Promoters have a significant impact on a company’s success and growth as they not only invest in the company but also hold executive positions. Hence, it is important for retail investors to consider the stakes held by promoters.
Generally, companies with higher promoter holdings are considered safer investments compared to those with lower promoter stakes. This is because if promoters themselves believe that the company’s stocks are worth purchasing, it indicates a higher likelihood of the company performing well in the future.
Alternatively, investors should carefully examine the motives behind a company’s promoter reducing their stakes. It is crucial to understand the reasons and implications of such reductions. Equally important is to investigate the identity of the buyers who have acquired the stakes.
If the shares have been purchased by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), it can be viewed as a positive signal. However, if public investors have acquired the stakes solely due to the selling of promoter stakes, it may not hold as much significance unless notable High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) or investors with substantial capital are involved.
This article highlights the companies in which promoters decreased their stakes during the first quarter of FY24.
Company Name | CMP Rs | M Cap Rs Cr | PE (x) | Promoter Holding in Q4 FY23 % | Promoter Holding in Q1 FY24 % | Change in Promoter Holding % |
HDFC AMC | 2,378.25 | 50,761.40 | 35.67 | 62.77 | 52.55 | -10.22 |
Timken India | 3,339.95 | 25,122.69 | 64.28 | 67.80 | 57.70 | -10.10 |
Credit Access Grameen | 1,284.65 | 20,090.49 | 24.32 | 73.68 | 66.77 | -6.91 |
Aether Industries | 1,070.25 | 13,325.74 | 102.68 | 87.07 | 81.81 | -5.26 |
RHI Magnesita | 619.50 | 12,619.91 | 109.15 | 60.11 | 55.47 | -4.64 |
Craftsman Auto | 4,280.00 | 9,042.95 | 37.99 | 58.77 | 54.99 | -3.78 |
Easy Trip Planner | 43.49 | 7,559.99 | 51.45 | 74.90 | 71.30 | -3.60 |
Coforge | 4,988.00 | 30,479.30 | 41.74 | 30.16 | 26.63 | -3.53 |
CIE Automotive | 528.90 | 20,064.46 | 27.80 | 68.89 | 65.70 | -3.19 |
Aditya Birla Capital | 183.85 | 47,726.74 | 18.99 | 71.02 | 69.10 | -1.92 |
The reduction of promoter stakes is merely one factor that investors consider when making investment decisions in any company. Ultimately, the decision to invest or hold onto an investment when promoter stakes reduce requires careful analysis of the specific circumstances surrounding the stake reduction and its potential implications for the company’s performance, governance, and future prospects.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet, and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.
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