In the March ’26 quarter, a notable trend emerged in the market. Around 22 stocks with a market capitalisation above Rs 3,000 crore saw a rare alignment, with FIIs, mutual funds and retail investors all increasing their stakes compared with the previous quarter. (Note: Retail investors refer to resident individuals holding nominal share capital of up to Rs 2 lakh.)Such patterns often draw attention as coordinated buying by institutional investors typically signals stronger conviction backed by research. FIIs and mutual funds often lead such moves ahead of broader market sentiment, and retail participation adds further momentum to the trend.However, performance has been uneven in CY26 so far. Of these 22 stocks, about 10 remain in positive territory, and within that group, five have surged 25–60% in less than six months, emerging as standout winners.On the other hand, five stocks have fallen 20–25%, underscoring that even strong institutional alignment does not guarantee returns, with outcomes diverging once market forces take over. (Source: ACE Equity) Money Moves