Discover the most bought stocks in May 2025 across FIIs, DIIs, Mutual Funds, Anchors, and Promoters. See which companies topped institutional trades.
Top 10 Institutional Most Purchased Stocks – May 2025
Mumbai, India – May 31, 2025:
May 2025 was a hectic month for India’s equity markets as heavyweight institutional activity spearheaded by Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), Mutual Funds (MFs), Anchor Investors, and Promoters dominated the scene. The heavyweight players took substantial bets on a combination of blue-chip and emerging players, indicating their strategic vision for the future quarters.
Let’s have a closer look at the Top 10 most purchased stocks of all institutional investor types in May 2025, sorted by total number traded.
🔟 PRADHIN
- Total Quantity Bought: 15.1 million shares
- Total Deal Value: ₹62.26 lakh
- Investor Types: DII
Despite the low deal value, PRADHIN drew attention from Domestic Institutional Investors looking to accumulate micro-cap potential in bulk quantities.
9️⃣ APOLLO
- Total Quantity Bought: 18.8 million shares
- Total Deal Value: ₹240 crore
- Investor Types: DII
Institutional interest in APOLLO indicates a strategic shift toward defensive sectors. This could be an early sign of repositioning for macroeconomic stability.
8️⃣ SONATSOFTW
- Total Quantity Bought: 22.1 million shares
- Total Deal Value: ₹951 crore
- Investor Types: DII
Sonata Software saw aggressive buying by DIIs, likely driven by its strong quarterly performance and increasing exposure to AI-led digital transformation.
7️⃣ LLFICL
- Total Quantity Bought: 24.5 million shares
- Total Deal Value: ₹159 crore
- Investor Types: FII, Anchor, DII
One of the few names with participation from all three key groups, LLFICL drew diverse institutional backing, showing confidence in its recent IPO momentum.
6️⃣ GODHA
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- Total Quantity Bought: 35.4 million shares
- Total Deal Value: ₹21.5 crore
- Investor Types: DII
Though primarily small in deal value, GODHA emerged as a DII favorite, suggesting accumulation in anticipation of a turnaround.
5️⃣ HARSHILAGR
- Total Quantity Bought: 73.4 million shares
- Total Deal Value: ₹155 crore
- Investor Types: DII
HARSHILAGR maintained high volumes as agricultural and rural development themes continued to dominate DII portfolios.
4️⃣ STANCAP
- Total Quantity Bought: 101.7 million shares
- Total Deal Value: ₹40.9 crore
- Investor Types: DII, Anchor
STANCAP, a lesser-known entity, witnessed sizeable anchor interest—possibly linked to a recent equity offering or M&A buzz.
3️⃣ GVFILM
- Total Quantity Bought: 112 million shares
- Total Deal Value: ₹53 crore
- Investor Types: DII, Anchor
GVFILM saw steady demand from both DIIs and anchor investors, with speculation about restructuring or a new digital content partnership.
2️⃣ EASEMYTRIP
- Total Quantity Bought: 112.1 million shares
- Total Deal Value: ₹1420 crore
- Investor Types: DII
EaseMyTrip stood out with one of the highest deal values, reflecting renewed optimism in the travel sector after strong quarterly bookings and market expansion.
1️⃣ MURAE
- Total Quantity Bought: 177.7 million shares
- Total Deal Value: ₹239 crore
- Investor Types: DII, Anchor
MURAE tops the chart for May 2025 in terms of volume. With involvement from both DIIs and anchor investors, the stock has seen strategic inflows, possibly linked to a fresh listing or major announcement.
Institutional Buying Trends in May 2025
Across the board, Domestic Institutional Investors dominated the activity, accounting for participation in nearly every top stock. However, Foreign Institutional Investors and Anchor Investors made their presence felt selectively, focusing on newly listed or structurally promising names.
Stocks like LLFICL and MURAE reflect growing alignment among multiple investor types, hinting at a broader consensus on future performance.
Summary Table
| Rank | Symbol | Quantity Bought | Deal Value (₹ Cr) | Investor Types |
| 1 | MURAE | 177.7M | 239.8 | DII, Anchor |
| 2 | EASEMYTRIP | 112.1M | 1420.4 | DII |
| 3 | GVFILM | 112.0M | 53.0 | DII, Anchor |
| 4 | STANCAP | 101.7M | 40.9 | DII, Anchor |
| 5 | HARSHILAGR | 73.4M | 155.4 | DII |
| 6 | GODHA | 35.4M | 21.5 | DII |
| 7 | LLFICL | 24.5M | 159.1 | FII, Anchor, DII |
| 8 | SONATSOFTW | 22.1M | 951.8 | DII |
| 9 | APOLLO | 18.8M | 240.1 | DII |
| 10 | PRADHIN | 15.1M | 6.2 | DII |
Final Thoughts
The most bought stocks by institutions in May 2025 reveal clear market themes: digital, consumption, and post-IPO interest. With DII sentiment largely bullish, the coming months may continue to see mid-cap and sector-focused strategies take center stage.
