Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Mutual Funds Increase Stock Acquisition Through Block Deals
Mutual funds are buying stocks in large amounts using special deals called bulk and block deals.
This helps them buy many shares at once without making the stock price jump up too much.
Big funds like SBI, ICICI, and HDFC are doing this.
It's a way for them to buy stocks at good prices and add to their portfolios, and it also helps other investors who may be trying to exit the market.
Mutual funds are actively purchasing stocks through bulk and block deals.
These deals allow funds to acquire large share quantities without major price impacts.
SBI, ICICI, and HDFC Mutual Funds are key participants in these transactions.
Domestic funds accounted for 20% of top deals, often involving promoters or private equity.
Experts note these deals boost investor confidence and strategic stock accumulation.
- Who
- Mutual funds such as SBI, ICICI, and HDFC.
- What
- Mutual funds are aggressively buying stocks via bulk and block deals.
- When
- Over the past three to four months.
- Where
- Indian markets.
- Why
- To capitalize on discounted valuations, minimize price impact, and accumulate stocks strategically.
- Key Players
- SBI MF, ICICI MF, HDFC MF, Kotak MF, Motilal Oswal
- Deal Types
- Bulk and block deals
- Benefit for MFs
- Price discounts, strategic stake building, reduced volatility
- Expert
- Pranav Haldea, Swapnil Aggarwal, Anil Rego
