Balkrishna Industries Limited
Nippon India Mutual Fund raised its stake in Balkrishna Industries Limited from 2.31% to 3.27%, purchasing 18,49,471 shares.
A specialist manufacturer of off-highway tyres for agricultural, construction, industrial, mining, and port applications. Balkrishna Industries has operated since 1987, focusing exclusively on niche segments including earthmoving, ATV, and gardening tyres. The company designs and produces tyres engineered for demanding terrain and heavy-duty operations. It serves customers across India and international markets through its dedicated expertise in non-road tyre manufacturing and technical innovation.
India's fifth-largest AMC with over Rs 6 lakh crore in AUM, backed by Japan's Nippon Life Insurance which holds majority stake. Formerly Reliance MF, rebranded in 2019 after Nippon's acquisition. Sailesh Raj Bhan has run the equity book for over two decades and is one of India's most experienced active managers. Known for sector rotational calls and a deep research bench.