Cipla Limited

HDFC Mutual Fund increased its stake in Cipla Limited from 4.35% to 4.48%, buying 1,069,679 shares. The total value of the shares bought was ₹154.02 Cr at an average price of ₹1437.90 per share.

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, Cipla develops and markets branded and generic formulations alongside active pharmaceutical ingredients across multiple therapeutic areas. Established in 1935, the company operates manufacturing facilities across India and internationally, serving both domestic and global markets. Cipla's distinctive strength lies in its integrated business model combining formulation development with API production, enabling cost-efficient drug manufacturing, distribution, and accessibility to patients worldwide.

One of India's oldest and most trusted AMCs with over Rs 7.5 lakh crore in AUM. Founded in 1999 as a joint venture between HDFC Bank and Standard Life. MD and CEO Navneet Munot, formerly CIO of SBI MF, has reinforced the quality and compounding philosophy across equity schemes. HDFC Flexi Cap Fund and HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund are among the largest actively managed equity schemes in India.