Explore the top highest-value bulk deal purchases on NSE from May 19, 2025, including major moves by Kotak Mutual Fund and Aakraya Research LLP.
Top Bulk Deal Buys by Value – May 19, 2025: Large Investors Place Aggressive Bets
On 19 May, 2025, the Indian equities saw a spate of high-value bulk deals on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Top institutional investors, research houses, and fund houses undertook huge equity buys in various sectors, reflecting strong confidence in specific firms. The largest among those was the huge buy by Aakraya Research LLP in Cochin Shipyard Ltd (COCHINSHIP), representing the largest value-based transaction of the day.
This piece highlights the highest value bulk deal buys on May 19, listing the stocks, deal sizes, and the institutions. These deals not only show investor sentiment but also point towards potential momentum plays and conviction bets for the long term.
1. Cochin Shipyard Ltd (COCHINSHIP)
- Buyer: Aakraya Research LLP
- Quantity: 13,50,579 shares
- Average Price: ₹2050.89
- Deal Value: ₹276.99 crore
Aakraya Research LLP made the biggest splash with this ₹277 crore investment in Cochin Shipyard, a prominent player in India’s shipbuilding industry. This large trade hints at bullish expectations from the defence and shipping sector.
2. Ami Organics Ltd (AMIORG)
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- Buyer: Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
- Quantity: 13,48,921 shares
- Average Price: ₹1115.00
- Deal Value: ₹150.40 crore (Duplicate entries reported; only counted once)
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund acquired a significant share in Ami Organics, a specialty chemicals producer. The value of more than ₹150 crore reflects increasing faith in the pharma and chemical supply chain.
3. Garden Reach Shipbuilders (GRSE)
- Buyer: Aakraya Research LLP
- Quantity: 5,96,227 shares
- Average Price: ₹2485.62
- Deal Value: ₹148.19 crore
Continuing its focus on shipbuilding, Aakraya also invested heavily in GRSE. With two major shipyard investments on the same day, the firm seems to be aligning with the long-term defense and maritime growth story.
4. Paras Defence and Space Technologies (PARAS)
- Buyer: HRTI Private Limited
- Quantity: 5,00,173 shares
- Average Price: ₹1773.62
- Deal Value: ₹88.71 crore
A notable mid-cap defense stock, Paras Defence attracted HRTI’s interest in a large buy, possibly driven by expectations of defense budget tailwinds or upcoming government contracts.
5. Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TITAGARH)
- Buyer: Graviton Research Capital LLP
- Quantity: 7,53,216 shares
- Average Price: ₹956.23
- Deal Value: ₹72.02 crore
Graviton, known for its algorithmic investment approach, made a calculated entry into Titagarh, a leading player in rolling stock and metro coach manufacturing.
6. Paras Defence and Space Technologies (PARAS)
- Buyer: Aakraya Research LLP
- Quantity: 3,94,622 shares
- Average Price: ₹1806.39
- Deal Value: ₹71.28 crore
This secondary investment in Paras by Aakraya confirms their broader defense investment theme.
7. Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TITAGARH)
- Buyer: HRTI Private Limited
- Quantity: 6,89,951 shares
- Average Price: ₹955.66
- Deal Value: ₹65.94 crore
A second major buy in Titagarh by HRTI underlines growing investor conviction in the company’s long-term infrastructure outlook.
8. Premier Explosives Ltd (PREMEXPLN)
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- Buyer: HRTI Private Limited
- Quantity: 4,89,002 shares
- Average Price: ₹568.84
- Deal Value: ₹27.82 crore
A key defense and aerospace supplier, Premier Explosives, received increased interest, likely driven by defense capex and rising orders.
9. Premier Explosives Ltd (PREMEXPLN)
- Buyer: Aakraya Research LLP
- Quantity: 3,29,299 shares
- Average Price: ₹568.87
- Deal Value: ₹18.73 crore
This parallel purchase in Premier Explosives by Aakraya aligns with its consistent focus on defense-sector assets.
Summary Table: Top Bulk Deal Buys – May 19, 2025
| Rank | Symbol | Buyer | Deal Value (₹ Crore) |
| 1 | COCHINSHIP | Aakraya Research LLP | 276.99 |
| 2 | AMIORG | Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund | 150.40 |
| 3 | GRSE | Aakraya Research LLP | 148.20 |
| 4 | PARAS | HRTI Private Limited | 88.71 |
| 5 | TITAGARH | Graviton Research Capital LLP | 72.02 |
| 6 | PARAS | Aakraya Research LLP | 71.28 |
| 7 | TITAGARH | HRTI Private Limited | 65.94 |
| 8 | PREMEXPLN | HRTI Private Limited | 27.82 |
| 9 | PREMEXPLN | Aakraya Research LLP | 18.73 |
Market Takeaway
May 19, 2025, bulk deal activity highlights significant institutional appetite for defense, infrastructure, and chemicals. The dominance of Aakraya Research LLP, HRTI Private Limited, and Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund in these buys signals their strategic positioning ahead of potential earnings growth or favorable policy shifts.
