Welspun Corp Limited

Axis Mutual Fund increased its stake in Welspun Corp Limited from 1.03% to 1.70%, acquiring 1,777,879 additional shares for a total of 4,483,790 shares.

One of the world's largest manufacturers of large diameter pipes, Welspun Corp produces steel billets, TMT rebars, ductile iron pipes, stainless steel pipes, tubes, and bars for diverse industrial applications. The company expanded into building materials through acquiring Sintex-BAPL, a market leader in water tanks and plastic products. It also made a strategic acquisition of specified assets from ABG Shipyard to strengthen its industrial presence.

Subsidiary of Axis Bank, India's third-largest private sector bank. Manages over Rs 3.5 lakh crore in AUM. Built its brand on a quality growth equity philosophy with concentrated high-conviction portfolios. Flagship Axis Flexi Cap and Axis Bluechip funds are widely held among retail investors and drove significant AUM growth through the 2017-2021 bull cycle.