Major institutional investors executed significant bulk deals on January 9, with BofA Securities Europe leading the activity by acquiring a substantial stake in a precision engineering company, while other notable transactions involved pharmaceutical and financial services firms.

BofA Securities' Major MTAR Technologies Acquisition

BofA Securities Europe SA acquired a significant position in MTAR Technologies , purchasing 2.06 lakh shares representing 0.66% of the company's paid-up equity. The transaction details are outlined below:

The precision engineering solutions provider's stock responded positively to the institutional interest, surging 6.84% to ₹2,689.70 amid high trading volumes. The stock reached its highest intraday level since October 23, 2023, demonstrating strong market confidence despite broader equity market sell-offs.

Tata Capital Share Exchange Between Institutional Players

A notable share exchange occurred in Tata Capital, involving two major institutional investors. Societe Generale acquired shares from Marshall Wace Investment Strategies through a structured transaction:

Tata Capital's stock gained 1.55% to ₹360 following the transaction, reflecting positive market sentiment toward the institutional activity.

Additional Bulk Deal Activities

Several other companies witnessed significant bulk transactions during the session. Kwality Pharmaceuticals attracted attention with contrasting institutional moves, as ARK Global Emerging Companies LP acquired 76,400 shares at ₹1,130.04 per share for ₹8.63 crore, while Deepak Bansal sold 69,353 shares at ₹1,122.42 per share for ₹7.78 crore. The pharmaceutical company's stock soared 5.58% to ₹1,153.35 amid high volumes.

In other notable transactions:

• Aegis Investment Fund sold 86,611 equity shares in Krystal Integrated Services at ₹622.89 per share for ₹5.39 crore
• Ketan Hasmukhlal Doshi acquired 56.83 lakh shares (1.48% stake) in Sigachi Industries at ₹29.91 per share for ₹17.00 crore
• Tiger Strategies Fund continued reducing its position in EPW India, selling 87,600 shares at ₹117.11 per share

Market Impact and Trading Patterns

The bulk deal activity demonstrated continued institutional interest in select Indian equities, with precision engineering and pharmaceutical sectors attracting significant attention. MTAR Technologies' strong price performance following the BofA acquisition highlighted investor confidence in the company's prospects, while the institutional share exchange in Tata Capital reflected strategic portfolio adjustments among global investment firms.

MTAR Technologies Limited has received a Medium category ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) rating from SES ESG Research Private Limited for the financial year 2024-25. The company disclosed this development on January 7, 2026, in compliance with regulatory requirements under the SEBI Listing Regulations.

ESG Rating Details

The ESG rating assessment was conducted independently by SES ESG Research Private Limited without any direct engagement from MTAR Technologies. The rating agency utilized publicly available information pertaining to the company to evaluate its ESG performance for FY25.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30(2) read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The announcement also follows the guidelines outlined in SEBI Master Circular SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024.

MTAR Technologies received information about the ESG rating from its Company Secretary on January 6, 2026, and subsequently informed the stock exchanges the following day. The company has made the ESG rating information available on its official website for stakeholder access.

Company Information

MTAR Technologies operates in the aerospace and defence sector and is listed on both BSE and NSE. The company has ensured transparency by making the ESG rating details accessible to investors and other stakeholders through its corporate website at the dedicated credit rating section.