Promoter Stake Sale: PG Electroplast, Indus Towers Among 10 Biggest Stake Sales Since 2021

In the last 4 years, several Indian listed companies witnessed significant promoter stake reductions, reflecting evolving strategies and ownership realignment. Despite decreased promoter holdings, most of these companies continued to deliver strong returns during the same period, as per a report by Kotak Institutional Equities. 

Major Promoter Stake Reductions: Top 10 Stocks Since 2021 

From March 2021 to March 2025, promoters offloaded substantial stakes in companies across sectors. IRB Infra saw its promoter stake fall from 58.6% to 30.4%, while its share price has gained 4x in the same timeframe. PG Electroplast experienced a fall in promoter ownership from 69.8% to 49.4% but rewarded shareholders with an extraordinary 2,190% return. Other notable names include Whirlpool of India, which witnessed a 24% sell-down in 2024 by US-based promoters, leading to a total decline to 51%, and a 56% fall in share price since 2021.

Companies with Positive Investor Returns: Indus Towers

Several firms performed well despite promoters reducing their ownership. Kalpataru Projects saw a stake reduction from 56.5% to 33.5%, yet the stock price gained 158%. Home First Finance's promoter holding dropped from 33.7% to 14.7%, while its stock rose by 126%. Syngene also reported a stake reduction of 17.9% and a 33% gain in share price. ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems reduced promoter holding from 80.4% to 63.4% and registered a 97% stock gain in the period. Indus Towers promoters have also brought their stake down by 20 percentage points from 69.9% to 50% while the stock has gained 36%.

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Companies with Flat or Negative Stock Returns

Meanwhile, not all firms delivered positive returns. Aavas Financiers saw promoter stakes fall from 50.1% to 26.5%, alongside a 14% stock price decline. Sterling & Wilson reported a drop from 69.4% to 45.7% with zero return over the same term. Whirlpool of India's consistent stake reduction plan further impacted investor sentiment, leading to a multi-year 56% decline in share value.

Conclusion

While promoter stake sales have been significant over the past 4 years, investor returns varied across companies. In many cases, reduced promoter holdings coincided with considerable gains for shareholders. These shifts reflect a broader market trend of ownership redistribution rather than outright caution from insiders.

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