Vanguard’s India portfolio shines: 10 stocks rally up to 80% in FY26. Do you own any?

Ritesh Presswala, ETMarkets.com

Aug 16, 2025

Top FII investor

Vanguard Fund's portfolio is making a powerful statement in the Indian equity market, numbers speak for themselves. The fund ranked among the top five active foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in the country, Vanguard has built a sizable portfolio of Indian equities through its global funds. As of August 14, 2025, its holdings in 41 BSE-listed companies are valued at a staggering Rs 62,150 crore, marking a sharp 44% surge from Rs 43,000 crore in the March quarter.This impressive rise reflects not just market momentum, but also strategic stock picking. A recent ETMarkets analysis reveals that 10 key stocks in Vanguard’s portfolio have delivered strong returns of 20% to 80% in FY26 so far. In total, 14 stocks have posted double-digit gains, underlining the strength of Vanguard’s India play this fiscal year. (Data Source: ACE Equity, Trendlyne)

Delhivery

The stock has soared 82% in FY26 so far, rising from Rs 255 to Rs 464. As of the June 2025 quarter, Vanguard Funds holds a 1.05% stake.

Care Ratings

Up 48% this fiscal year, the stock jumped from Rs 1,101 to Rs 1,631. Vanguard’s holding stands at 2.27%.

RBL Bank

The stock surged 45% in FY26, climbing from Rs 174 to Rs 252. Vanguard holds a 1.06% stake.

CarTrade Tech

With a 41% gain so far this fiscal, the stock moved from Rs 1,643 to Rs 2,317. Vanguard’s stake: 2.28%.

Max Financial Services

Up 39% in FY26, the stock rose from Rs 1,148 to Rs 1,599. Vanguard holds 1.10% in the company.

Restaurant Brands Asia

The stock advanced 30%, from Rs 60 to Rs 79 in FY26 so far. Vanguard owns a 1.06% stake.

Home First Finance Company India

With a 23% rise, the stock grew from Rs 1,015 to Rs 1,251. Vanguard holds 1.05% as of June 2025.

Mahindra & Mahindra

The auto major’s stock is up 22%, climbing from Rs 2,666 to Rs 3,266. Vanguard’s holding: 1.10%.

PVR Inox

The stock gained 18% in FY26 so far, moving from Rs 914 to Rs 1,081. Vanguard holds a 1.04% stake.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises

With an 18% rise, the stock increased from Rs 98 to Rs 116. Vanguard’s stake is 4.5% as of the June 2025 quarter.

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