Key stake changes by promoters and acquirers in HCG, EPL, LCC Infotech, and more highlight growing investor interest in Indian equities.
Top Promoter and SAST Deals: June 2025 Market Highlights
In the first week of June 2025, Indian stock exchanges witnessed a series of significant stake transactions under SAST (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) and promoter category disclosures. These movements reflect deepening investor confidence and strategic positioning in key mid-cap and small-cap companies.
Major SAST Acquisitions
Among the prominent SAST deals, Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd (HCG) stood out with Aceso Company Pte. Ltd. acquiring a controlling stake of 51.59%, marking a pivotal shift in the company’s ownership structure.
Another major disclosure came from EPL Ltd, where DB International Trust (Singapore) Limited, acting as a security agent, took a significant 26.4% stake—potentially indicating long-term strategic confidence in the packaging major.
In Waaree Energies Ltd, two separate acquisitions occurred:
- Bindiya Kirit Doshi secured 6.9%
- Nipa Viren Doshi picked up 5.64%
Similarly, Kirti Lakhotia acquired 10.79% in LCC Infotech Ltd, underlining rising investor focus on undervalued digital transformation plays.
Key Promoter Stake Increases
Promoters also took an active role in increasing their stakes:
- La Tim Metal & Industries Ltd saw LA-TIM Life Style and Resorts Ltd raise its holding from 0.19% to 9.2%
- Man Finance Pvt Ltd, promoter of Man Industries, lifted its stake from 9.99% to 13.34%
LCC Infotech continued to feature heavily in promoter action, with Shreeram Bagla and Kirti Lakhotia increasing holdings to 11.27% and 21.01% respectively.
Meanwhile, Ironwood Education Ltd saw its promoter Nitish Ganesh Nagori move from a minimal 0.07% to a more solid 1.91%, signaling possible long-term intent.
Other Notable Acquisitions
Institutional and private investors made headlines:
- Sajm Global Impex Pvt Ltd acquired 94 lakh shares in ARC Finance Ltd, lifting its holding to 13.33%
- In Nimbus Projects Ltd, Pratik M Sheth acquired 8.07 lakh shares, reaching 7.51%, while Madhukar Sheth exited with 0% post-sale
These stake acquisitions highlight key investor sentiment and underline market confidence in emerging and turnaround stories across sectors.
