UPL Limited
LIC increased its stake in UPL Limited from 3.48% to 4.33% by acquiring 72,28,760 shares through a rights issue.
A leading agrochemicals manufacturer, UPL is principally engaged in the production and distribution of pesticides, industrial chemicals, chemical intermediates, and specialty chemicals serving diverse agricultural and industrial sectors. The company also produces and sells field crop and vegetable seeds, catering to farmers across India and international markets. UPL's vertically integrated business model spanning crop protection solutions and seed production distinguishes it within the agrochemical industry.
India's largest domestic institutional investor with over Rs 56 lakh crore in total AUM, of which roughly Rs 15 lakh crore sits in listed equities. Holds stakes in virtually every major listed Indian company. When LIC builds or exits a position, it moves markets. Government-owned and mandated to invest policyholder funds in Indian equities and bonds, making it the ultimate long-only, long-term India bull.