AWL Agri Business Limited
Nippon India Mutual Fund raised its stake in AWL Agri Business Limited from 1.89% to 2.43%, purchasing 70,06,044 shares.
A leading manufacturer and distributor of edible oils and food products serving India's consumer staples sector. The company produces cooking oils, food ingredients, and packaged FMCG products for households and institutional buyers across the country. Incorporated in 1999, it has undergone strategic restructuring to strengthen its core edible oil and food business operations, enhancing its competitive position in India's dynamic food and consumer goods market.
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.