Voltas Limited
LIC decreased its stake in Voltas Limited from 7.97% to 7.72%, selling 831,388 shares. This translates to a transaction value of ₹103.25 crore at ₹1242.00 apiece.
A diversified engineering and appliances company, Voltas operates across air conditioning, refrigeration, and electro-mechanical project contracting in domestic and international markets including the Middle East and Singapore. The company provides specialized engineering products and services for mining, water management, treatment systems, construction equipment, and the textile industry. Its integrated business model spans both consumer appliances and large-scale infrastructure solutions across multiple sectors.
India's largest domestic institutional investor with over Rs 56 lakh crore in total AUM, of which roughly Rs 15 lakh crore sits in listed equities. Holds stakes in virtually every major listed Indian company. When LIC builds or exits a position, it moves markets. Government-owned and mandated to invest policyholder funds in Indian equities and bonds, making it the ultimate long-only, long-term India bull.