Mukesh Ambani-Led Oil Company Loses Rs 27,000 Crore Market Cap As Stock Falls Amid Weak Market Sentiment

On Monday, Indian equity benchmarks traded lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index declining 0.88 per cent to 23,161.90. Amid the broader market weakness, Reliance-industries-ltd-100325">Reliance Industries share price traded at Rs 1,270.70, down 1.57 per cent from the previous close. The stock has declined 11.46 per cent over the past one month, 17.65 per cent over the past six months and 12.30 per cent over the past one year.

Promoter Holding Remains at 50 per cent

Promoter shareholding stood at 50.00 per cent in March 2026, compared with 50.01 per cent in December 2025 and 50.11 per cent in March 2025.

The promoter group held 664.55 crore shares as of March 2026. Out of the total promoter holding, 49.16 per cent was classified under the "Any Other" category, while 0.84 per cent was held by Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs).

Government shareholding remained unchanged at 0.17 per cent during the quarter. Public shareholding increased marginally to 10.70 per cent from 10.64 per cent in the preceding quarter. The total number of shareholders rose to 44.21 lakh in March 2026 from 42.06 lakh in December 2025.

Promoter Stake Value Declines

Reliance Industries currently commands a market capitalisation of approximately Rs 17.21 lakh crore. Based on the promoter holding of 50.00 per cent, the value of the promoter stake stands at around Rs 8.61 lakh crore at current market levels.

With the stock declining 1.57 per cent during Monday's trading session, the value of the promoter stake fell by approximately Rs 13,500 crore. Mukesh Ambani-led promoter entities continue to remain the largest shareholders in the company.

Shareholding Pattern

According to the latest shareholding pattern for the quarter ended March 2026, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) increased their stake in Reliance Industries to 20.46 per cent from 20.10 per cent in December 2025 and 19.36 per cent in March 2025. In contrast, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) reduced their holding to 18.67 per cent from 19.09 per cent in the previous quarter and 19.07 per cent a year ago.

While domestic investors continued to increase their exposure to the company, foreign investors marginally reduced their stake during the period.

Share Price Performance And Market Capitalisation

Reliance Industries currently has a market capitalisation of Rs 17.21 lakh crore. The stock traded at Rs 1,270.70 on Monday, down 1.57 per cent from the previous close, while the benchmark Nifty 50 declined 0.88 per cent. Over the past one month, six months and one year, the stock has delivered negative returns of 11.46 per cent, 17.65 per cent and 12.30 per cent, respectively. 

About Reliance Industries 

Reliance Industries Ltd is a diversified conglomerate with operations across oil-to-chemicals, refining, petrochemicals, retail, digital services, telecommunications, media and new energy businesses.

The company is among India's largest listed entities by market capitalisation and operates through a network of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associate companies across multiple sectors.

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