Bajaj Housing Finance Among 12 Stocks with Reduced Promoter Stakes in Q4 2025
A decline in promoter shareholding can have multiple interpretations. While it may indicate fundraising for expansion or strategic reasons, it can also raise concerns for investors about potential alignment between promoters and minority shareholders. In the Nifty 500 universe, we highlight 12 stocks where promoters reduced their holdings in the December 2025 quarter compared with the September 2025 quarter, based on StockEdge shareholding data.
Sagility saw a significant drop in promoter shareholding, falling to 50.95% in the December 2025 quarter from 67.38% in the September 2025 quarter. This reduction could be due to strategic financial planning or other business needs.
Whirlpool of India also experienced a notable decline, with promoter stakes dropping to 39.76% in the December 2025 quarter from 51% in the September 2025 quarter. The company might be using this move to diversify its shareholder base or raise funds for expansion.
Mphasis saw a reduction in promoter holding, which decreased to 30.59% in the December 2025 quarter from 40.10% in the September 2025 quarter. This could be part of a broader strategy to bring in more institutional investors or to finance new projects.
Akzo Nobel India’s promoter shareholding decreased to 61.20% in the December 2025 quarter from 69.76% in the September 2025 quarter. This reduction might be aimed at increasing liquidity or preparing for future investments.
AWL Agri Business experienced a decline in promoter stake, slipping to 56.94% in the December 2025 quarter from 63.94% in the September 2025 quarter. This move could be a strategic decision to attract more investors or to raise capital for business expansion.
Bank of Maharashtra saw a reduction in promoter holding, which declined to 73.60% in the December 2025 quarter compared with 79.60% in the September 2025 quarter. This could be a sign of the bank’s efforts to strengthen its financial position or to comply with regulatory requirements.
Choice International’s promoter shareholding eased to 53.65% in the December 2025 quarter from 56.60% in the September 2025 quarter. The company might be looking to diversify its ownership base or to raise funds for operational needs.
Anant Raj’s promoter stake fell to 57.41% in the December 2025 quarter from 60.12% in the September 2025 quarter. This reduction could be part of a strategy to bring in new investors or to fund expansion plans.
OLA Electric Mobility’s promoter holding declined to 34.59% in the December 2025 quarter compared with 36.78% in the September 2025 quarter. This move might be aimed at raising capital for research and development or to scale up operations.
Indian Overseas Bank’s promoter shareholding reduced to 92.44% in the December 2025 quarter from 94.61% in the September 2025 quarter. The reduction could be a strategic move to improve the bank’s financial health or to meet regulatory norms.
Bajaj Housing Finance, one of the prominent names in the list, saw a decline in promoter stake to 8% in the December 2025 quarter from a higher percentage in the previous quarter. This reduction might be part of the company’s broader strategy to diversify its shareholder base or to raise funds for new projects.
Investors should carefully monitor these changes and assess the implications for their investment decisions. It is crucial to understand the underlying reasons behind these stake reductions and how they might affect the company’s future performance.