ICRA Limited
Nippon India Mutual Fund bought 1,44,959 shares of ICRA Limited for ₹97.72 Cr in an open market transaction, increasing its stake from 6.89% to 8.39%.
A credit rating and information services agency established in 1991 by leading financial institutions and commercial banks, ICRA provides independent ratings across various debt instruments and sectors. The company offers management consulting, outsourcing services, and investment information solutions to corporations, financial institutions, and investors. ICRA operates as a professional agency dedicated to assessing creditworthiness, providing market intelligence, and supporting informed financial decision-making across India's financial ecosystem.
India's fifth-largest AMC with over Rs 6 lakh crore in AUM, backed by Japan's Nippon Life Insurance which holds majority stake. Formerly Reliance MF, rebranded in 2019 after Nippon's acquisition. Sailesh Raj Bhan has run the equity book for over two decades and is one of India's most experienced active managers. Known for sector rotational calls and a deep research bench.