Retail holdings dip in 62 midcaps in Q2; ‘Sell-on-Rise’ ploy seen in Delhivery, Paytm and 31 other stocks
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Retail investors trimmed their holdings in 62 midcap stocks during the September quarter of FY26 compared to the June quarter, likely timing the cuts amid strong rallies. An Ace Equity data shows that 46 of these stocks have given positive returns in the ongoing fiscal year, with 33 delivering double-digit gains of up to 87%, highlighting a ‘sell-on-rise’ approach in a market that has faced persistent uncertainties since the start of 2025. This is not to suggest that the investors booked profits, as we do not know the holding periods and the levels at which they made entry. Stake cuts in top 10 gainers Logistics major Delhivery topped the gainers’ list with an impressive 87% return during the period under review, while retail ownership slipped 55 bps from the previous quarter. L&T Finance, which saw retail shareholding fall 37 bps was second in the pecking order with a 75% surge during the same period. Fintech player One97 Communicati...