Smart investing: 11 stocks that retail investors bought for 3 quarters delivered up to 380% returns

Eleven stocks where retail investors consistently raised their holdings for three straight quarters (September 2025 to March 2026) have delivered returns of over 100%, with Midwest Energy topping the list at 382%. Other big gainers include CIAN Agro Industries and Infrastructure at 261%, John Cockerill India at 172%, Shanti Educational Initiatives at 163%, and Jayaswal Neco Industries at 142%. The data highlights growing retail participation in mid-cap and small-cap segments across sectors such as engineering, defence, steel, technology and consumer products, though experts caution against relying on shareholding trends alone.