PNB Housing Finance tops list of mutual funds’ 10 favourite small-cap stocks; Crompton Greaves, Delhivery make the cut
Despite differences in investment strategies, a handful of small-cap stocks have emerged as favourites among fund managers. Companies from sectors such as housing finance, consumer durables, banking and logistics are each held by more than 100 mutual fund schemes.
The latest analysis by Value Research of actively managed mutual funds reveals the 10 most widely held small-cap stocks. PNB Housing Finance tops the list, with holdings across 146 mutual fund schemes, followed by Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals with 138 schemes and RBL Bank with 130 schemes.
| S. No. | Stock | Number of mutual fund schemes holding the stock |
| 1 | PNB Housing Finance | 146 |
| 2 | Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals | 138 |
| 3 | RBL Bank | 130 |
| 4 | Jubilant FoodWorks | 129 |
| 5 | Delhivery | 128 |
| 6 | Karur Vysya Bank | 117 |
| 7 | Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) | 110 |
| 8 | Ather Energy | 101 |
| 9 | Gland Pharma | 78 |
| 10 | Kalpataru Projects International | 66 |
*Source: Value Research, Data as on 30 June, 2026, Only actively managed mutual funds
Financial sector has the highest representation
The list includes three companies from the financial sector:
These are among the most widely held small-cap financial stocks in actively managed mutual fund portfolios.
Healthcare stocks also feature prominently
The healthcare segment is represented by two companies:
Consumer, logistics and EV companies on the list
Outside the financial and healthcare sectors, mutual fund schemes also hold companies from a diverse range of industries.
Delhivery, a logistics company, is held by 128 mutual fund schemes, while Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, a consumer durables and electricals company, appears in 138 schemes.
Jubilant FoodWorks, which operates in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) and food services sector, is held by 129 schemes.
Kalpataru Projects International, an engineering and infrastructure company, is held by 66 schemes, while Ather Energy, an electric vehicle manufacturer, features in 101 schemes.
Disclaimer: This is purely for educational/ informational purposes and should not be taken as any sort of investment advice. Always consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any investment decisions.
