Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund decreased its stake in Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals from 3.19% to 2.69%, selling 32,37,434 shares. The shares were valued at approximately ₹79.6 Cr at a price of ₹246.00 apiece.
A leading consumer electricals company in India with over 75 years of brand heritage, Crompton Greaves operates through two main segments: lighting and electrical consumer durables. The company markets products under the Crompton brand across India and select export markets, serving households with appliances ranging from fans and pumps to lighting solutions. Operating under professional management as an independent entity, it maintains a strong presence in the domestic consumer cyclical sector.
Indian arm of Franklin Templeton Investments, a global AMC with over USD 1.5 trillion in assets worldwide. Manages over Rs 1.2 lakh crore in India. Navigated a significant setback when six debt schemes were wound up in April 2020 due to illiquid credit exposure, with full investor capital recovered by 2022. Equity franchise led by CIO Anand Radhakrishnan has maintained consistent performance through the volatility.