Amid a selling spree in Q1, promotors of few companies believed in their enterprises, increasing their stakes. This reflects their confidence in the potential and performance graph of the businesses.
Shareholding pattern of a company stays a relevant parameter for investor community to analyse the company. During Q1 FY26, although the overall promoter holding in Indian firms fell to an eight-year low, many firms saw significant promoter buying. Such increases in promoter holdings are indicative of strong management confidence and alignment with shareholders, particularly significant in mid cap-small cap segments where visibility and growth stories are typically unfolding.
Indian Stocks Where Promoters Picked Up Shares During Q1 FY26 (April–June 2025)
| Company | Promoter Holding (Jun '25) | Promoter Holding (Mar '25) |
| Virat Industries | 74.55% | 27.20% |
| Cohance Lifesciences | 66.41% | 50.10% |
| ITD Cementation India | 67.46% | 46.64% |
| Balgopal Commercial | 45.43% | 34.04% |
| Oxygenta Pharma | 57.92% | 51.12% |
| B J Duplex Board | 68.84% | 38.53% |
| India Motor Parts & Accessories (IMPAL) | 33.81% | 30.71% |
| Solara Active Pharma | 42.01% | 37.94% |
| Sanofi Consumer Healthcare | 71.27% | 60.40% |
| Orient Cement | 72.66% | 37.86% |
Other companies like Amic Forging, Ganesh Infrastructure, International Conveyors, Yash Highvoltage, Magna Electrocas, Accent Microcell, and Baheti Recycling also saw promoter buying, highlighting sectoral expansion and confidence of management.
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During Q1 FY26, infrastructure, pharmaceutical, specialty manufacturing, and energy sectors propelled much of the promoter purchase. Even with widespread market volatility and promoter stake selling across numerous large-cap segments, these businesses experienced pockets of insider buying.
Promoter acquisition in stocks in Q1 FY26 points to certain companies where management shows high insider optimism even when the overall market environment is difficult. Investors can look for value by monitoring such insider buying activity along with fundamental and sectoral considerations to uncover eventual long-term winners.
Such refined promoter buying behaviour indicates island-like areas of hopefulness and strategic positioning that are distinct from the general marketplace's conservatism during April to June 2025.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. It is based on publicly available shareholding data and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Stock market investments involve risks, including the risk of loss of capital. Past trends in promoter buying should not be construed as indicative of future performance. Readers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
