Mutual funds ramp up midcap bets as eight stocks surge up to 85% in four months

Eight midcaps outperformed even while the market lagged

Mutual funds boosted exposure to 82 midcap stocks in the March 2026 quarter, reflecting growing confidence in the segment. Even as broader markets stayed weak, a select set of midcaps delivered up to 85% returns in just four months. The move comes alongside rising institutional inflows into these outperformers, pointing to continued appetite for faster-growing pockets.