Amid heightened market volatility driven by the Iran conflict, elevated crude oil prices, and persistent foreign investor selling, retail investors selectively increased their exposure to several domestic stocks during the March 2026 quarter.
Data from Primeinfobase indicates a strong interest in sectors such as metals, energy, industrials, and capital markets, with several stocks delivering notable gains during the period.
Vedanta saw the highest increase in retail holding value, with holdings rising by Rs 2,191 crore to Rs 28,570 crore from Rs 26,379 crore in December 2025. The stock gained 8.34% during the period.
Hitachi Energy India witnessed a Rs 1,745 crore increase in retail holding value, with the stock price surging 32.36%. National Aluminium (NALCO) recorded a Rs 1,176 crore rise in retail holding value, with the stock gaining 22.84%.
Acutaas Chemicals saw retail holding value increase by Rs 1,006 crore, with the stock price jumping 50.07%. Tata Steel witnessed a Rs 970 crore increase in retail holding value, with the stock gaining 6.54%.
Background
The increase in retail shareholding in these stocks highlights a growing confidence among individual investors in the domestic market, despite global uncertainties.
As the market continues to navigate volatility, retail investors are likely to remain key players in shaping stock performance.
