An analysis of mutual fund (MF) shareholding trends in BSE 500 stocks over the past two quarters shows that fund houses have consistently trimmed their holdings in 84 stocks. MFs reduced their stakes in these companies in both the June 2026 and March 2026 quarters.Of these, 28 stocks have declined more than 10% so far in CY2026, while 14 have seen their share prices fall between 25% and 50% in just eight months.Mutual funds are considered informed investors, often making investment decisions based on extensive research and their assessment of a company’s long-term fundamentals. While MF buying can boost investor confidence, a sustained reduction in their holdings is a trend worth watching. Data source: ACE Equity

KPIT Technologies

The stock has fallen 50% in CY2026 so far, from Rs 1,174 to Rs 587. MF holding declined to 11.91% in June 2026 from 12.09% in March 2026 and 13.26% in December 2025.

Alok Industries

The stock has fallen 47% in CY2026 so far, from Rs 16 to Rs 8.10. MF holding declined to 0.07% in June 2026 from 0.08% in March 2026 and 0.13% in December 2025.

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care

The stock has fallen 38% in CY2026 so far, from Rs 12,939 to Rs 7,988. MF holding declined to 8.00% in June 2026 from 8.65% in March 2026 and 8.81% in December 2025.

Newgen Software Technologies

The stock has fallen 37% in CY2026 so far, from Rs 844 to Rs 529. MF holding declined to 2.71% in June 2026 from 3.33% in March 2026 and 4.12% in December 2025.

Patanjali Foods

The stock has fallen 37% in CY2026 so far, from Rs 546 to Rs 345. MF holding declined to 1.27% in June 2026 from 2.25% in March 2026 and 3.32% in December 2025.

Lemon Tree Hotels

The stock has fallen 33% in CY2026 so far, from Rs 159 to Rs 106. MF holding declined to 13.55% in June 2026 from 14.91% in March 2026 and 18.50% in December 2025.

Birlasoft

The stock has fallen 33% in CY2026 so far, from Rs 433 to Rs 291. MF holding declined to 20.85% in June 2026 from 21.74% in March 2026 and 22.12% in December 2025.

Tata Elxsi

The stock has fallen 32% in CY2026 so far, from Rs 5,239 to Rs 3,585. MF holding declined to 1.11% in June 2026 from 1.17% in March 2026 and 2.44% in December 2025.

Wipro

The stock has fallen 31% in CY2026 so far, from Rs 263 to Rs 182. MF holding declined to 1.83% in June 2026 from 4.31% in March 2026 and 4.86% in December 2025.

Jyothy Labs

The stock has fallen 28% in CY2026 so far, from Rs 283 to Rs 203. MF holding declined to 12.03% in June 2026 from 13.15% in March 2026 and 13.73% in December 2025.

Bata India

The stock has fallen 28% in CY2026 so far, from Rs 943 to Rs 682. MF holding declined to 15.68% in June 2026 from 16.63% in March 2026 and 17.34% in December 2025.

LTM

The stock has fallen 25% in CY2026 so far, from Rs 6,066 to Rs 4,543. MF holding declined to 4.12% in June 2026 from 4.33% in March 2026 and 4.61% in December 2025.

EIH

The stock has fallen 23% in CY2026 so far, from Rs 368 to Rs 283. MF holding declined to 12.71% in June 2026 from 12.81% in March 2026 and 13.13% in December 2025.

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers