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FIIs & DIIs Unite: Rare Stock Picks Revealed
22 Nov
Summary
- FIIs and DIIs jointly increased stakes in Utkarsh Small Finance Bank.
- Sai Life Sciences also saw significant joint investment from FIIs and DIIs.
- Investors focus on long-term prospects over current quarterly financials.
Foreign and Domestic Institutional Investors (FIIs and DIIs), often at odds, have shown remarkable agreement by heavily investing in select stocks during the July-September quarter of FY26. This rare alignment occurred in Utkarsh Small Finance Bank and Sai Life Sciences, spanning the banking and pharmaceutical sectors. While FIIs have generally divested from Indian equities, their increased stake in these specific companies, alongside DIIs, signals a strategic focus on long-term growth prospects.
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank attracted institutional interest due to its extensive network in under-penetrated rural and semi-urban areas, alongside a diversifying asset portfolio that includes micro-banking and MSME loans. Despite a recent dip in asset quality and profitability, management anticipates a turnaround, which institutional investors seem to be anticipating. Sai Life Sciences, a pharmaceutical CRDMO, has also drawn substantial investment, bolstered by its global presence, comprehensive service offerings, and significant expansion plans.
The investment patterns indicate a strategic shift by institutional investors. They appear to be looking beyond immediate financial results, focusing instead on the underlying business models and future growth trajectories of companies like Utkarsh Small Finance Bank and Sai Life Sciences. This convergence of FII and DII interests in specific sectors suggests confidence in India's economic growth story and the potential of these chosen firms.
