Adani Group-Backed FMCG Major In Focus As ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund Purchases 13,000,000 Shares Through Bulk Deal
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund purchased 1.30 crore shares of AWL Agri Business through a bulk deal, while FII holding increased to 21.86 per cent in the March 2026 quarter
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On Friday, Indian benchmark indices traded higher, with the Nifty 50 index gaining 0.39 per cent to 24,270.85. Amid the broader market strength, AWL Agri Business share price traded at Rs 191.11, up 3.89 per cent, after a bulk deal involving the company's shares was reported on the BSE.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund Acquires Stake Through Bulk Deal
According to the bulk deal data available on the BSE, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund purchased 1.30 crore equity shares of AWL Agri Business Ltd on July 2, 2026. The transaction was executed at an average price of Rs 180.10 per share, taking the total deal value to approximately Rs 234.13 crore.
On the selling side, AustralianSuper sold 1,65,04,965 equity shares through a bulk deal at an average price of Rs 180.14 per share. The transaction was executed on the BSE and was classified as a non-Intraday bulk deal.
AWL Agri Business FII Holding Increases
According to the latest March 2026 shareholding pattern, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) increased their stake in the company to 21.86 per cent, compared with 21.15 per cent in the December 2025 quarter.
During the same period, promoter holding remained unchanged at 56.94 per cent, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) held 8.37 per cent. Public shareholding stood at 12.38 per cent.
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About AWL Agri Business
AWL Agri Business Ltd is one of India's leading food FMCG companies, engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of edible oils, food products and value-added packaged foods. The company operates a diversified portfolio spanning edible oils, wheat flour, rice, pulses, sugar, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat products.
The company markets its products under well-known brands across domestic and international markets through an extensive manufacturing and distribution network. It continues to expand its presence in the packaged foods segment while strengthening its edible oil business.
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