1.8 Crore BHEL Shares Change Hands in Rs 402 Crore Block Deal; Share Price Dips Over 2%

Large Block Deal Sparks Short-Lived Recovery in BHEL Shares

On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) experienced a significant transaction in its stock as a large block deal took place. As many as 1.8 crore shares of BHEL, which represent 0.5% of its outstanding equity, changed hands. The shares traded at an average price of Rs 227 per share, making the total value of the deal approximately Rs 402 crore.

Despite an initial recovery, the share price of BHEL quickly reversed course, and the stock was down by over 2% by the end of the trading session. The buyers and sellers involved in the transaction are yet to be officially disclosed.

Stake Movements Among Institutional Investors

India’s mutual funds slightly increased their holdings in BHEL during the September quarter, raising their stake from 5.36% in June to 5.82% by the end of September. However, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), one of the largest investors in the company, reduced its stake from 7.33% in June to 6.72% during the same period.

Retail Investors Show Growing Interest

BHEL has seen a rise in retail participation, with close to 19.6 lakh small shareholders now owning stakes in the company. This figure reflects an increase from the 18.5 lakh shareholders reported at the end of June. In percentage terms, the retail stake has marginally increased to 10.87% from 10.72% in the previous quarter.

Foreign Investors Increase Their Stake

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have also boosted their holdings in BHEL, increasing their stake to 9.49% from 9.1% at the end of June.

Stock Performance and Market Sentiment

The share price of BHEL has seen a notable decline this month, dropping by 18.73%. However, on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, the stock is still up by 17.41%, reflecting mixed investor sentiment in the market.

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