BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Limited
Bandhan Mutual Fund bought 3,02,082 shares of BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Limited for ₹25.00 Cr at ₹827.60 apiece in a block deal.
A jewellery manufacturer and retailer specializing in diamond, gold, platinum, and studded pieces, Bluestone operates through physical stores and an online platform across India. The company designs and produces its own jewellery collections, controlling production from conception to customer delivery. Bluestone distinguishes itself through vertical integration and direct manufacturing capabilities, allowing greater quality control, design flexibility, and customer engagement across its diverse product range.
Formerly IDFC Mutual Fund, rebranded after Bandhan Financial Holdings acquired IDFC's AMC in 2023. Manages over Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Known for strong debt and liquid funds, plus well-regarded equity offerings including the IDFC-lineage Sterling Value Fund and Focused Equity Fund. One of the cleaner transitions in Indian AMC ownership history.