Top Delivery Percentage Stocks: Kotak, Airtel, Bajaj Finance

Delivery percentage measures the proportion of traded shares that are actually taken into investors’ demat accounts rather than squared off intraday. A higher delivery percentage is often viewed as a sign of stronger investor participation and conviction, as it indicates that buyers are willing to hold the shares instead of trading them for short-term gains.

Below are some prominent stocks that have recorded high average delivery percentages over the past five trading sessions.

1. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd is a diversified financial services group offering a wide range of products across retail banking, corporate banking, treasury operations, investment banking, stock broking, vehicle finance, asset management, and life and general insurance. The company has a market capitalisation of ₹4,03,438 crore. Over the past five trading sessions, the stock recorded an average delivery percentage of 70.2% with a 5-day delivery volume of 78,25,582 shares, indicating strong delivery-based participation by market participants.

2. Bharti Airtel Ltd

Bharti Airtel Ltd is one of the world’s leading telecommunications companies, providing mobile, broadband, digital TV and enterprise services across 18 countries, including India, Sri Lanka and 14 nations in Africa. Recently, the company announced a composite transaction involving the issuance of 146.76 million equity shares to Indian Continent Investment Limited (ICIL) on a preferential basis in exchange for ICIL’s 16.3% stake in Airtel Africa plc. The share swap is aimed at streamlining the group’s shareholding structure and strengthening Bharti Airtel’s strategic position in its Africa business.

3. Bajaj Finance Ltd

Bajaj Finance Ltd is one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), primarily engaged in lending across retail, SME and commercial segments. The company also accepts public and corporate deposits and offers a wide range of financial products and services. Recently, its Debenture Allotment Committee approved the allotment of 1,39,000 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis, raising approximately ₹1,455.40 crore, reflecting its continued focus on strengthening funding sources and supporting future business growth.

4. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd is one of India’s most diversified automobile manufacturers, with a strong presence across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, tractors, two-wheelers and earthmovers. Through its subsidiaries and group companies, it also operates in sectors such as financial services, aerospace, defence, IT, agriculture and hospitality. Established in 1945 and renamed Mahindra & Mahindra in 1948, the company remains a key player in the Indian industrial landscape. The stock has recorded a delivery percentage of 66.4%, indicating significant delivery-based participation by investors.

5. UltraTech Cement Ltd

UltraTech Cement Ltd is India’s largest cement manufacturer and is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement and cement-related products across domestic and international markets. The company has a market capitalisation of ₹3,36,524 crore and plays a significant role in the infrastructure and construction sectors. Over the past five trading sessions, the stock recorded an average delivery volume of 1,92,486 shares, indicating steady delivery-based participation by investors.

6. Britannia Industries Ltd

Britannia Industries Ltd is one of India’s leading food companies with a legacy of over 100 years and annual revenue exceeding ₹19,000 crore. The company manufactures several well-known brands, including Good Day, Tiger, NutriChoice, Milk Bikis and Marie Gold, and offers a diversified portfolio spanning biscuits, bread, cakes, rusk, dairy products and beverages. The stock has recorded a 5-day average delivery percentage of 64.05%, indicating strong delivery-based investor participation, although it has declined 12.61% on a YTD basis.

7. Axis Bank Ltd

Axis Bank Ltd, incorporated in December 1993, is one of India’s leading private sector banks and offers a wide range of banking and financial services to retail, corporate and institutional customers. It has the third-largest branch network among private sector banks in India and maintains an international presence through branches in DIFC (Dubai) and Singapore, representative offices in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dhaka and Dubai, and an offshore banking unit in GIFT City. The bank has a market capitalisation of ₹4,29,702 crore, underscoring its position as one of the country’s largest financial institutions.

Conclusion

High delivery percentages often indicate sustained buying interest and a preference among investors to hold shares rather than engage in short-term trading. In the current list, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance and Mahindra & Mahindra stand out with strong delivery-based participation, while UltraTech Cement, Britannia and Axis Bank have also witnessed healthy investor interest. Although delivery data can provide useful insights into market sentiment, it should be interpreted alongside price action, volumes and broader market trends before drawing investment conclusions.