Sundaram Mutual Fund bought 1,870,750 shares of Poonawalla Fincorp for ₹88.58 Cr at ₹473.50 per share in a block deal on August 4, 2026.
A non-deposit taking NBFC registered with the Reserve Bank of India, Poonawalla Fin provides consumer and MSME financing solutions alongside general insurance services. The company serves retail borrowers and small businesses through its diversified lending portfolio and risk management offerings. Its integrated approach across consumer finance, business lending, and insurance products distinguishes it within India's competitive non-banking financial sector.
Chennai-based AMC founded in 1996 as a joint venture with BNP Paribas, now wholly owned by the Sundaram Finance Group. Manages over Rs 1 lakh crore. Strong brand in South India with equity funds that have delivered consistent long-term track records across market cycles. Sundaram Mid Cap Fund has been a flagship since the early 2000s.
