FIIs Raise Stake 6x to Record High of 4.8%: Rs 1 Lakh Turned into Rs 2.33 Lakh in Just One Year; This Multibagger Posted its Highest Quarterly Profit

FIIs Raise Stake 6x to Record High of 4.8%: Rs 1 Lakh Turned into Rs 2.33 Lakh in Just One Year; This Multibagger Posted its Highest Quarterly Profit

An investment of Rs 1 lakh in the stock a year ago, based on the closing price of Rs 154.99 on April 9, would have translated into the purchase of about 645 shares of AGI Infra. At the closing price of Rs 362.05 on Friday, April 10, that investment would have grown to about Rs 2.33 lakh, delivering a return of 133 per cent.

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Over the past year, Indian equity markets have faced a series of challenges, from tariff-related worries to the recent US-Iran conflict, which triggered a sharp surge in crude oil prices. Crude rose above the $100 per barrel mark, a negative development for a net oil-importing country like India.

Even amid these headwinds, one Small-Cap stock has delivered multibagger returns to its shareholders over the last year. That stock is AGI Infra Limited, which has surged 133 per cent during the period.

AGI Infra Limited is a Real Estate development and Construction company with a strong presence in Ludhiana and other parts of Punjab.

For the quarter ended December 2025, AGI Infra reported a sharp improvement in profitability despite a decline in topline. Revenue from operations fell 4.28 per cent YoY to Rs 87.50 crore from Rs 91.41 crore, while total income declined 4.79 per cent YoY to Rs 89.43 crore. However, operating performance remained strong. EBITDA rose 27.78 per cent YoY to Rs 39.88 crore from Rs 31.21 crore, leading to a sharp expansion in EBITDA margin to 46 per cent from 34 per cent a year earlier. Net profit increased 36.95 per cent YoY to Rs 26.11 crore, marking the company’s highest-ever quarterly profit. PAT margin also improved to 30 per cent from 21 per cent, pointing to better cost control and improved operating efficiency.

In a recent development, AGI Infra received License No. LDC-101/2026 dated March 31, 2026, from the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) for the development of its Group Housing Colony project, ‘Utopia by AGI’, on a land parcel of 10.26 acres. The company received the licence on April 1, 2026. Located in the premium residential market of New Chandigarh, the project has a saleable area of around 31,93,697 sq ft and includes 661 residential flats across 3BHK, 4BHK, and 5BHK configurations. It also includes a range of planned amenities and conveniences for residents. This is the company’s maiden project in New Chandigarh.

The inventory mix comprises 189 units of 5BHK apartments, 252 units of 4BHK apartments, and 220 units of 3BHK apartments, taking the total inventory to 661 flats. ‘Utopia by AGI’ marks the company’s strategic entry into the New Chandigarh micro-market and strengthens its residential portfolio with a large premium housing project.

An investment of Rs 1 lakh in the stock a year ago, based on the closing price of Rs 154.99 on April 9, would have translated into the purchase of about 645 shares of AGI Infra. At the closing price of Rs 362.05 on Friday, April 10, that investment would have grown to about Rs 2.33 lakh, delivering a return of 133 per cent.

Another notable development is the sharp increase in FII holding in the March quarter. Foreign institutional investors raised their stake in the company to around 4.8 per cent from 0.8 per cent in the previous quarter. This represents an increase of 4 percentage points. Since 4.8 per cent is six times 0.8 per cent, it also amounts to a six-fold sequential rise in FII holding. This suggests a strong jump in foreign institutional interest in the stock, taking FII ownership to its highest level in recent years.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.