Which stocks in any sector do Indian mutual fund managers prefer most? — May 2026 data
| # | Stock Name | No. of MFs Holding | Avg Weight (%) | Total MF Value (Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited | 298 funds | 1.82% | ₹25,721 Cr |
| 2 | Oil India Limited | 209 funds | 0.93% | ₹6,772 Cr |
| 3 | Malco Energy Limited | 160 funds | 0.30% | ₹1,311 Cr |
| 4 | Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited | 47 funds | 0.21% | ₹392 Cr |
| 5 | Talwandi Sabo Power Limited | 12 funds | 0.33% | ₹12 Cr |
| 6 | Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Limited | 1 funds | 0.01% | — |
The table above ranks the top 6 stocks in the Oil sector by the number of Indian mutual fund schemes holding them as of May 2026. When a large number of fund managers independently choose the same stock, it is a powerful signal of institutional conviction — these are the stocks that professional money managers believe in most.
A stock held by 200+ mutual funds means that hundreds of fund managers — each doing their own independent research — have concluded that this stock deserves a place in their portfolio. This collective wisdom is one of the most reliable indicators of a stock's quality within its sector. The average weight shows how much of their portfolio each fund typically allocates to the stock, and the total MF value shows the combined rupee investment across all funds holding it.
All data is sourced from monthly portfolio disclosures that every AMFI-registered mutual fund is required to publish. RightAdvise compiles and analyses this data across 1,100+ active fund schemes to give you a clear, unbiased view of where professional fund managers are investing in the Oil sector. Click any stock name in the table to see which specific funds hold it and in what proportion.