MFs cut stakes in 8 smallcap stocks after two quarters of buying; shares tumble up to 30% in 3 months
BSE moved lower.
· ET Stocks, Economic Times Markets
Mutual funds reduced their holdings in 79 BSE small-cap stocks during the September 2026 quarter, reversing two quarters of accumulation. Several affected stocks fell sharply, with major laggards declining between 24% and 32% over three months.
The analysis
BSE reported movement of 30%, 24% and 32%. Those are the figures as filed — what moves the price is how they sit against what the market already expected, not their absolute size.
Why it matters
- With BSE involved, this carries a regulatory dimension that can outlast the immediate market reaction.