Fund managers of actively managed mutual funds prioritise companies with strong financials, healthy growth prospects and attractive valuations when choosing stocks. Nonetheless, there are some scrips that despite being included in major indices are all-together avoided via strategic positioning. Here is a low-down of Nifty50 stocks that are least preferred by mutual funds as of May 30, 2025.
Importantly, HDFC Bank-stands out as the top favourite-being held by 457 active equity funds as of May 2025.
1/7Adani group flagship company Adani Enterprises is the least preferrred - held by just 32 active equity funds.
2/7This Nifty50 metal scrip is held by as many as 65 stocks.
3/7The bluechip scrip is held by 80 stocks.
4/7This IT scrip is held by 81 scrips.
5/7This stock is held by as many as 83 scrips.
6/7This MNC FMCG major is held by as many as 92 active funds.
7/7This stock is held by 99 funds.