Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have significantly increased their stakes in several midcap companies during the December 2025 quarter, leading to massive price surges across various sectors.
According to recent data from January 19, 2026, out of nearly 35 midcap stocks that saw increased FII interest, 13-14 stocks stood out with gains ranging between 22% and 93% within the current financial year (FY26).
Top Performing FII Midcap Picks (FY26)
| Stock Name | FY26 Return (%) | FII Holding (Dec 2025) | Key Sector |
| L&T Finance | 93% | 6.66% (up from 6.40%) | NBFC / Financials |
| Indian Bank | 57% | 5.64% (up from 4.68%) | Banking (PSU) |
| Bank of India | 47% | 5.82% (up from 4.24%) | Banking (PSU) |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 44% | 4.92% (up from 2.35%) | Banking (PSU) |
| Max Financial Services | 44% | 45.13% (Marginal rise) | Insurance |
| Hitachi Energy India | 28% | 10.69% (up from 9.67%) | Power Infrastructure |
| HPCL | 27% | 16.35% (up from 14.48%) | Oil & Gas |
| UPL | 24% | 38.84% (up from 37.01%) | Agro-Chemicals |
| Vishal Mega Mart | 24% | 15.52% (up from 15.40%) | Retail |
| Star Health Insurance | 24% | 14.07% (up from 13.51%) | Insurance |
| BHEL | 23% | 6.28% (up from 6.23%) | Power/Capital Goods |
| 3M India | 22% | 3.50% (up from 3.43%) | Diversified Mfg |
Key Trends Driving FII Interest
Banking & PSUs: FIIs are rotating capital into value-driven public sector banks like Indian Bank and Bank of India, which have shown significant improvement in asset quality and credit growth.
Infrastructure & Power: Stocks like Hitachi Energy and BHEL are benefiting from the massive capital expenditure in India's power grid and renewable energy transition.
Financial Inclusion: The heavy buying in L&T Finance and Max Financial suggests confidence in the rural recovery and under-penetrated insurance markets.
Retail Resilience: The recent inclusion of Vishal Mega Mart in midcap portfolios reflects FII optimism about the domestic consumption story.
Should You Follow the Trend?
While FII buying is often viewed as a "stamp of approval" for a company's fundamentals, it is not a guarantee of future returns. Many of these stocks, like L&T Finance, have already seen nearly a 100% rally, leading to high valuations.
Expert Note: Historically, midcaps are more sensitive to FII outflows. If global sentiment shifts (due to interest rate changes in the US or geopolitical tensions), these high-momentum stocks often see the sharpest corrections first.
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