On 19th August 2025, several listed companies drew attention as their promoters offloaded sizeable stakes through insider trading. These disclosures signal strategic actions by promoter entities, which could influence investor sentiment and affect stock performance in the short term.
Here are the 3 small-cap stocks in which promoters offload stakes on 19th August 2025
Sterlite Technologies Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 6,392.20 crore, the shares of Sterlite Technologies Limited were currently trading at Rs. 131 per equity share, down nearly 4.76 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 137.55.
On 19th August 2025, Navin Agarwal, part of the Promoter Group, disposed of 10,000 shares at an average price of Rs. 138.1, reducing his holding to 2.57 lakh shares (0.05 percent). The total value of this transaction was Rs. 13.81 lakh.
On the same day, he further disposed of 10,000 shares at an average price of Rs. 137, bringing his holding down to 2.47 lakh shares (0.05 percent), with a transaction value of Rs. 13.70 lakh.
Sterlite Technologies Limited was established in 2000 and is headquartered in Pune, India. The company is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and deploying optical fiber, cables, and digital network solutions for 5G, enterprise, and data centers. The company supports connectivity worldwide.
Star Cement Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 11,684.86 crore, the shares of Star Cement Limited were currently trading at Rs. 289.10 per equity share, down nearly 1.21 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 292.65.
On 19th August 2025, Vinay and Company, part of the Promoter Group, disposed of 13,111 shares at an average price of Rs. 294.2, reducing its holding to 10.34 lakh shares (0.26 percent). The total value of this transaction was Rs. 38.57 lakh.
Star Cement Limited was established in 2001 and is a leading cement manufacturer in Northeast India, producing and selling cement clinker and cement. The company operates integrated plants in Meghalaya and Assam and markets products across Northeast and Eastern India.
Afcom Holdings Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 2,187.48 crore, the shares of Afcom Holdings Limited were currently trading at Rs. 880 per equity share, rising nearly 1.15 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 870.
On 19th August 2025, Jaganmohan Manthena, Promoter & Director, disposed of 36,000 shares (0.14 percent) at an average price of Rs. 861.9, reducing his holding to 12.91 lakh shares (5.19 percent). The total value of this transaction was Rs. 3.10 crore.
Afcom Holdings Limited was established in 2013 and is based in Chennai, India. The company is a professional international cargo airline engaged in transporting cargo on an airport-to-airport basis across ASEAN countries. It offers specialized cargo solutions with a strong logistics network.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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