Stock Buzz: Massive Block Deals Shake Up Indian Markets
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Aditya Birla Capital, Asian Paints, Wipro in Block Deal Focus
By S JHA
MUMBAI, June 12, 2025 – The Indian stock market buzzed with activity as a series of high-value block deals involving institutional investors and prominent stakeholders unfolded across large and mid-cap stocks, inviting keen investor attention.
According to insights shared by StockEdge on its Telegram channel, over ₹8,000 crore worth of shares changed hands in a single day, with companies like Aditya Birla Capital, Asian Paints, Wipro, Marksans Pharma, and Advait Energy Transitions at the forefront.
Aditya Birla Capital Sees Heavy Institutional Buying
Aditya Birla Capital Ltd. witnessed significant action as major mutual funds, including Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, HSBC Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, and Goldman Sachs, scooped up large quantities of shares.
Motilal Oswal alone acquired 2.47 crore shares for ₹600 crore, while Mirae Asset Mutual Fund picked up a 0.31% stake worth ₹200 crore at ₹242.65 per share. Goldman Sachs and BlackRock were among other buyers, mopping up a combined 1.8% stake for ₹1,136 crore.
“The seller, Jomei Investments Ltd., a special purpose vehicle of private equity firm Advent International, offloaded a 0.89% stake for ₹568 crore,” added the Kolkata-based brokerage firm.
Marksans Pharma: OrbiMed Exits with ₹257 Crore Deal
In the pharmaceutical sector, US-based investment firm OrbiMed made waves by divesting a 2.27% stake in Marksans Pharma Ltd. through its arm, OrbiMed Asia IV Mauritius FVCI.
The transaction involved over 1.02 crore equity shares sold at ₹249.95 each, totaling ₹257 crore, reducing OrbiMed’s holding to 8.61%. The large sell-off has put the pharma stock under the spotlight as investors gauge its future trajectory.
Vijay Kedia Bets Big on Advait Energy Transitions
Ace investor Vijay Kedia made a bold entry into Advait Energy Transitions Ltd., a small-cap firm specializing in renewable energy and power transmission solutions. Kedia Securities Private Ltd. purchased 1 lakh shares at ₹1,725 each, amounting to over ₹17 crore, equivalent to a 0.93% stake.
With noted investor Ashish Kacholia already holding a 2.67% stake, Advait Energy is now on many watchlists as a potential breakout stock in the green energy space.
Asian Paints Leads Mega Deals
Asian Paints Ltd. dominated the block deal landscape with a staggering ₹7,704 crore transaction involving 3.5 crore shares, or 3.64% of its equity, at ₹2,201 per share. While the seller remains unconfirmed, market speculation points to Reliance as a possible offloader.
The massive deal, executed in the block deal window, underscores strong institutional interest in the paint major despite a nearly 30% decline in its stock price over the past two years due to competitive pressures and sluggish urban demand.
Wipro’s Azim Premji Trust Reshuffles Stake
Wipro Ltd. saw promoter-linked action as the Azim Premji Trust offloaded a 1.72% stake, or 18.05 crore equity shares, for ₹4,674.77 crore at an average price of ₹258.99 per share.
“Notably, promoter entities Prazim Traders and Zash Traders stepped in as buyers, keeping the shares within the promoter group,” added StockEdge.
A separate transaction saw the Azim Premji Trust sell a 1.93% stake for ₹5,057 crore, further highlighting promoter-level restructuring.
Bajaj Finance, Eternal, and Schaeffler India also recorded significant block deals, contributing to the day’s total transaction value exceeding ₹8,000 crore. While specific details on these deals remain limited, their scale suggests robust institutional activity across sectors.
Market Implications
Market analysts view these block deals as potential indicators of future price movements. “When big institutions and top investors like Vijay Kedia move, it signals confidence or strategic realignment. Tracking who’s buying and selling can offer clues about market direction,” said a StockEdge analyst.
The surge in block deals, particularly post-earnings season, reflects heightened activity as insiders and institutions capitalize on market stability, according to Amit Ramchandani of Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
(Disclaimer: This article makes no recommendation for any kind of trades in the stock market)
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