3 stocks funds can't get enough of this financial year

Summary: When dozens of fund managers start buying the same stocks, it’s worth paying attention. This year, three companies have caught their collective eye, with holdings and fund count increasing in just six months. They’ve delivered decent gains, too, especially considering the current market environment. Curious which ones made the cut? Let’s find out. In FY26 so far, three names have clearly stolen the spotlight. They aren’t your usual headline hoggers, but they’ve been showing up in more and more mutual fund portfolios with every passing month. We’re talking about Sai Life Sciences, Aptus Value Housing Finance and Vishal Mega Mart. These are three companies that have not only delivered healthy returns this year but have also seen a sharp rise in institutional interest from mutual funds. Let’s unpack the story behind the numb