Samit Vartak’s Fund holds 19,34,280 shares & Bandha Bank bought 42,783 shares of this small-cap company; Do you own it?

The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty-50 indices opened Monday trading in the green, indicating a positive start for the major benchmarks. The Sensex climbed by 0.72 per cent to reach 81,790, and the Nifty-50 gained 0.74 per cent to hit 24,078. Despite the upward movement in the headline indices, the overall market breadth on the BSE showed mixed sentiment; 1,827 shares advanced, 2,453 shares declined, and 169 shares remained unchanged. This suggests that while Large-Cap indices were driven up, a greater number of individual stocks saw losses.

EFC (I) Ltd in Focus Despite Small-Cap Decline

The small-cap segment highlighted EFC (I) Ltd., which saw a decline of 2.11 per cent, trading at Rs 292.15 per share, down from its previous close of Rs 298.45. This stock has a 52-week trading range between a high of Rs 373.70 and a low of Rs 171.35. EFC (I) Ltd. attracted attention due to significant institutional interest in August 2025, specifically from Samit Vartak's Sageone - Flagship Growth 2 Fund, which holds 19,34,280 shares, and a DII, Bandhan Bank, which purchased 42,783 shares. The company boasts strong fundamentals, including a P/E ratio of 24x, which is in line with the industry average, along with a high Return on Equity (ROE) of 23 per cent and a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 21 per cent.

Additionally, EFC has been awarded a new general work contract for a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) in Pashan, Pune, operating under an existing Rate Contract. This project further expands EFC's portfolio of mission-critical infrastructure, following its successful execution of PSK projects in Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. The scope of work for the Pashan PSK involves complete interior turnkey fit-outs, reinforcing EFC's reputation as a trusted partner for integrated design and build solutions across India.

About the Company

EFC (I) Ltd, established in 1984, offers a range of Real Estate services, including office space leasing, co-working solutions, and turnkey projects. With over 20,000 seats available, their enterprise solutions cater to various industries. Their services aim to provide affordable and efficient workspace options for freelancers, startups, SMEs, and larger corporations, while also offering equipment rentals and design services.

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The company has a market cap of over Rs 2,900 crore and debtor days have improved from 71.4 to 54.6 days. The stock gave multibagger returns of 1,880 per cent in 3 years and a whopping 4,620 per cent in 5 years.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.