Top 5 Nifty 500 Stocks Bought by DIIs

Here are top 5 stocks from Nifty 500 where domestic institutions increased their stakes during the March 2026 quarter.

1. ACME Solar Holdings Ltd

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd is a major name in the green energy space. It is one of the largest renewable energy producers in India. The company manages a huge portfolio of 8,071 MW across many projects. These include solar, wind, and even hybrid energy systems. Most of its work involves central government buyers, which adds a layer of safety.

DIIs showed a lot of faith in this firm recently. In December 2025, their stake was just 7.05%. By March 31, 2026, this figure jumped to 19.07%.

2. Central Bank of India Ltd

The Central Bank of India Ltd has a very long history. It was founded way back in 1911 as the first Swadeshi bank. Today, it serves over 8.26 crore active customers across the nation. With more than 4,500 branches, it has a truly massive reach. It also uses thousands of ATMs and business centres to help people manage their money.

Domestic investors are taking a fresh look at this legacy bank. Their stake rose from 4.82% in December 2025 to 10.82% by March 31, 2026.

3. Ola Electric Mobility Ltd

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd is a major player in the Indian electric vehicle market. Bhavish Aggarwal founded the company in 2017, and its headquarters are in Bengaluru. It focuses on making electric two-wheelers to change how Indians travel. By lowering emissions, the company aims to make our cities much cleaner.

DIIs have been increasing their holdings in this tech-driven firm. The domestic stake went from 7.01% to 11.24% in the March 2026 quarter.

4. Anthem Biosciences Ltd

Incorporated in 2006, Anthem Biosciences Ltd is in the business of providing CRDMO services and the manufacture and sale of speciality ingredients. Its product portfolio includes fermentation-based Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), probiotics, enzymes, peptides, nutritional ingredients, vitamin analogues, and biosimilars.

Domestic institutions have been quietly building their stakes here. Their ownership rose from 7.60% to 11.55% by the end of March 2026. This 3.95% increase shows that experts value their specialised niche.

5. Zen Technologies Ltd

Zen Technologies Ltd is a key player in India's defence sector. Founded in 1996, it designs and makes combat training solutions. It is also the largest supplier of anti-drone systems in the country.

DII’s stake has increased from 7.86% in December 2025 to 10.06% in March 2026.

Conclusion

The sharp rise in DII ownership shows how much the Indian stock market has changed in recent years. Domestic mutual funds and other financial institutions now play a much bigger role than before. They have enough capital to support the market even when foreign investors are selling.