Here’s a detailed blog on 5 midcap stocks where FIIs and DIIs have increased their stake by up to 9.5% in Q2 FY26, reflecting rising institutional confidence and sustained investor optimism in India’s midcap segment.
5 Midcap Stocks with Rising FII & DII Confidence in Q2 FY26
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have shown renewed confidence in select midcap companies during the quarter ending September 2025 (Q2 FY26). This rise in institutional holdings highlights a strong outlook for growth and profitability in quality mid-tier businesses. Let’s look at five midcap companies that saw increases of up to 9.5% in combined institutional stake this quarter.
1. AWL Agri Business Limited
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FII Holding: Increased from 4.61% in June 2025 to 14.11% in September 2025 — a 9.50% jump
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DII Holding: Rose slightly from 8.62% to 8.82%
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Market Cap: ₹34,188 crore
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Sector: FMCG & Edible Oils
AWL Agri Business, headquartered in Ahmedabad, produces and distributes edible oils, food, and essential industrial products under popular brands like Fortune and Kohinoor. The robust increase in foreign holdings indicates growing investor trust in India’s consumption-driven growth story.tradebrains
2. FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa)
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FII Holding: Up from 11.63% to 12.54%
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DII Holding: Up from 23.64% to 24.99%
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Market Cap: ₹61,000+ crore
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Sector: E-Commerce, Retail
Mumbai-based FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited, better known as Nykaa, remains a favorite among institutional investors. The company’s improving margins, growing offline presence, and steady customer growth helped attract higher institutional participation.tradebrains
3. APL Apollo Tubes Limited
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FII Holding: Increased from 33.05% to 33.72%
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DII Holding: Rose from 16.83% to 18.92%
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Market Cap: ₹48,693 crore
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Sector: Steel Tubes & Structural Products
APL Apollo Tubes, a market leader in steel tube manufacturing, continues to benefit from infrastructure expansion and construction demand. Institutional investors see strong long-term potential due to the company’s focus on capacity expansion and innovation.tradebrains
4. Anand Rathi Wealth Limited
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FII & DII Trend: Both FIIs and DIIs increased stake in Q2 FY26 as part of the “double booster” investing trend
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Business: Wealth management and financial advisory for high-net-worth clients
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Performance: 31% YoY profit growth in H1 FY26
Anand Rathi Wealth’s consistent earnings growth and scalable wealth-tech platform have made it a preferred midcap pick among both domestic mutual funds and foreign institutions.equitymaster
5. Sampann Utpadan India Limited
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FII Holding: Jumped from 12.17% in June 2025 to 19.96% in September 2025 — up 7.79 percentage points
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Promoter Holding: Increased marginally to 40.66%
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Sector: Manufacturing & Industrial Materials
This steep rise in foreign participation signals growing faith in Sampann Utpadan’s improving financial profile and operational stability. The absence of promoter pledging adds further comfort for institutional investors seeking governance quality.marketsmojo
Conclusion
The simultaneous buying by FIIs and DIIs in these midcap companies points to a renewed preference for fundamentally strong, governance-focused, and high-growth firms in the mid-tier segment. As institutional investors continue diversifying from large caps, midcaps with sustainable business models — such as AWL Agri, Nykaa, APL Apollo, Anand Rathi Wealth, and Sampann Utpadan — may remain on the radar through FY26 and beyond.
