Apar Industries Limited
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund increased its stake in Apar Industries Limited from 1.61% to 2.36%. The fund house acquired 3,42,397 shares, raising its total holding to 9,89,018 shares.
A vertically integrated manufacturer of electrical equipment with operations across conductors, transformer and specialty oils, and power/telecom cables. Founded in 1958, the company serves India's power transmission and telecommunications infrastructure while maintaining a global presence. It plays a significant role in supporting the country's electrification efforts and energy distribution networks across industrial and utility sectors.
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.