Discover major SAST acquisitions on May 19, 2025, featuring moves by Antfin, Aditya Birla MF, Clarus Capital, and more across NSE-listed companies.
Top SAST Deals on May 19, 2025: Key Acquisitions Across Indian Stocks
Indian stock exchanges saw a number of substantial SAST disclosures on May 19, 2025, indicating increased investor interest and strategic stake purchases across various listed companies. The filings indicate a combination of open market purchases, preferential allotments, and other acquisition methods by institutional investors and strategic players.
Here is a summary of the major disclosures:
Antfin Acquires Stake in PAYTM
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One of the standout transactions was from Antfin (Netherlands) Holding B.V., who bought more equity shares in PAYTM, increasing its holding to 5.84% through the open market. This transaction reflects Antfin’s continued fascination with India’s digital payments sector.
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NCL SG Holdings Ups Stake in EMBDL
In another significant deal, NCL SG Holdings Pte Ltd raised its stake in Embassy Developments Ltd (EMBDL) by 5.84%, taking its holding to 8.38%. This acquisition was classified under “Others,” likely pointing to a block or negotiated deal.
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Mutual Fund Action: Aditya Birla Sun Life MF in NATHBIOGEN
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund disclosed a stake increase in NATHBIOGEN, reporting a total holding of 3.2% via open market purchases. This reflects growing interest from institutional investors in agri-tech and bio-genomics.
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PC Jeweller Sees Preferential Allotments
New Track Garments Pvt Ltd acquired a combined 1.04% stake in PCJEWELLER through two separate preferential allotment tranches. Its total holding now stands at 1.08%, signaling renewed confidence in the troubled jewelry retailer.
Clarus Capital & ClearEdge Target ADOR
Two separate acquirers—Clarus Capital I and ClearEdge LLC—disclosed incremental purchases in ADOR, raising their combined holding beyond 5%. Clarus acquired 0.34%, while ClearEdge added 0.04%, showcasing parallel accumulation strategies.
Strategic Acquisition in KRITINUT
Chartered Finance & Leasing Ltd picked up a 0.98% stake in KRITINUT, pushing its total holding to 4.48% through open market purchases.
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WANBURY Sees Large Trustee Buy-In
Catalyst Trusteeship Ltd, acting on behalf of debenture holders, disclosed a significant 26% stake in WANBURY, marking the largest single acquisition in this batch.
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UMIYA-MRO: Retail Accumulation by Promoter
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Aniruddha Bhanuprasad Mehta acquired small but consistent stakes in UMIYA-MRO, increasing his holding from 22.24% to 22.3% through two market transactions.
Other Notable Acquisitions
- SHAKTIPUMP: Vintex Tools & Machineries Pvt Ltd maintained a holding of 4.03% via open market deals.
- GODFRYPHLP: Jupiter Asset Management Ltd declared a 5.13% holding via open market accumulation.
View Filing - AETHER: Purnima Ashwin Desa raised her stake to 17.41% under “Others” category.
View Filing - SILVERTUC: Vipul Haridas Thakkar bought 0.01%, totaling 20.3% holding.
View Filing - IITL & NORTHARC: Minimal disclosures with zero shareholding maintained by Nimbus Projects Ltd and 360 ONE Special Opportunities Fund Series 2, respectively.
Conclusion
May 19, 2025, recorded a flurry of strategic equity acquisitions, with heavy activity from institutional investors and private entities. From block deals in WANBURY and EMBDL to mutual fund accumulation in NATHBIOGEN, the disclosures underscore a dynamic equity environment.
Investors tracking shareholding patterns and substantial stake changes should monitor these developments closely for future market implications.
