Mutual funds cut stakes in 79 small-cap stocks in September quarter
In short
Mutual funds reduced their holdings in 79 BSE small-cap stocks in the September 2026 quarter. That ended two quarters of buying, and some of the weaker shares dropped 24% to 32% in three months.
This matters because fund selling can pressure small stocks and hurt prices. The report does not say which stocks were sold most, or why the funds reduced exposure.
What the reporting says
Mutual funds reduced their holdings in 79 BSE small-cap stocks during the September 2026 quarter, reversing two quarters of accumulation. The report says several affected stocks fell sharply, with major laggards down 24% to 32% over three months. Which specific 8 stocks were cut in the headline is not confirmed in the available summary, and the cause of the selling is not stated.
Why it matters
Mutual funds reduced holdings in 79 BSE small-cap stocks in the September 2026 quarter, ending two straight quarters of accumulation. The report says several of the affected stocks then fell sharply over three months, with the biggest losers down 24% to 32%. The immediate market effect is weaker sentiment in small caps, but the specific names and reasons for the cuts are not provided.