Kotak MF reduces JK Cement stake to 2.80% via open market sale
- Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund sold 304,671 shares of JK Cement on October 1, 2026.
- Stake reduced from 3.1935% to 2.7992% of total voting capital.
- Disclosure filed with BSE under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI SAST Regulations.

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JK Cement saw a reduction in institutional holding as Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund (KMMF) disposed of 304,671 equity shares through open market transactions. The sale, executed on October 1, 2026, lowered the mutual fund's stake in the cement manufacturer to 2.7992% of total voting capital.
The disclosure was filed with BSE Limited on October 6, 2026, under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. Prior to this transaction, KMMF held 2,467,528 shares, representing a 3.1935% stake in the company. The current disposal marks a change in holding since the last reporting date of September 6, 2023.
Stakeholding details
The transaction involved only shares carrying voting rights, with no warrants or convertible securities affected. The total diluted share capital of JK Cement remained unchanged at 77,268,251 equity shares of ₹10 each before and after the sale.
| Metric | Before Sale | After Sale | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares held | 2,467,528 | 2,162,857 | -304,671 |
| Percentage holding | 3.1935% | 2.7992% | -0.3943% |
Regulatory compliance
The filing was signed by Jolly Bhatt, Compliance Officer for Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited, the investment manager for Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. The document confirms that the acquirer does not belong to the promoter or promoter group. The mode of sale was specified as open market, with no inter-se transfers or preferential allotments involved in this specific disclosure.
Historical Stock Returns for JK Cement
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.43% | -0.67% | -2.43% | -4.07% | -21.49% | +48.40% |
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