Retail investors raise stakes in 10 stocks for two straight quarters; shares rally up to 80% in CY26

Shareholding data for the June 2026 quarter show that retail investors raised their stakes in 98 BSE 500 companies for a second straight quarter, extending the trend through June 2026. This points to rising confidence among individual investors. Retail investors include resident individuals holding nominal share capital of up to Rs 2 lakh.However, the increase in retail ownership has not resulted in broad-based gains across the BSE 500 universe. Stock performance has remained largely muted so far in CY26, with only about 23 companies posting positive returns. Still, despite the wider market weakness, a select group of stocks has stood out. Here are 10 BSE 500 stocks that have rallied between 20% and 80% in CY26 so far. (Data Source: ACE Equity)

RR Kabel

RR Kabel shares have rallied 80% so far in CY26, climbing from Rs 1,456 to Rs 2,619. Retail investors increased their holding to 4.99% in the June 2026 quarter, from 4.60% in March 2026 and 4.38% in December 2025.

Sai Life Sciences

Sai Life Sciences has surged 74% so far in CY26, with the share price rising from Rs 907 to Rs 1,574. Retail ownership increased to 5.10% in June 2026, compared with 4.12% in March 2026 and 3.43% in December 2025.

Emmvee Photovoltaic Power

Emmvee Photovoltaic Power shares have jumped 70% so far in CY26, advancing from Rs 192 to Rs 326. Retail investors raised their stake to 5.12% in June 2026, from 3.13% in March 2026 and 2.64% in December 2025.

Lloyds Metals & Energy

Lloyds Metals & Energy has gained 40% so far in CY26, with the stock moving up from Rs 1,322 to Rs 1,850. Retail holding in the company edged up to 6.89% in June 2026, versus 6.86% in March 2026 and 6.51% in December 2025.

Urban Company

Urban Company shares have risen 33% so far in CY26, climbing from Rs 133 to Rs 178. Retail investors increased their stake to 5.84% in June 2026, compared with 5.37% in March 2026 and 5.22% in December 2025.

Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts

Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts has rallied 31% so far in CY26, rising from Rs 433 to Rs 566. Retail ownership increased to 2.32% in June 2026, from 1.81% in March 2026 and 1.37% in December 2025.

Kajaria Ceramics

Kajaria Ceramics shares have gained 30% so far in CY26, advancing from Rs 968 to Rs 1,261. Retail investors raised their holding to 8.55% in June 2026, compared with 8.46% in March 2026 and 8.05% in December 2025.

Carborundum Universal

Carborundum Universal has surged 26% so far in CY26, with the stock rising from Rs 857 to Rs 1,080. Retail holding increased to 11.30% in June 2026, versus 11.03% in March 2026 and 10.91% in December 2025.

PVR INOX

PVR Inox shares have rallied 23% so far in CY26, moving from Rs 1,015 to Rs 1,247. Retail investors increased their stake to 13.78% in June 2026, compared with 13.60% in March 2026 and 13.15% in December 2025.

Action Construction Equipment

Action Construction Equipment has gained 21% so far in CY26, rising from Rs 947 to Rs 1,146. Retail holding increased to 16.48% in June 2026, from 15.97% in March 2026 and 15.66% in December 2025.