These are the top stocks sold by mutual funds in April

May 18, 2023

By: Rounak Jain

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Axis Bank

Axis Bank witnessed the highest mutual fund (MF) outflows in April at ₹1,427 crore. The lender posted a net loss of ₹5,728 crore in Q4 on account of acquisition of Citibank India’s consumer business. Its stock has remained flat in April, and is currently trading at ₹926.

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ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank was a close second with MF outflows of ₹1,422 crore during April. The lender posted a standalone net profit of ₹9,122 crore in Q4, up 30 percent YoY. ICICI Bank’s stock gained 4.6 percent in April and is currently trading at ₹945.

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HDFC Bank

India’s largest private-sector lender witnessed MF outflows of ₹1,417 crore in April. Its Q4 net profit rose 20 percent YoY to ₹12,047 crore and the lender declared a dividend of ₹19 per share. Its stock has gained 4.9 percent in April and is currently trading at ₹1,645.

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ITC

Cigarette-to-atta giant ITC saw MF outflows of ₹899 crore in April. Its Q4 results are to be declared today. It has been one of the top performers in the large-cap segment in April, with its stock gaining 11 percent. It is currently trading at ₹430.

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Max Healthcare

New Delhi-headquartered Max Healthcare saw outflows of ₹834 crore by MFs in April. The stock hit a new 52-week high in April and closed the month with gains of 4.3 percent. It is currently trading at ₹530.

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ONGC

State-run ONGC saw MF outflows of ₹775 crore in April. Its stock gained 5.2 percent during the month after the government accepted Kirit Parikh panel’s recommendations on natural gas pricing. The shares are currently trading at ₹167.

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Ashok Leyland

India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer witnessed MF outflows of ₹375 crore in April. It reported a 10 percent rise in vehicle sales during the month. Its stock, which rose 4.9 percent in April, is currently trading at ₹154.

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AU Small Finance Bank

AU Small Finance Bank saw MF outflows of ₹315 crore in April. The small finance bank reported a 23 percent YoY rise in March-quarter net profit to ₹425 crore. Its stock rallied 14.7 percent in April and is currently at a 52-week high of ₹743.

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Bata India

MFs pulled out ₹287 crore from Bata India in April. The shoe maker’s shares rose 4 percent in the period, slowly edging upwards after hitting a 52-week low in February. Bata India’s shares are currently trading at ₹1,537.

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Oberoi Realty

Oberoi Realty saw MF outflows of ₹271 crore in April, while its stock gained 8.6 percent during this period. Its shares are currently trading at ₹910.

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