Bajaj Finance Limited
Nippon India Mutual Fund took a new position in Bajaj Finance, acquiring 66,621,983 shares, representing a 1.07% stake worth ₹7,039.88 crore at ₹1056.30 apiece.
A leading non-banking financial company in India, Bajaj Finance provides comprehensive lending services across retail, small and medium enterprises, and commercial customer segments. The company operates extensively in both urban and rural markets with a diversified loan portfolio. It accepts public and corporate deposits while offering a range of financial services products including insurance and investment solutions to its customers.
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.