HDFC Mutual Fund reduces stake in Piramal Pharma by 2.005%
HDFC Mutual Fund decreased its shareholding in Piramal Pharma by 2.005% to 7.015% as of July 14, 2026. The transaction involved the sale of 26,688,471 shares via the open market. This disclosure was made under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

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HDFC Mutual Fund reduced its shareholding in piramal pharma by 2.005% to 7.015% of the paid-up equity share capital as of July 14, 2026. The divestment involved the sale of 26,688,471 equity shares through the open market. This change follows a previous disclosure where the fund held a 9.034% stake as of June 26, 2025.
The transaction was disclosed to the stock exchanges in accordance with Regulation 29(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The letter was submitted by Dinesh Bhakade, Lead - Compliance Governance at HDFC Asset Management Company Limited, the investment manager for the schemes of HDFC Mutual Fund.
Shareholding Details
The reduction in stake was executed across several schemes managed by HDFC Mutual Fund, including the HDFC BSE 500 ETF, HDFC Focused Fund, and HDFC Flexi Cap Fund. The acquirer clarified that it does not belong to the promoter or promoter group of the target company.
The following table outlines the changes in the shareholding pattern:
| Description | Number of Shares | % of Total Share Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Holding Before Sale | ||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 12,00,82,126 | 9.020 |
| Details of Sale | ||
| Shares sold | 2,66,88,471 | 2.005 |
| Holding After Sale | ||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 9,33,93,655 | 7.015 |
Capital Structure
The paid-up equity share capital of Piramal Pharma Limited was reported at ₹13,31,34,81,300, comprising 1,33,13,48,130 equity shares of ₹10 each. This capital base remained unchanged before and after the transaction. The shares of the company are listed on BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Piramal Pharma
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.65% | +4.32% | +9.62% | +7.90% | -16.49% | -3.30% |
What is the rationale behind HDFC Mutual Fund's decision to significantly reduce its stake in Piramal Pharma?
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