List of Momentum Stocks in India in 2026
Momentum stocks are shares that have shown strong price movement over a recent period and continue to attract investor interest. These stocks often outperform the broader market due to factors such as earnings growth, positive business developments, sector trends or rising trading volumes. However, since momentum can change quickly, understanding how these stocks work and the risks involved is important before evaluating them.
Momentum Stocks - List of Momentum Stocks in India 2026
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| NameStocks (68)↓ | ↓Sub-SectorSub-Sector↓ | ↓Market CapMarket Cap↓ | ↓Close PriceClose Price↓ | ↓PE RatioPE Ratio↓ | ↓1M Return1M Return↓ | ↓1D Return1D Return↓ | ↓Return on EquityReturn on Equity↓ | ↓PB RatioPB Ratio↓ | ↓1Y Return1Y Return↓ | ↓6M Return6M Return↓ | ↓% Away From 52W High% Away From 52W High↓ | ↓Daily VolumeDaily Volume↓ | ||
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| 1. | Sterlite Technologies LtdSTLTECH | Telecom EquipmentsTelecom Equipments | 41,826.2841,826.28 | 839.00839.00 | 746.90746.90 | 33.0533.05 | 3.123.12 | 2.632.63 | 18.4418.44 | 580.62580.62 | 384.41384.41 | 8.708.70 | 14,28,550.0014,28,550.00 | |
| 2. | Sansera Engineering LimitedSANSERA | Auto PartsAuto Parts | 26,814.8126,814.81 | 4,615.504,615.50 | 82.7482.74 | 17.2517.25 | 7.417.41 | 11.0311.03 | 8.638.63 | 208.65208.65 | 125.76125.76 | 0.310.31 | 9,09,946.009,09,946.00 | |
| 3. | Welspun Corp LtdWELCORP | Iron & SteelIron & Steel | 72,853.4872,853.48 | 2,745.002,745.00 | 45.1745.17 | 18.7618.76 | -0.64-0.64 | 18.8118.81 | 7.757.75 | 207.61207.61 | 256.05256.05 | 3.063.06 | 14,33,192.0014,33,192.00 | |
| 4. | TD Power Systems LtdTDPOWERSYS | Heavy Electrical EquipmentsHeavy Electrical Equipments | 23,349.9023,349.90 | 757.00757.00 | 97.7997.79 | -2.83-2.83 | 1.301.30 | 24.7224.72 | 21.7921.79 | 179.36179.36 | 84.7084.70 | 8.008.00 | 17,09,292.0017,09,292.00 | |
| 5. | Shilpa Medicare LtdSHILPAMED | PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals | 20,942.9020,942.90 | 1,033.001,033.00 | 86.0786.07 | 26.3426.34 | -3.53-3.53 | 9.829.82 | 8.088.08 | 152.43152.43 | 230.72230.72 | 4.074.07 | 6,71,739.006,71,739.00 | |
| 6. | Diamond Power Infrastructure LtdDIACABS | Electrical Components & EquipmentsElectrical Components & Equipments | 22,490.4622,490.46 | 374.85374.85 | 156.87156.87 | 1.901.90 | -0.32-0.32 | -- | -25.60-25.60 | 131.82131.82 | 217.83217.83 | 7.787.78 | 5,44,795.005,44,795.00 | |
| 7. | Laurus Labs LtdLAURUSLABS | PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals | 1,09,007.991,09,007.99 | 2,003.002,003.00 | 122.65122.65 | 11.4711.47 | -0.72-0.72 | 17.7217.72 | 20.0720.07 | 121.62121.62 | 108.34108.34 | 1.491.49 | 14,53,059.0014,53,059.00 | |
| 8. | Aether Industries LimitedAETHER | Specialty ChemicalsSpecialty Chemicals | 21,762.0621,762.06 | 1,645.001,645.00 | 99.1799.17 | 1.131.13 | 0.330.33 | 9.379.37 | 8.868.86 | 118.90118.90 | 51.6151.61 | 4.384.38 | 1,59,419.001,59,419.00 | |
| 9. | Syrma SGS Technology LimitedSYRMA | Electronic EquipmentsElectronic Equipments | 33,002.4433,002.44 | 1,732.901,732.90 | 103.85103.85 | 18.7618.76 | 1.141.14 | 13.0013.00 | 10.7710.77 | 112.46112.46 | 132.29132.29 | 4.104.10 | 40,18,452.0040,18,452.00 | |
| 10. | Apar Industries LtdAPARINDS | Electrical Components & EquipmentsElectrical Components & Equipments | 79,327.1479,327.14 | 18,290.0018,290.00 | 81.2081.20 | 6.996.99 | -3.46-3.46 | 19.7419.74 | 14.7114.71 | 109.86109.86 | 86.5486.54 | 5.335.33 | 2,06,702.002,06,702.00 | |
| 11. | Multi Commodity Exchange of India LimitedMCX | Stock Exchanges & RatingsStock Exchanges & Ratings | 81,673.5781,673.57 | 3,267.003,267.00 | 61.3461.34 | 1.961.96 | 1.811.81 | 56.2756.27 | 28.6828.68 | 104.46104.46 | 41.1641.16 | 6.526.52 | 10,54,809.0010,54,809.00 | |
| 12. | Sona BLW Precision Forgings LtdSONACOMS | Auto PartsAuto Parts | 49,633.8149,633.81 | 806.00806.00 | 77.5377.53 | -1.05-1.05 | 1.351.35 | 10.8710.87 | 8.098.09 | 91.6391.63 | 66.2066.20 | 4.714.71 | 14,82,184.0014,82,184.00 | |
| 13. | Prime Focus LimitedPFOCUS | AnimationAnimation | 27,463.4627,463.46 | 357.00357.00 | 125.55125.55 | 19.4319.43 | 1.231.23 | 9.539.53 | 10.7910.79 | 91.3991.39 | 26.0626.06 | 2.802.80 | 42,50,422.0042,50,422.00 | |
| 14. | Sai Life Sciences LimitedSAILIFE | BiotechnologyBiotechnology | 34,156.8534,156.85 | 1,609.601,609.60 | 97.9097.90 | 10.1610.16 | 0.100.10 | 15.1315.13 | 13.7513.75 | 84.1084.10 | 62.8862.88 | 5.435.43 | 2,74,127.002,74,127.00 | |
| 15. | Aegis Logistics LtdAEGISLOG | Oil & Gas - Storage & TransportationOil & Gas - Storage & Transportation | 52,158.6052,158.60 | 1,415.001,415.00 | 58.0758.07 | 0.370.37 | -4.78-4.78 | 12.3812.38 | 5.945.94 | 83.1783.17 | 140.67140.67 | 8.048.04 | 21,91,419.0021,91,419.00 | |
| 16. | Welspun Living LtdWELSPUNLIV | TextilesTextiles | 20,322.9720,322.97 | 223.50223.50 | 99.4199.41 | 16.1616.16 | 3.533.53 | 4.134.13 | 4.084.08 | 81.1381.13 | 103.27103.27 | 0.220.22 | 50,96,872.0050,96,872.00 | |
| 17. | Bharat Heavy Electricals LtdBHEL | Heavy Electrical EquipmentsHeavy Electrical Equipments | 1,50,912.631,50,912.63 | 425.50425.50 | 94.3194.31 | 3.223.22 | -1.82-1.82 | 6.296.29 | 5.775.77 | 77.5977.59 | 68.2868.28 | 4.944.94 | 46,45,046.0046,45,046.00 | |
| 18. | Finolex Cables LimitedFINCABLES | CablesCables | 21,406.9221,406.92 | 1,463.901,463.90 | 29.9929.99 | 14.6814.68 | 4.594.59 | 12.3312.33 | 3.523.52 | 75.2275.22 | 81.0481.04 | 2.332.33 | 16,66,556.0016,66,556.00 | |
| 19. | Lenskart Solutions LtdLENSKART | Retail - SpecialityRetail - Speciality | 1,18,942.451,18,942.45 | 692.00692.00 | 240.96240.96 | 3.013.01 | 1.191.19 | 6.566.56 | 13.4413.44 | 71.6771.67 | 37.9937.99 | 4.774.77 | 68,55,356.0068,55,356.00 | |
| 20. | INDO-MIM LtdINDOMIM | Auto PartsAuto Parts | 57,431.4857,431.48 | 1,235.351,235.35 | 107.64107.64 | 39.2039.20 | 6.366.36 | 21.2621.26 | 20.3720.37 | 66.5566.55 | 66.5566.55 | 1.021.02 | 81,33,422.0081,33,422.00 |
Disclaimer: Please note that the above table is for informational purposes only, and is not recommendatory. Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing. The data is derived from Tickertape Stock Screener and is subject to real-time updates.
Selection criteria: Minimum Market Cap: 20000 | 1Y Return (%): High | 6M Return (%): High |% Away From 52W High: 0.01 |Daily Volume: 100000
Selection criteria: Minimum Market Cap: 20000 | 1Y Return (%): High | 6M Return (%): High |% Away From 52W High: 0.01 |Daily Volume: 100000
Overview of High Momentum Stocks in India
Cupid Ltd
Established in 1993, Cupid Ltd is an Indian company with operations across healthcare, personal wellness and consumer products. It serves domestic and international markets and has been expanding its portfolio and distribution presence across multiple product categories.
Ather Energy Ltd
Established in 2013, Ather Energy Ltd is an electric two-wheeler company that designs and manufactures electric scooters, battery packs, and connected-vehicle software. It also operates the Ather Grid charging network.
Aditya Infotech Ltd
Established in 1994, Aditya Infotech Ltd provides video surveillance and electronic security products under the CP PLUS brand. Its solutions are used across homes, businesses, government facilities and infrastructure projects.
Acutaas Chemicals Ltd
Established in 2004 as Ami Organics, Acutaas Chemicals Ltd manufactures speciality chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates. Its products cater to industries including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, electronics and advanced materials.
HFCL Ltd
Established in 1987, HFCL Ltd is a telecommunications and technology company involved in optical fibre, telecom equipment, digital network solutions and defence communication systems. It serves telecom operators, enterprises and government customers.
What are Momentum Stocks?
Momentum stocks are shares that have shown a strong upward price trend over a specific period and continue to outperform the broader market or their peers. Momentum investing is based on the idea that stocks performing well may continue to perform well in the near term. Investors typically assess momentum using factors such as recent price returns, trading volumes, relative strength and technical indicators.
Nifty Momentum Indices in India
Nifty 200 Momentum 30 Index: This index selects 30 stocks from the Nifty 200 universe based on a Normalised Momentum Score (NMS), which is derived from 6-month and 12-month price returns adjusted for volatility. Stocks are weighted by their momentum score multiplied by their free-float market capitalisation. The index is rebalanced semi-annually in March and September.
Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index: This index extends the selection universe to the Nifty 500, picking the 50 highest-ranked stocks by Normalised Momentum Score. It covers a broader market cap range, including mid-cap and small-cap stocks with strong recent performance relative to their peers.
How to Invest in Momentum Stocks?
Investing in momentum stocks through Tickertape is straightforward. Tickertape is a powerful stock analysis and screening tool that helps investors research stocks across technical, fundamental and financial parameters. Here’s how you can use Tickertape to explore and invest in the best momentum stocks:
- Sign Up and Log In: Create an account on Tickertape, or log in if you already have one.
- Open the Momentum Stocks Screener: Go to the Momentum Stocks Screener to explore stocks showing relatively strong price performance.
- Apply Relevant Filters: Use Tickertape’s stock screener filters to assess factors such as returns, relative strength, trading volume, market capitalisation, valuation and profitability. Combining momentum indicators with other parameters can help narrow down stocks that match your research criteria.
- Analyse Stock Data: Review each company’s financials, performance metrics, valuation, forecasts, corporate actions and red flags. This can help you understand whether the stock’s price momentum is supported by its financial and business performance.
- Compare Stocks: Compare shortlisted momentum stocks with their sector peers and relevant market indices. This can help determine whether a stock is showing genuine relative outperformance or simply moving with the broader market.
- Add Stocks to Your Watchlist: Add shortlisted stocks to your watchlist to monitor their price movements, financial updates and changes in momentum over time.
- Invest Through Your Broker: After completing your research and selecting a stock, you can place a buy order through your brokerage account linked to Tickertape.
You can track price movements, corporate announcements and other updates for selected stocks using Tickertape Alerts. You can also connect your investments to Tickertape and review diversification, performance and potential red flags through its portfolio analysis tools.
Advantages of Investing in Momentum Stocks
Benefit From Continuing Trends
Momentum stocks have already shown strong price performance over a specific period. Investors may benefit if positive market sentiment, improving business performance or favourable industry conditions help the upward trend continue for a longer time.
Focus on Relative Outperformers
Momentum investing helps identify stocks performing better than the broader market, their sector or similar companies. This makes it easier to track businesses that are currently attracting stronger investor interest and showing comparatively better price strength.
Data-Based Stock Selection
Momentum stocks are generally selected using measurable indicators such as historical returns, relative strength, trading volume and price movement. This creates a more structured approach to stock selection instead of relying only on opinions or market speculation.
Ability to Adapt to Market Changes
Momentum portfolios are usually reviewed at regular intervals. Stocks with weakening trends may be removed and replaced with stronger performers, helping the portfolio adjust as market leadership shifts across companies, sectors and investment themes.
Exposure to Emerging Market Leaders
Momentum strategies may identify companies benefiting from improving earnings, new business opportunities or favourable sector developments. These stocks can emerge as market leaders when their performance and investor interest strengthen faster than the broader market.
Diversification Across Sectors
Strong momentum can appear in different sectors at different times. This may provide exposure to several industries rather than concentrating the portfolio in one area, depending on where the strongest price trends are developing.
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Risks of Investing in Momentum Stocks
Momentum Reversals
Trend-following strategies do not identify the fundamental cause of a price move. When market conditions shift, reversals can occur quickly and sharply, particularly in stocks that have appreciated significantly and are also highly valued. These events are sometimes referred to as momentum crashes.
Higher Volatility
Stocks that have shown strong recent price performance often carry above-average volatility compared to the broader market. During corrections, drawdowns in trend-following portfolios can be steeper than in more stable, lower-volatility investment strategies.
Timing Sensitivity
Entering a position too late in a price move, after the majority of the trend has already played out, increases the risk of buying at the top. Exit timing carries a similar challenge, as momentum signals typically lag behind actual price turns.
Sector Concentration Risk
Momentum screens may produce results concentrated in sectors experiencing thematic interest. If that sector theme reverses broadly, multiple holdings in the same screen may decline together, reducing the diversification benefit of the approach.
Portfolio Turnover and Costs
Maintaining a momentum-based portfolio requires periodic rebalancing to remove stocks whose price strength has faded and add new entries. Higher portfolio turnover increases transaction costs and tax incidence, particularly where short-term capital gains rates apply.
Factors to Consider Before Investing in Momentum Stocks
Momentum Measurement Period
Momentum can be measured over different periods, such as three, six or twelve months. A stock may appear strong over one timeframe but weak over another, so investors should understand the lookback period used to identify momentum.
Strength of the Trend
A steady price rise may indicate stronger momentum than a sharp increase over a few trading sessions. Investors can examine whether the stock has consistently outperformed or whether its returns were driven by a single event.
Relative Performance
Momentum is generally assessed by comparing a stock’s returns with a benchmark, sector index or peer group. A rising stock may still have weak relative momentum if the broader market or its competitors have delivered significantly higher returns.
Liquidity and Market Capitalisation
Low-liquidity and smaller-cap momentum stocks can experience large price swings and wider bid-ask spreads. Investors may also find it difficult to buy or sell significant quantities without affecting the stock’s market price.
Entry Price and Valuation
Momentum stocks may already have risen sharply before entering a momentum screen. Investors should assess valuation ratios, recent price gains and distance from historical averages to understand whether expectations are already reflected in the share price.
Market Conditions
Momentum strategies may perform differently across market phases. They can benefit from clear, sustained trends but may face frequent reversals in sideways, highly volatile, or rapidly changing markets where leadership shifts quickly.
Conclusion
Momentum stocks can help investors participate in strong market trends, but price movement should not be the only basis for making an investment decision. It is important to analyse stocks across multiple parameters, including financial performance, valuation, profitability, debt, liquidity and business fundamentals. The Tickertape Stocks Screener can help investors compare and filter stocks using a wide range of financial, fundamental and technical parameters. This can support a more detailed evaluation of momentum stocks beyond their recent price performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Momentum Stocks
What are momentum stocks?
Momentum stocks are shares that have recorded strong price performance over a specific period compared with the broader market or their sector peers. Momentum investing is based on the idea that an existing price trend may continue for some time.How to find momentum stocks?
You can find momentum stocks by comparing their three-month, six-month or twelve-month returns with a benchmark index and sector peers. Indicators such as relative strength, trading volume, moving averages, and proximity to 52-week highs can help identify strong trends. The Tickertape Stocks Screener can be used to filter stocks using these technical indicators alongside valuation, profitability, debt and other fundamental parameters.Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation. Please do your own research or consult a financial advisor before investing.
Is momentum investing the same as growth investing?
No, momentum investing focuses mainly on recent price performance and relative strength. Growth investing focuses on companies expected to record strong revenue or earnings growth. A growth stock may have momentum, but the two strategies use different selection criteria.Are momentum stocks suitable for long-term investing?
Momentum stocks can be held for different periods, but momentum strategies usually require regular monitoring and rebalancing. A stock may be removed when its price trend weakens, even when its long-term business prospects remain unchanged.Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation. Please do your own research or consult a financial advisor before investing.
What are the main risks of investing in momentum stocks?
The main risks include sudden trend reversals, high valuations, market volatility and sector concentration. Stocks that rise quickly may also decline sharply when investor sentiment changes, earnings disappoint or market leadership shifts to another sector.Do bullish momentum stocks always have strong fundamentals?
A stock may gain momentum because of market sentiment, news, speculation or short-term events. Investors should also examine revenue, profitability, debt, cash flow, valuation and business prospects before making an investment decision.How does trading volume affect momentum?
Higher trading volume during a price rise may indicate wider investor participation and stronger buying interest. However, rising prices supported by low volumes may be less reliable, particularly in small-cap or illiquid stocks where fewer trades can influence prices.How often should momentum stocks be reviewed?
The review frequency depends on the momentum strategy. Some portfolios are reviewed monthly, while others may be rebalanced quarterly or at different intervals. Frequent reviews can respond faster to changing trends but may also increase turnover, taxes and transaction costs.Can momentum stocks come from any sector?
Yes, momentum can emerge in any sector depending on market conditions, earnings trends, policy developments and investor interest. As a result, momentum portfolios may have higher exposure to sectors performing strongly during a particular market phase.How can investors analyse the best momentum stocks?
Investors can examine momentum indicators alongside financial performance, valuation, profitability, debt, liquidity and business fundamentals. The Tickertape Stocks Screener allows users to filter and compare stocks across fundamental, financial and technical parameters instead of relying only on recent price trends.Are momentum stocks suitable for beginners?
Momentum stocks may involve frequent monitoring, higher volatility and sudden price reversals. Beginners should first understand how momentum is measured, review the company’s fundamentals and assess whether the strategy matches their risk tolerance, investment horizon and ability to track the portfolio.Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation. Please do your own research or consult a financial advisor before investing.
Can momentum stocks lose momentum quickly?
Momentum can weaken due to disappointing financial results, profit booking, regulatory changes, broader market corrections or changes in investor sentiment. This is why momentum-based portfolios generally require periodic review rather than relying only on past price performance.
