ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund (MF) has increased its stake in V-Guard Industries, crossing the 7% threshold. The fund acquired 1,52,059 additional shares on January 19, 2026, resulting in a total holding of 3,07,28,299 shares. This acquisition reflects an investment perspective and does not aim for controlling interest in the company. The total share capital after the acquisition is 43,63,44,639.
ICICI Prudential MF’s Increased Holding
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has increased its shareholding in V-Guard Industries Ltd. by acquiring 1,52,059 shares on January 19, 2026. This acquisition has increased the fund’s total holding to 3,07,28,299 shares, representing 7.04% of the company’s total share/voting capital.
Details of the Acquisition
Before this acquisition, ICICI Prudential MF held 2,18,43,603 shares, equivalent to 5.01% of the company. The recent purchase of 88,84,696 shares further increased their position. The total paid-up share capital after the acquisition is 43,63,44,639 shares with a face value of ₹1 each. This net acquisition occurred between October 21, 2025, and January 19, 2026.
Investment Perspective
The fund clarified that the holding is purely from an investment perspective. The acquisition does not reflect an objective to seek any controlling interest within V-Guard Industries Ltd.
Source: BSE
