11 stocks added by more than 15 MF schemes in August; shares surge up to 240% in CY26

Economic Times - Sep 22, 2026

Mutual funds added 24 stocks to their portfolios through at least 15 schemes in August 2026, with 11 of these stocks delivering over 25% YTD returns. Welspun Corp and Apar Industries emerged as the top performers, gaining 240% and 126%, respectively.

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