Retail investors cut holdings, buy more Reliance and HDFC Bank
In short
Retail investors reduced their stock holdings in nearly half of listed companies in September. At the same time, they bought more shares of Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and a few other stocks.
This shows small investors were still putting money into some large, well-known companies even while cutting back elsewhere.
What the reporting says
Retail stakes fell in nearly half of listed companies in September, even as small shareholders increased their holdings in Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and a few other stocks. The Mint Markets summary points to a broad pullback in retail ownership alongside concentrated buying in select large-cap names.
Why it matters
Retail investors reduced stakes across nearly half of listed companies in September, while adding to holdings in Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and some other names. The move highlights a split in retail behaviour, with broader trimming but continued interest in select large-cap stocks.