Vanguard’s India portfolio surges 60% to Rs 69,100 crore

Vanguard Funds, a top foreign institutional investor in India, saw its equity holdings in 48 BSE-listed companies reach Rs 69,100 crore as of February 27, 2026. This marks a 60% increase from Rs 43,047 crore in the March quarter, driven by strong performances in several stocks during FY26. The portfolio includes new investments in eight companies from the December 2025 quarter.

Vanguard Funds has established a significant presence in the Indian equity market, ranking among the top three active foreign institutional investors. Its global funds hold stakes in various BSE-listed companies, reflecting growing interest in Indian markets.

Based on December 2025 quarter data, the portfolio's value stood at Rs 69,100 crore by February 27, 2026, up sharply from the previous March quarter figure of Rs 43,047 crore. This growth highlights the fund's successful selections amid a robust market environment in FY26.

Twelve stocks in the portfolio delivered notable gains so far in FY26. TD Power Systems led with a 120% rally, moving from Rs 411 to Rs 904, where Vanguard holds a 1.06% stake valued at Rs 150 crore. Sansera Engineering followed with a 93% increase to Rs 2,342, backed by a 1% stake worth Rs 146 crore. Other strong performers include RBL Bank, up 84% to Rs 319; Delhivery, up 70% to Rs 433; and Max Financial Services, up 58% to Rs 1,814.

Additional gainers were The Federal Bank (56% to Rs 300), Navin Fluorine International (49% to Rs 6,256), Care Ratings (46% to Rs 1,607), The Great Eastern Shipping Company (44% to Rs 1,338), Sammaan Capital (40% to Rs 150), Mahindra & Mahindra (28% to Rs 3,400), Axis Bank (26% to Rs 1,384), and Usha Martin (24% to Rs 418). Stakes in these range from 1% to 2.58%, with values from Rs 109 crore to Rs 8,901 crore.

In the December 2025 quarter, Vanguard added eight new positions: GHCL, Navin Fluorine International, UPL, Usha Martin, Voltas, PNB Housing Finance, Sansera Engineering, and OneSource Specialty Pharma. These moves underscore the fund's strategy to diversify and capitalize on emerging opportunities in India.

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High-priced BSE stocks diverge in FY26 performance

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Among 68 high-priced stocks trading above Rs 5,000 on the BSE, FY26 has brought more declines than gains amid global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The top six laggards fell 25-40%, while top gainers surged 40-130%. Institutional holdings vary across these stocks.

Goldman Sachs’ Indian equity portfolio, managed through its global funds, dropped 36% in the fiscal year ending March 2026, shrinking from Rs 11,940 crore to Rs 7,610 crore as of March 27. While about 28 of its roughly 48 stocks declined between 10% and 60%, with five major holdings losing over 50%, one standout performer delivered 107% gains.

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