FIIs Accumulate These 3 Stocks Amidst Market Volatility: Do You Own Them?

• Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the Indian stock market for two consecutive quarters, selling ₹76,609 crore in Q2 and ₹11,760 crore in Q3 FY26.
• Despite the overall market decline, FIIs significantly increased their stake by over 10% in three specific companies: IDFC First Bank, Artemis Medicare, and Knowledge Marine & Engineering.
• IDFC First Bank saw a 12.12% increase in FII holding in Q3FY26, reaching 36.8% total, driven by its modern banking services and expansion strategy.
• Artemis Medicare Services, a multi-specialty hospital, attracted FIIs with a 12.1% new stake, bringing total holding to 12.47%, due to strong financials and attractive valuation (37.7x PE vs. industry 46.5x).
• Knowledge Marine & Engineering, a shipbuilding and marine infrastructure company, saw FIIs increase their stake by 10.26% to nearly 11%, attracted by its monopoly, strong order book (₹650 crore), and long-term contracts.

Why It Matters: FIIs are showing strong confidence in IDFC First Bank, Artemis Medicare, and Knowledge Marine & Engineering despite market volatility.