Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Star Health Shares Fall After Jhunjhunwala Stake Change
Star Health's shares dropped over 1% after Rekha Jhunjhunwala's direct stake in the company decreased from 15.57% to 3.04%.
This change happened because 7.82 crore shares were moved to Sitara Partners LLP, a company where Rekha is a partner.
The transfer was approved by the insurance regulator and was part of settling the estate of her late husband, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.
The company clarified that this was not a sale but a transfer within the promoter group.
Despite the share price drop, Star Health's stock has been doing well over the past year, reaching a high of Rs 623.45 in July 2026.
Star Health shares fell over 1% due to a change in Rekha Jhunjhunwala's stake.
7.82 crore shares were transferred to Sitara Partners LLP as part of estate settlement.
The transfer was approved by IRDAI and did not involve an open-market sale.
Rekha Jhunjhunwala's direct stake reduced from 15.57% to 3.04%.
Star Health's stock has recovered significantly, reaching a 52-week high of Rs 623.45.
- Who
- Rekha Jhunjhunwala, Sitara Partners LLP, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company
- What
- Transfer of shares due to succession-related transmission
- When
- June 24, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To settle the estate of late investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and restructure the stake within the promoter group
Market Reaction
Company Clarification
Share Price Impact
Market Reaction
Shares fell over 1% due to perceived stake reduction.
Company Clarification
The fall was due to market misinterpretation of the transaction.
Stake Change Nature
Market Reaction
Investors saw it as a potential exit by the promoter group.
Company Clarification
The change was due to succession-related transmission and off-market transfer.
- Company
- Star Health and Allied Insurance Company
- Date of Share Transfer
- June 24, 2026
- Shares Transferred
- 7.82 crore equity shares
- Rekha Jhunjhunwala's Stake Before Transfer
- 15.57%
- Rekha Jhunjhunwala's Stake After Transfer
- 3.04%
- Sitara Partners LLP's Stake After Transfer
- 13.29%
- Regulatory Approval
- Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
- Star Health's 52-Week Low
- Rs 416.05 (July 2025)
- Star Health's 52-Week High
- Rs 623.45 (July 14, 2026)