HDFC Mutual Fund has reported a material increase in its stake in Aster DM Healthcare Limited. As of February 18, 2026, the aggregate holding has risen by 2.184%, bringing the total ownership to 7.008% of the company’s paid-up equity share capital. The acquisition of 1,13,15,620 shares was executed through Open Market transactions, increasing the total equity share count held by the schemes to 51,81,21,029 shares.
Shareholding Increase Disclosure
HDFC Asset Management Company Limited, acting as the Investment Manager for the Schemes of HDFC Mutual Fund, has formally disclosed a change in its substantial shareholding in Aster DM Healthcare Limited (“The Company”). This disclosure is made under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Key Transaction Details
The most recent transaction involved the acquisition of 1,13,15,620 shares carrying voting rights, which represents an increase of 2.184% in total share capital. This acquisition took place on February 18, 2026, via the Open Market mode.
Holding Before and After Acquisition
Prior to this acquisition, the aggregate holding of HDFC Mutual Fund schemes stood at 4.824%, corresponding to 2,49,95,021 shares as of the last disclosure on April 01, 2024. Following the purchase, the total aggregate holding as of February 18, 2026 has increased to 7.008%, comprising 3,63,10,641 shares.
Equity Capital Context
The disclosure notes a corresponding increase in the total paid-up equity share capital of Aster DM Healthcare Limited between the two reporting dates. Before the acquisition, the capital stood at Rs. 4,99,51,30,600/- (49,95,13,060 shares). Post-acquisition, the equity share capital is reported as Rs. 5,18,12,10,290/-, comprising 51,81,21,029 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
List of Acquiring Schemes
The acquisition pertains to the holdings of several HDFC Mutual Fund schemes, including, but not limited to, HDFC BSE 500 ETF, HDFC Flexi Cap Fund, HDFC Large and Mid Cap Fund, and HDFC Mid Cap Fund, among others.
Source: BSE
