Promoters of IEL, ROML, and Keerthi Industries significantly raise their stakes. Full analysis of recent top promoter deals in Indian stocks.
Top Promoter Deals: Major Stake Increases in IEL, ROML, Keerthi Industries
In recent filings, a few Indian listed firms have seen significant promoter action, reflecting increased confidence in their own companies. Most notably, big stake raises were seen in Indiabulls Enterprises Ltd (IEL), Raj Oil Mills Ltd (ROML), and Keerthi Industries Ltd, with large promoter stakes being increased through open market purchases.
This is part of a wider trend of promoter purchases, typically viewed as a bullish sign by institutional and retail investors. In what follows, we examine the biggest promoter transactions highlighted in recent filings.
Indiabulls Enterprises Ltd (IEL): A Bold Double Entry
Two key promoter entities – Inuus Developers Private Limited and Valerian Real Estate Private Limited – have simultaneously raised their stakes in IEL, each increasing their shareholding from 5.44% to 15.96%, marking an identical 10.52% stake increase.
Such coordinated action often suggests a long-term commitment by the promoter group and confidence in the company’s upcoming growth trajectory. IEL operates in the diversified financial services and real estate segments, and promoter consolidation could indicate restructuring or strategic alignment ahead.
Keerthi Industries Ltd: Emerging From the Shadows
In a move that caught market watchers by surprise, Chetan Anand Buradagunta, a key promoter of Keerthi Industries Ltd, increased his stake from 0.25% to 3.36%, an absolute jump of 3.11%.
Keerthi Industries, a player in the cement and power segments, has recently shown signs of recovery, and this promoter activity may hint at confidence in its future fundamentals. Though still a modest total stake, the significant percentage increase is a strong signal of promoter interest.
Raj Oil Mills Ltd (ROML): Collective Confidence
In one of the most clustered buying sprees in recent times, three individuals from the Shaikh family – Parvez, Tabrez, and Humayun Shafi Ahmed Shaikh – each reported identical stake hikes in Raj Oil Mills Ltd, rising from a negligible 0.01% to a substantial 7.69%.
This move, which totals more than 23% when aggregated, points toward a unified promoter strategy. ROML, a known name in edible oil manufacturing, may be on the verge of revival or a business turnaround, which this buying activity appears to support.
Other Noteworthy Promoter Movements
Aside from the headline-makers, several smaller but interesting promoter deals have been disclosed:
- MANJU DEVI JAIN, promoter of Akme Fintrade (India) Ltd (AFIL), increased her stake by 0.87%, going from 2.72% to 3.59%.
- DEVENDRA FINVEST AND HOLDING PVT LTD upped its stake in The Phosphate Company Ltd by 0.14%, suggesting steady but cautious confidence.
- Shankar Keshava Vailaya, associated with Harshdeep Hortico Ltd, gradually increased his shareholding in two rounds – from 0.55% to 0.6%, and then to 0.62%.
- D B Power Limited, part of the promoter group for D. B. Corp Ltd (DBCORP), made incremental purchases, increasing from 0.13% to 0.15%.
- Conversely, Ambar Jayantilal Patel HUF exited completely from Shilp Gravures Ltd, reducing stake from 0.01% to 0%.
Why Promoter Deals Matter
Promoter activity—especially open market purchases—is a vital metric for investors. A promoter increasing their stake generally signals faith in the company’s financial health, future prospects, or upcoming strategic actions. On the contrary, large exits might require further scrutiny.
These movements are tracked under SEBI’s disclosure norms and are publicly available, making them a useful tool for retail and institutional decision-making.
Conclusion
The latest round of promoter deals shows a dominant trend of buying, with particularly strong movements in IEL and ROML. Investors may see these deals as confidence indicators, especially when combined with fundamental or technical analysis. As always, stakeholders should look beyond the data and examine accompanying business developments before taking investment actions.
