Astral Limited
LIC decreased its stake in Astral Limited from 6.79% to 6.46% by selling 8,85,470 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 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.