Ashish Kacholia, an Ace Investor who began building his portfolio in 2003, is widely respected for his focus on emerging and high-growth small-cap companies. Often referred to as the “Big Whale” of Indian markets, he is known for identifying multibagger opportunities early, particularly in manufacturing, hospitality, education, infrastructure, consumer tech, and niche segments.
According to the latest corporate shareholding data, Kacholia holds stakes in 49 publicly listed companies, with a total portfolio value exceeding Rs. 2,657.1 crore.
In Q1 FY26, Ashish Kacholia offloaded his stake in five notable stocks. These stake cuts have caught the attention of investors, as his portfolio actions often signal changing trends or valuations in the small-cap and emerging sectors he actively tracks.
Here are a few stocks in which Ashish Kacholia offloaded a stake in Q1 FY2026
Universal Autofoundry Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 107 crore, the shares of Universal Autofoundry Limited were currently trading at Rs. 86.05 per equity share, rising nearly 3.93 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 82.80.
As of June 2025, Ace investor Ashish Kacholia has decreased his stake in the company by 1.12 percent, bringing his total to 2.37 percent, down from 3.49 percent in the March Quarter of 2025. Ashish has a holding value of Rs. 2.2 crore in the company with ownership of 294,411 shares.
Universal Autofoundry Limited was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The company is engaged in manufacturing and exporting grey iron and ductile iron castings for automotive, earthmover, agriculture, and railway sectors, serving global clients.
AWFIS Space Solutions Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 4,283.38 crore, the shares of AWFIS Space Solutions Limited were currently trading at Rs. 600.80 per equity share, down nearly 1.02 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 607
As of June 2025, Ace investor Ashish Kacholia has decreased his stake in the company by 0.96 percent, bringing his total to 1.55 percent, down from 2.51 percent in the March Quarter of 2025. Ashish has a holding value of Rs. 70.6 crore in the company with ownership of 11.08 lakh shares.
AWFIS Space Solutions Limited was established in 2014 and is headquartered in New Delhi. The company is engaged in providing flexible workspace solutions, including coworking spaces, managed offices, facility management, and design-build services for startups, SMEs, and corporates across India.
NIIT Learning Systems Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 4,566.69 crore, the shares of NIIT Learning Systems Limited were currently trading at Rs. 333.10 per equity share, up nearly 0.48 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 331.50.
As of June 2025, Ace investor Ashish Kacholia has decreased his stake in the company by 0.88 percent, bringing his total to 1.14 percent, down from 2.02 percent in the March Quarter of 2025. Ashish has a holding value of Rs. 52.7 crore in the company with ownership of 15.60 lakh shares.
NIIT Learning Systems Limited was established in 2001 (formerly Mindchampion Learning Systems Limited, renamed in 2022) and is engaged in providing managed training services, learning content, digital transformation, and development solutions globally. It serves multiple industries, including technology, telecom, banking, and healthcare, across more than 30 countries.
Advait Energy Transitions Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 2,355.78 crore, the shares of Advait Energy Transitions Limited were currently trading at Rs. 2,179 per equity share, up nearly 6.97 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 2,037.
As of June 2025, Ace investor Ashish Kacholia has decreased his stake in the company by 0.59 percent, bringing his total to 2.08 percent, down from 2.67 percent in the March Quarter of 2025. Ashish has a holding value of Rs. 52.6 crore in the company with ownership of 2.25 lakh shares.
Advait Energy Transitions Limited was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Ahmedabad. The company is engaged in providing power transmission, substation, telecommunication, and renewable energy solutions, including manufacturing stringing tools and developing green hydrogen, solar, and storage projects across more than 45 countries.
Acutaas Chemicals Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 9,529.13 crore, the shares of Acutaas Chemicals Limited were currently trading at Rs. 1,163.95 per equity share, up nearly 0.48 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,158.35.
As of June 2025, Ace investor Ashish Kacholia has decreased his stake in the company by 0.55 percent, bringing his total to 1.17 percent, down from 1.72 percent in the March Quarter of 2025. Ashish has a holding value of Rs. 114.3 crore in the company with ownership of 9.60 lakh shares.
Acutaas Chemicals Limited was established in 2004 and is headquartered in Surat, Gujarat. The company is engaged in research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty chemicals, serving both domestic and international markets across more than 27 countries.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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