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Sensex, Nifty fall impact: Mutual funds pull back from key stocks in March

Mutual funds trimmed stakes in several stocks amid March market volatility, here’s why these declines could matter for your portfolio.

By NES Web Desk

Apr 18, 2026 19:37 IST

The country's stock market witnessed turbulent conditions in March this year. Due to the war in West Asia, Sensex and Nifty50 experienced significant declines. In this situation, several mutual fund schemes in the country have also changed. Multiple funds have reduced their investment amounts in several stocks.

According to data provided by ETMarkets, more than 10 mutual fund schemes have reduced their investment amounts in 56 stocks. The investment amounts in these stocks were reduced in March compared to February this year. Among these, 8 stocks have been mentioned in this report. More than 30 mutual funds have reduced investments in those stocks. These stocks delivered negative returns in the last financial year. Are these stocks also in your portfolio?

P&G: This FMCG sector company's stock had investments from 89 mutual funds in February. In March, this was reduced to 31. This stock is down 24 per cent in FY2026.

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Gujarat Gas: After March, 41 mutual funds have investments in this stock. In February, 95 funds had investments. This stock is down 19 per cent in FY2026.

Sundaram Fasteners: This company's stock had investments from 65 mutual funds in February. In March, this was reduced to 26. This stock's price has declined 13 per cent in FY2026.

Ventive Hospitality: Mutual fund investments in this stock have also taken a massive hit. In February, 43 MFs had investments. In March, this came down to 8. This stock is down 20 per cent in FY2026.

AstraZeneca Pharma India: Mutual fund houses have also lost confidence in this pharmaceutical industry-related stock. In February, 75 funds had investments. At the end of March, this stood at 40. This stock is down 5 per cent in FY2026.

BASF India: Mutual funds withdrew large amounts of investment from this company's stock in March. As a result, mutual fund investments in this stock reduced from 42 to 9. This stock is down 7 per cent in FY2026.

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Metropolis Healthcare: At least 30 mutual funds withdrew investments from this stock in March. As a result, MF investments decreased from 95 to 65. This stock was down only 2 per cent in the last financial year.

Syngene International: This company's stock had investments from 146 mutual funds in February. In March, this was reduced to 115. This stock is down 33 per cent in FY2026.

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