Synopsis:
Shares surged 5% after a bulk deal where a mutual fund acquired 27.4 lakh shares, while promoters reduced their stake. Despite recent revenue and profit declines, diversified operations, strong institutional interest, and expanding nationwide presence highlight resilience and long-term growth potential.
The shares of a prominent non-banking finance company gained up to 5 percent in today’s trading session after a mutual fund bought 27,41,834 equity shares via a bulk deal.
With a market capitalization of Rs 51,122.53 crore, the shares of Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd were trading at Rs 3,005.15 per share, increasing around 4 percent as compared to the previous closing price of Rs 2,891.90 apiece.
The shares of Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd have seen bullish movement after Fidelity Securities Fund, through Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund, bought 27.4 lakh shares (1.61 percent stake) at Rs 2,500 per share, totaling Rs 685.5 crore.
On the other hand, Promoter Mentor Capital has offloaded 46.61 lakh shares (2.74% stake) in Authum Investment at Rs 2,500.58 per share, amounting to Rs 1,165.6 crore.
Earlier in July, Mentor Capital, a promoter, offloaded 58,00,000 equity shares via a bulk deal at an average of Rs 2,253.57, the deal valued at Rs 1,307.07 crore. However, Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund bought 22.67 lakh shares, and Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte acquired 8.89 lakh shares at Rs 2,250 per share.
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Additionally, as of June 2025, Mentor Capital Ltd owns 1,63,90,936 equity shares, which is equivalent to 9.65 percent of the company. Looking forward to the company’s financial performance, revenue decreased by 14 percent from Rs 1,412 crore in Q1FY25 to Rs 1,210 crore in Q1FY26. Further, during the same time frame, net profit decreased by 14 percent from Rs 1,093 crore to Rs 941 crore.
Authum operates through two core business verticals: Investments and Credit. The company’s approach is anchored in four key values: Excellence, Customer Focus, Product Leadership, and Sustainability.
These principles guide its growth and innovation strategies, helping Authum deliver value-driven financial solutions while maintaining a strong customer-centric and sustainable business model.
Authum Investment & Infrastructure Limited is an India-based non-banking finance company (NBFC) carrying out the business of investment in shares and securities. The Company is primarily engaged in the business of investment and lending activities.
The company runs 25 branches with a workforce of over 425 professionals. Leveraging its wide vendor network, it serves nearly 170 locations across the country. Additionally, its centralized call center, equipped to handle one lakh calls monthly, strengthens customer support and enhances service efficiency, reflecting the company’s robust operational capabilities and nationwide reach.
Written by Abhishek Singh
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