Astral Limited
UTI Mutual Fund trimmed its stake in Astral Limited from 1.91% to 1.74%, selling 4,43,779 shares.
A manufacturer of plumbing and drainage systems established in 1996, this company produces piping solutions and fittings designed for Indian residential and commercial infrastructure needs. Beyond its core plumbing business, it has expanded into adhesive products, serving multiple sectors across the country with engineered polymer-based solutions for water management and construction applications.
India's oldest and most storied asset manager, founded in 1963 as the Unit Trust of India under an Act of Parliament. Now manages over Rs 3.5 lakh crore with backing from four public sector institutions: LIC, SBI, Bank of Baroda, and Punjab National Bank. CIO Vetri Subramaniam is a long-term compounder with a consistent quality tilt and clear articulation of process.