Even as markets remained volatile amid persistent FII selling, elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran conflict and continued pressure on the rupee against the U.S. dollar, high net-worth investors increased their exposure to select companies during the March 2026 quarter, signalling pockets of confidence despite broader market uncertainty. Here’s the full list
Avenue Supermarts Ltd.
HNIs increased their holding in Avenue Supermarts Ltd. from Rs 4,178 crore in December 2025 to Rs 9,515 crore in March 2026, marking the highest increase in value terms at Rs 5,338 crore. The stock gained 4.62% during the quarter.
Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd.
HNIs raised their holding in Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd. from Rs 2,752 crore to Rs 3,711 crore in the March 2026 quarter. The increase in holding value stood at Rs 959 crore, while the stock declined 3.75%.
Auctuaas Chemicals Ltd.
Auctuaas Chemicals Ltd. saw HNI holding rise from Rs 1,188 crore in December 2025 to Rs 1,760 crore in March 2026. The increase in holding value was Rs 572 crore, while the stock surged 50.07%.
Linde India Ltd.
HNIs increased their stake in Linde India Ltd. from Rs 3,264 crore to Rs 3,783 crore during the quarter ended March 2026. The holding value increased by Rs 519 crore, while the stock rose 14.92%.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd. witnessed HNI holding rise from Rs 3,284 crore to Rs 3,711 crore in the March 2026 quarter. The increase in value terms stood at Rs 428 crore, while the stock gained 12.77%.
Meesho Ltd.
HNIs increased their holding in Meesho Ltd. from Rs 479 crore in December 2025 to Rs 892 crore in March 2026. The increase in holding value stood at Rs 413 crore even as the stock fell 22.10%.
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. saw HNI holding rise from Rs 1,634 crore to Rs 1,948 crore during the quarter. The increase in holding value was Rs 314 crore, while the stock advanced 9.62%.
Data Patterns (India) Ltd.
HNIs raised their holding in Data Patterns (India) Ltd. from Rs 1,614 crore to Rs 1,927 crore in the March 2026 quarter. The increase in holding value stood at Rs 313 crore, while the stock climbed 15.56%.
Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd.
Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd. witnessed HNI holding increase from Rs 1,128 crore in December 2025 to Rs 1,424 crore in March 2026. The increase in value terms stood at Rs 295 crore, while the stock gained 25.31%.
