As of March 2025, several prominent investors, often referred to as “ace investors,” have made significant equity investments in Indian companies, with some holdings exceeding 20 percent. These substantial stakes not only reflect their confidence in specific businesses but also influence market perceptions and valuations.
Following are a few ace investor stocks with holdings of more than 20 percent, as of March 2025:
VST Industries Limited
With a market cap of Rs. 4,859 crores, the shares of VST Industries Limited, engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of cigarettes, tobacco, and tobacco products, moved down by around 0.24 percent on NSE to close in the red at Rs. 286.05 on Friday.
As per the latest shareholding data for March 2025, ace investor Radhakishan Shivkishan Damani holds a total 29.1 percent stake in VST Industries, including shares held through Bright Star Investments Private Limited.
In Q4 FY25, the company reported a slight decline of around 7 percent YoY in its revenue from operations to Rs. 349 crores, while the net profit also fell by nearly 40 percent YoY to Rs. 53 crores.
Aptech Limited
With a market cap of Rs. 934 crores, the shares of Aptech Limited, a global learning solutions company engaged in the business of education, training, and assessment solution services, moved down by around 3.53 percent on NSE to close in the red at Rs. 161 on Friday.
As per the latest shareholding pattern of March 2025, the ace investor Rekha Jhunjhunwala, including her late husband Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s stake, holds a total of 41.4 percent stake in Aptech Limited.
In Q4 FY25, the company reported a growth of around 14 percent YoY in its revenue from operations to Rs. 119 crores, while the net profit grew by nearly 82 percent YoY to Rs. 5 crores.
MKVentures Capital Limited
With a market cap of Rs. 595 crores, the shares of MKVentures Capital Limited, formerly known as IKAB Securities and Investment Limited, a non-deposit-taking NBFC, engaged in NBFI business, moved down by around 3.65 percent on BSE to close in the red at Rs. 1550 on Friday.
As per the latest shareholding pattern of March 2025, the ace investor Madhusudan Murlidhar Kela holds a 74.36 percent stake in MKVentures Capital Limited and is the promoter of the company.
In Q3 FY25, the company reported a marginal decline of around 5 percent YoY in its revenue from operations to Rs. 8 crores, while the net profit grew by nearly 7 percent YoY to Rs. 5.35 crores.
Madhusudan Kela is the Managing Director of the company, and is one of the most well-known and seasoned investors in Indian Capital Markets with an extensive experience of over 28 years.
Atul Auto Limited
With a market cap of Rs. 1,351 crores, the shares of Atul Auto Limited are engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling auto-rickshaws (3-wheeler) in domestic and overseas markets moved up by around 1.35 percent on NSE to close in the green at Rs. 486.90 on Friday.
As per the latest shareholding pattern of March 2025, the ace investor Vijay Kedia, along with Kedia Securities Private Limited, holds a total of 20.91 percent stake in Atul Auto.
In Q4 FY25, the company reported a growth of around 32 percent YoY in its revenue from operations to Rs. 211 crores, while the net profit grew by nearly 23 percent YoY to Rs. 6 crores.
The company is among the top 5 three-wheeler manufacturers in India, the only player with a complete range of 3-wheeler products across the fuels- diesel, petrol, CNG, LPG and electric, and Gujarat’s leading 3-wheeler commercial vehicle manufacturer.
Written by Shivani Singh
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