APL Apollo Tubes Limited
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund increased its stake in APL Apollo Tubes from 1.57% to 1.70%, acquiring 374,400 shares. The additional shares are valued at approximately ₹77.29 crore, based on APL Apollo Tubes' share price of ₹2064.30.
One of India's leading manufacturers of branded steel products, APL Apollo produces a comprehensive range of MS black pipes, galvanised tubes, pre-galvanised tubes, structural ERW steel tubes, and hollow sections. Operating ten manufacturing facilities across Delhi NCR, the company serves diverse sectors including urban infrastructure, housing, irrigation, solar plants, greenhouses, and engineering applications. Its extensive product portfolio and established manufacturing footprint distinguish it in the Indian steel tubes 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.