Murugappa Group Investments: How Rs 1 Lakh Grew Over Time

If you are active in the stock market, we are sure that you have heard about the Murugappa Group. Established in 1900, the Murugappa Group headquarters situated in Chennai, with a valuation of Rs 547 billion (or Rs 54,722 crore), stands as a prominent Indian business conglomerate. The group encompasses 29 diverse businesses, ten of which are publicly listed on the NSE and BSE.

The Murugappa Group commands a dominant position across various product categories such as Abrasives, Technical Ceramics, Minerals, Auto Components and systems, Power Conversion Equipment, and Transformers and reactors for the Power T&D segment.

Furthermore, the group provides solutions for Railways encompassing Rolling Stock and signalling Equipment, as well as excels in domains including Bicycles, Fertilisers, Sugar, Tea, and Spirulina (Nutraceuticals).

The group’s reach extends globally with a notable presence on 6 continents and robust collaborations with esteemed international entities including Groupe Chimique Tunisien, Foskor, Mitsui Sumitomo, Morgan Advanced Materials, Yanmar & Co., and Compagnie Des Phosphate De Gafsa (CPG).

Renowned brands like BSA, Hercules, Montra, Mach City, Ballmaster, Ajax, Rhodius, Parry’s, Chola, Gromor, Shanthi Gears, and Paramfos are emblematic of the Murugappa Group’s diverse portfolio. In addition, the group, housing a workforce exceeding 59,000 employees, nurtures a culture of professionalism.

So, in this article, we will explore what the value would be today if someone had invested Rs 1 lakh in the stocks of Murugappa Group three years ago.

 After analysing the data, the shares of CG Power & Industrial Solutions stand out as the top performer, having generated a remarkable 1795% return over the last three years. This means that an initial investment of Rs 1 lakh has grown to Rs 18.95 lakh today. Similarly, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company has also delivered an impressive return of 345%.

Conversely, Coromandel International, a significant player in the fertilizers sector, has achieved a more modest return of 35% during the same period, which is the lowest among all the listed shares of the group.

Cumulatively, if someone had invested Rs 1 lakh in each of these ten stocks, totalling Rs 10 lakh, it would now be valued at Rs 46 lakh.

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.