ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raised its stake in Axis Bank Limited from 5.78% to 6.04% by purchasing 83,64,379 shares.
A private sector bank incorporated in 1993, this institution provides comprehensive banking and financial services across India. It operates the third-largest branch network among private banks in the country and maintains a significant international presence through branches in Dubai and Singapore, along with representative offices in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dhaka and Dubai, complemented by an offshore banking unit in GIFT City.
India's second-largest AMC by AUM with over Rs 9 lakh crore managed across 80+ schemes. Joint venture between ICICI Bank and Prudential plc. CIO S. Naren is one of India's most recognised value investors, known for contrarian macro calls and rotating across market caps well ahead of consensus. ICICI Pru's quarterly portfolio disclosures are among the most closely watched in the industry.
