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April 2025 saw some interesting moves in mutual fund portfolios.
From lending institutions serving the underbanked to firms driving innovation in pharma and biotech, the picks weren’t flashy, but they were telling.
So, without further ado, let’s look at which stocks topped the buy list in April 2025.
| Company | Mutual fund stake (March 31, 2025) | Mutual fund stake (April 30, 2025) | Change (% points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank | 3.78% | 6.92% | 3.14 |
| Syngene International | 15.17% | 17.38% | 2.21 |
| Equitas Small Finance Bank | 34.79% | 36.91% | 2.11 |
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (Ujjivan SFB)
| P/B | Net Interest Margin | Return on assets | Return on equity | Net NPA ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 8.31% | 1.43 | 13.02% | 0.87% |
| Five-year data | ||||
It is a financial institution in India, primarily focused on empowering underserved communities with accessible, need-based financial solutions.
As of March 31, 2025, it had 753 branches across 26 states/UTs, serving over 95 lakh customers.
| P/E | Revenue (5 years) | Net profit margin (5 years) | Return on equity | Return on Capital Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.6 | 12.6% | 16.09% | 13.2% | 15.5% |
It is a leading Indian Contract Research Organisation (CRO) and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), providing end-to-end scientific services across the entire drug development lifecycle — from early discovery to commercial manufacturing.
The Bengaluru-based company, which has close to 6,000 scientists, serves global clients in pharma, biotech, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemicals, working with over 400 active clients (as of FY24) in the US and Europe.
Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited
| P/B | Net Interest Margin | Return on assets | Return on equity | Net NPA ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 7.6% | 1.61 | 11.25% | 1.59% |
| Five-year data | ||||
It is an Indian financial institution that evolved from a microfinance company into a full-service bank. On the lending side, its key segments include Vehicle Finance, particularly for used commercial vehicles and small business loans.
Similarly, do you want to know which mutual funds own your favourite stock? We suggest you head over to our Who Owns This Stock? Section. Have fun!
Also read: Red-hot mutual funds that've given 100%+ returns in 3 yrs
Disclaimer: This content is for information only and should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation.
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