Synopsis: Shares of this FMCG company surged 15 percent after a Rs 49.67 crore block deal, with strong institutional buying boosting investor confidence and market sentiment.
The share of this company, which is a leading player in the biscuits segment under the Cremica brand and a premium bakery products company under the English Oven brand, came into focus after a block deal.
With a market capitalization of Rs 5,774 crore, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd’s share on Thursday made a day high of Rs 195 per share, up by 15 percent from its previous close of Rs 169.45 per share. The share of the company gave a negative return of 35 percent over the last year.
Block deal details
Sunil Singhania-led Abakkus Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. purchased 29,39,588 shares of Mrs. Bectors Food on July 15, representing around 0.96 percent equity in the company. The shares were acquired at an average price of Rs 1,68.97 apiece, taking the total transaction value to around Rs 49.67 crore.
Large investments by well-known institutional investors such as Abakkus often improve market sentiment around a stock. Such deals are generally seen as a sign of confidence in the company’s long-term growth prospects, which can attract fresh buying interest from both retail and institutional investors and support positive momentum in the stock.
As of Q4 FY26, the promoter holding remained unchanged at 49.04 percent compared to a year ago. Domestic institutional investors increased their stake to 25.20 percent from 19.53 percent in Q4 FY25, while foreign institutional investors reduced their holding to 10.40 percent from 16.03 percent. Public shareholding remained largely stable at 15.35 percent, compared to 15.42 percent in the same period last year.
About the Company
Incorporated in 1995, Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities is a leading player in the biscuits segment under the Cremica brand and a premium bakery products company under the English Oven brand. It caters to diverse consumer segments across India and international markets and is also a preferred supplier to major QSR chains, cloud kitchens, and multiplexes.
Financial Highlights: Revenue from operations of Rs 486 crore, compared to Rs 446 crore in Q4 FY25, marking a 9 percent YoY growth. Operating margin improved to 13 percent in Q4 FY26 from 12 percent in Q4 FY25. Net profit increased to Rs 35 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 34 crore in Q4 FY25, up by around 3 percent YoY, while EPS rose to Rs 1.15 in Q4 FY26 from Rs 1.12 per share in Q4 FY25, reflecting a nearly 3 percent YoY increase.
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