Top 10 Anchor Deals in May 2025: Major Trades on BSE

In May 2025, anchor investors staged strong plays on the Indian equity markets, especially on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The month saw large-scale offloads from well-known figures such as Shubham Ashokbhai Patel and Dulcet Advisory Private Limited, showing strategic exits or rebalancing of their portfolios.

Anchor investors, who specialize in stabilizing IPOs and secondary offerings, tend to be market signals. When such participants place big trades, both retail and institutional investors take note. Below is a list of the top 10 anchor deals in May 2025 by traded quantity.

🔟 GVFILM – Shubham Ashokbhai Patel | 39,050,000 shares sold

Date: May 2, 2025
Price: ₹0.50
Exchange: BSE

In the largest transaction of the month, Shubham Ashokbhai Patel sold over 3.9 crore shares of GVFILM. The deal was executed at a modest price of ₹0.50 per share, signaling a major divestment by the anchor.

9️⃣ GVFILM – Shubham Ashokbhai Patel | 34,141,098 shares sold

Date: May 6, 2025
Price: ₹0.50
Exchange: BSE

Just a few days later, Patel offloaded another 3.4 crore shares of GVFILM, maintaining the same price level. The repeated transactions hint at a planned exit strategy.

8️⃣ STANCAP – Dulcet Advisory Pvt Ltd | 24,070,000 shares sold

Date: May 14, 2025
Price: ₹0.39
Exchange: BSE

Dulcet Advisory, another major anchor, exited nearly 2.4 crore shares in STANCAP. The price point suggests a penny stock play, potentially capitalizing on earlier gains.

7️⃣ GVFILM – Shubham Ashokbhai Patel | 16,658,902 shares sold

Date: May 7, 2025
Price: ₹0.40
Exchange: BSE

Continuing his streak, Patel reduced another significant chunk of GVFILM holdings, this time at a slightly lower price.

6️⃣ STANCAP – Dulcet Advisory Pvt Ltd | 15,700,000 shares sold

Date: May 6, 2025
Price: ₹0.39
Exchange: BSE

Dulcet made another sizable sell-off in STANCAP, possibly reacting to market volatility or restructuring its equity positions.

5️⃣ STANCAP – Dulcet Advisory Pvt Ltd | 13,385,000 shares sold

Date: May 15, 2025
Price: ₹0.40
Exchange: BSE

A third major deal from Dulcet within the same month showcases its consistent withdrawal from STANCAP.

4️⃣ GVFILM – Shubham Ashokbhai Patel | 11,129,422 shares sold

Date: May 9, 2025
Price: ₹0.38
Exchange: BSE

As prices dipped, Patel exited another 1.1 crore shares of GVFILM, likely minimizing exposure in a falling market.

3️⃣ MURAE – Shubham Ashokbhai Patel | 10,000,000 shares bought

Date: May 9, 2025
Price: ₹1.28
Exchange: BSE

Interestingly, not all trades were exits. Patel made a strategic entry into MURAE, buying 1 crore shares—potentially a reallocation from GVFILM.

2️⃣ STANCAP – Dulcet Advisory Pvt Ltd | 9,632,000 shares sold

Date: May 2, 2025
Price: ₹0.44
Exchange: BSE

Dulcet’s activity kicked off the month with this early sell order in STANCAP, higher priced compared to its later trades.

1️⃣ MURAE – Shubham Ashokbhai Patel | 7,500,000 shares sold

Date: May 9, 2025
Price: ₹1.29
Exchange: BSE

The same day he bought 1 crore shares of MURAE, Patel also sold 75 lakh shares—indicating intra-day strategy or multiple trading accounts.

Summary

The anchor trades in May 2025 indicate a highly active month for GVFILM and STANCAP, both experiencing heavy offloading. Shubham Ashokbhai Patel and Dulcet Advisory Pvt Ltd were the most prominent anchors involved in these top transactions. With low-priced penny stocks being the focus, it suggests strategic positioning or liquidation activity.

For market watchers and retail investors, these anchor deals provide critical cues about underlying stock momentum and institutional sentiment.