New Delhi, June 15 -- When mutual funds make large bets on a stock, investors often tend to take notice. Backed by research teams, company interactions and detailed sector analysis, fund managers often spot opportunities well before they become consensus trades. While portfolio activity should not be viewed as an investment recommendation, it can provide useful insights into where institutional money is moving.

The latest data for May shows which stocks attracted the highest mutual fund buying across large-, mid- and small-cap segments. The names span private-sector banks, consumer-facing internet businesses, energy companies and financial services firms, reflecting the breadth of mutual fund activity during the month.

Private-sector le...