund scheme holdings in Premier Energies rose to 127 in May 2026, up from 101 in April 2026. The value of mutual fund investments in the stock stood at Rs 6,296 crore as of May 2026. The stock has delivered a 24% return in CY2026 so far.

Amber Enterprises India

The number of mutual fund schemes holding Amber Enterprises India increased to 166 in May 2026 from 142 in April 2026. Mutual fund holdings were valued at Rs 6,187 crore as of May 2026. The stock has returned 19% in CY2026 so far.

Hindalco Industries

Mutual fund scheme ownership in Hindalco Industries rose to 401 in May 2026, compared with 382 in April 2026. The market value of mutual fund holdings stood at Rs 26,000 crore as of May 2026. The stock has gained 14% in CY2026 so far.

Lenskart Solutions

The number of mutual fund schemes holding Lenskart Solutions jumped to 152 in May 2026 from 120 in April 2026. Mutual fund holdings were worth Rs 9,276 crore as of May 2026. The stock has delivered an 11% return in CY2026 so far.