The Indian equity benchmarks staged a strong performance in the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3 FY26) as the benchmark indices, NIFTY50 and SENSEX, jumped 6.2% each, data from the stock exchanges showed.
The up move in the third quarter came after the NIFTY50 index declined 3.55% in the second quarter.
The strong performance in the third quarter came as investor sentiment toward equities improved significantly after the government announced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech on Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, called for rationalisation of the GST regime.
Amid a strong move staged by the benchmarks, promoters of 30 companies in the NIFTY 500 index increased their stakes in the third quarter of the current financial year, data from Ace Equity showed.
Promoters raising stakes in their own companies generally indicate their positive sentiment towards their business.
Promoters are aware of the company's plan, actual financials, growth rate, product demand, etc. When the promoter holding is high, it shows management is confident about the business and future potential.
Therefore, high promoter holding gives confidence to investors for investing in the company, analysts said.
High promoter holding indicates stability in the business. Promoters are confident to run the business and know how to tackle the coming risks to keep running the business operations smoothly.
Here are the top 5 companies where promoters raised their stake in the December quarter:
Adani Ports and SEZ: Billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Ports and SEZ saw its promoters raise their stake in the company to 68% from the 65.89% stake they held in the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, public shareholding in the company stood at 38%.
Infosys: Promoters of the country's second-largest IT company raised their stake in the company to 14.52% at the end of the December quarter from the 14.43% stake they had in the year-ago period.
Godrej Properties: The Mumbai-based real estate developer saw its promoters raise their stake in the company to 74.64% at the end of the December quarter from the 65.73% stake they held in the year-ago period.
Atul: The promoters of the company increased their stake in the company to 45.22% at the end of the third quarter, compared with the 45.17% stake they had in the year-ago period.
JK Tyre: The promoters of the tyre company raised their stake in the company to 51.72% at the end of the December quarter, compared with the 50.55% stake they had in the year-ago period.
| Company Name | Promoter holding in Q3FY26 in % | Promoter holding in Q3FY25 in % |
|---|---|---|
| Atul | 45.22 | 45.17 |
| Chambal Fertilisers | 60.85 | 60.40 |
| Godrej Industries | 74.64 | 65.73 |
| Himadri Speciality Chemical | 52.51 | 51.56 |
| Infosys | 14.52 | 14.43 |
| Kajaria Ceramics | 47.69 | 47.48 |
| Maharashtra Seamless | 69.81 | 68.07 |
| NCC | 22.25 | 22.02 |
| Grasim Industries | 43.22 | 43.11 |
| Vardhman Textiles | 64.44 | 64.21 |
| Deepak Nitrite | 49.33 | 49.24 |
| PCBL Chemical | 53.38 | 51.41 |
| HEG | 56.13 | 55.78 |
| Supreme Industries | 48.96 | 48.85 |
| Lloyds Metals & Energy | 63.73 | 63.49 |
| JM Financial | 56.90 | 56.43 |
| JK Tyre & Industries | 51.72 | 50.55 |
| Saregama India | 60.39 | 59.50 |
| Cyient | 23.29 | 23.14 |
| Jindal Steel | 62.69 | 61.19 |
| Zydus Lifesciences | 75.00 | 74.98 |
| AIA Engineering | 58.51 | 58.50 |
| LT Foods | 51.01 | 51.00 |
| Astral | 54.22 | 54.10 |
| Adani Ports | 68.02 | 65.89 |
| Godrej Properties | 47.17 | 46.50 |
| Godrej Agrovet | 67.65 | 67.56 |
| Valor Estate | 47.45 | 47.37 |
| Jupiter Wagons | 68.31 | 68.11 |
| Honasa Consumer | 35.54 | 35.03 |
| Source: Ace Equity |
Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals, NCC, Vardhman Textiles, Deepak Nitrite, Supreme Industries, Lloyds Metals, JM Financial, Saregama, and Cyient were also some companies where promoters increased their stake in the company.
source: Upstox
Disclaimer: This article is purely for informational purposes and should not be considered investment advice from. Please consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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