Promoter stake purchases occur when a company’s founders or key shareholders increase their ownership by buying more shares, either through the open market or structured deals like rights issues or buybacks. This move can signal various things, such as confidence in the company’s future, a belief that it’s undervalued, or preparation for significant changes like restructuring or going private.
Generally, when promoters buy more shares, it’s seen as a positive sign, indicating long-term commitment and confidence in the company’s growth. However, it may also be a strategy to strengthen control, prevent takeovers, or align their interests with other shareholders. Investors should assess the reasons behind such purchases to understand their implications.
Here are the three stocks in which the promoter bought its stake:
D B Corp Ltd
D. B. Corp Limited is India’s largest print media company, publishing leading newspapers such as Dainik Bhaskar (Hindi), Divya Bhaskar (Gujarati), and Divya Marathi (Marathi) across multiple states. The company also operates radio stations under the 94.3 My FM brand and runs digital news platforms and mobile applications.
D B Power Limited, classified as a promoter group entity, acquired 12,302 equity shares of D B Corp through a market purchase on August 14, 2025, and was reported on the exchange on August 19, 2025, at an average price of Rs. 267.2 per share. The total value of this transaction was Rs. 32.87 Lakhs, representing 0.01% of the company’s equity. Following this acquisition, D B Power Limited’s holding increased to 1,282,738 shares, which constitutes 0.72% of the company’s total equity.
Insolation Energy Ltd
Insolation Energy Ltd is an Indian company involved in the renewable energy sector, particularly solar energy solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and installs solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, contributing to India’s growing demand for clean, sustainable energy.
Vikas Jain HUF, classified as a promoter group entity, acquired 4,000 equity shares of Insolation Energy through a market purchase on August 18, 2025, and was reported on the exchange on August 19, 2025, at an average price of Rs. 217 per share. The total value of this transaction was Rs. 8.68 Lakhs, representing 0.00% of the company’s equity. Following this acquisition, Vikas Jain HUF’s holding increased to 94,100 shares, which constitutes 0.04% of the company’s total equity.
Action Construction Equipment Ltd
Action Construction Equipment Ltd (ACE) is a leading Indian manufacturer of construction and material handling equipment. The company produces a wide range of products, such as cranes, backhoe loaders, excavators, forklifts, and concrete mixers, catering to both domestic and international markets.
Vijay Agarwal, classified as a promoter and director, acquired 2,300 equity shares of ACE through a market purchase on August 18, 2025, and was reported on the exchange on August 19, 2025, at an average price of Rs. 945 per share. The total value of this transaction was Rs. 21.73 Lakhs, representing 0.00% of the company’s equity. Following this acquisition, Vijay Agarwal’s holding increased to 34,244,478 shares, which constitutes 28.76% of the company’s total equity.
Written by Sridhar J
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