FIIs cut stake in 10 smallcap stocks for 3 consecutive quarters; shares fall up to 70% in CY26
Investors often track FII activity to understand foreign investors' views on the stock market. While stocks seeing an increase in FII holdings attract attention, a continuous reduction in their stakes is also worth noting. In the BSE Smallcap universe, FIIs trimmed their stakes in around 235 companies across three consecutive quarters i.e. March 2026, June 2026 and September 2026. A look at their stock performance in calendar year 2026 so far reveals that more than half of these companies have delivered negative returns. Notably, nine smallcap stocks have witnessed a sharp correction, with their share prices declining between 50% and 70% during this period. (Data Source: ACE Equity)
iStock
2/11
The stock has declined 59% in CY26 so far, falling from Rs 274 to Rs 112. FII holding decreased from 1.49% in December 2025 to 1.24% in March 2026, 0.77% in June 2026 and 0.08% in September 2026.
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The stock has fallen 57% in CY26 so far, declining from Rs 398 to Rs 170. FII holding dropped from 17.13% in December 2025 to 16.75% in March 2026, 14.44% in June 2026 and 13.58% in September 2026.
IANS
4/11
Rama Steel Tubes
The stock has declined 56% in CY26 so far, from Rs 9 to Rs 4. FII holding reduced from 5.73% in December 2025 to 5.71% in March 2026, 2.70% in June 2026 and 2.67% in September 2026.
iStock
5/11
Oswal Pumps
The stock has fallen 55% in CY26 so far, from Rs 528 to Rs 236. FII holding declined from 2.64% in December 2025 to 0.85% in March 2026, 0.10% in June 2026 and 0.07% in September 2026.
ETMarkets.com
6/11
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The stock has corrected 55% in CY26 so far, falling from Rs 458 to Rs 207. FII holding decreased from 3.72% in December 2025 to 3.15% in March 2026, 2.12% in June 2026 and 0.81% in September 2026.
ETMarkets.com
7/11
Fino Payments Bank
The stock has declined 52% in CY26 so far, from Rs 262 to Rs 125. FII holding fell from 2.69% in December 2025 to 1.33% in March 2026, 0.31% in June 2026 and 0.03% in September 2026.
ETMarkets.com
8/11
Jeena Sikho Lifecare
The stock has dropped 51% in CY26 so far, from Rs 681 to Rs 330. FII holding reduced from 6.31% in December 2025 to 6.17% in March 2026, 4.78% in June 2026 and 4.49% in September 2026.
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CE Info Systems
The stock has fallen 51% in CY26 so far, declining from Rs 1,725 to Rs 848. FII holding decreased from 3.90% in December 2025 to 3.15% in March 2026, 1.52% in June 2026 and 1.16% in September 2026.
iStock
10/11
Dish TV India
The stock has declined 50% in CY26 so far, from Rs 3.99 to Rs 2. FII holding dropped from 8.68% in December 2025 to 8.23% in March 2026, 7.80% in June 2026 and 7.60% in September 2026.
ETMarkets.com
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Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail
The stock has fallen 48% in CY26 so far, from Rs 77 to Rs 40. FII holding declined from 18.36% in December 2025 to 15.52% in March 2026, 12.87% in June 2026 and 10.11% in September 2026.