Key Stocks Witnessing Reduced MF Participation
Among the notable names, LTIMindtree Limited (formerly LTM) saw a decline in mutual fund scheme participation, with the number of schemes falling to 220 in February from 240 in January. The total holding value stood at ₹5,824 crore, while the stock has declined by 32% so far this year.
Billionbrains Garage Ventures also witnessed a reduction, with scheme count dropping to 57 from 76 month-on-month. Despite this, the stock delivered a positive return of 4%, with mutual fund holdings valued at ₹4,781 crore.
Other Stocks Under Pressure
Several other stocks saw similar trends in mutual fund participation:
- Tata Elxsi: Scheme count declined to 94 from 109; stock performance down 21%; holding value at ₹339 crore
- Swiggy: Scheme count reduced to 238 from 252; stock down 29%; holding value at ₹16,384 crore
- SBI Cards and Payment Services: Scheme count fell to 147 from 160; stock declined 24%; holding value at ₹7,784 crore
Additional Stocks Seeing Reduced Exposure
Further reductions in mutual fund holdings were observed in:
- Kaynes Technology India: Scheme count decreased to 111 from 123; stock down 15%; holdings at ₹3,192 crore
- LG Electronics India: Scheme count declined to 151 from 162; stock down 3%; holdings at ₹6,264 crore
- Oracle Financial Services Software: Scheme count dropped to 140 from 151; stock declined 16%; holdings at ₹3,366 crore
Market Interpretation
The reduction in mutual fund exposure across these stocks suggests a shift toward risk management and portfolio rebalancing. In several cases, the trimming of positions coincides with significant price corrections, indicating profit booking, loss minimisation, or sectoral reallocation strategies by institutional investors.
Summary
Mutual funds reduced their holdings in eight stocks during February 2026, including LTIMindtree Limited, Tata Elxsi, and SBI Cards and Payment Services, amid market volatility and declining stock performance. The trend reflects a cautious approach by institutional investors, focusing on portfolio rebalancing and risk management in a challenging market environment.
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