Ace investors refer to highly skilled and successful investors who have demonstrated exceptional abilities in identifying and investing in profitable stocks.
These investors are often known for their in-depth research, strategic investments, and consistent returns over time. They are often followed closely by other investors for their investment strategies to achieve similar success.
Here are some stocks in which some ace investors have increased their holdings during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.
VST Industries Limited
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 7,087.8 crores, the stock surged 17.5 percent on BSE to hit a new 52-week high at Rs. 4,850 on Friday, as against its previous closing price of Rs. 4,125.95.
In Q1 FY24-25, the renowned investor Radhakishan Damani significantly increased stake in VST Industries by 2%. As per the latest shareholding data available with the BSE, Radhakishan Damani now holds a total of 5.35 lakh equity shares, equating to a 3.47 percent stake, in the company.
Financially, the company experienced significant growth in its revenue from operations, showing a year-on-year rise of around 22.4 percent from Rs. 388.2 crore in Q4 FY22-23 to Rs. 475.05 crore in Q4 FY23-24.
Similarly, its net profit increased during the same period from Rs. 68.7 crore to Rs. 88.2 crore, indicating a growth of 28.4 percent YoY.
Over the past one year, the stock has delivered positive returns of nearly 27.6 percent, as well as about 35.5 percent returns year-to-date.
VST Industries Limited, previously known as Vazir Sultan Tobacco Company, is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of cigarettes, tobacco and tobacco products.
Global Vectra Helicorp Limited
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 308.5 crores, the stock hit a 2 percent upper circuit at Rs. 220.35 on Friday, as against its previous closing price of Rs. 216.05.
In Q1 FY24-25, the ace investor Vijay Kishanlal Kedia significantly increased stake in Global Vectra Helicorp by 2%. As per the latest shareholding data available with the BSE, Vijay Kedia now holds a total of 4.19 lakh equity shares, equating to a 3% stake, in the company.
Financially, the company experienced significant growth in its revenue from operations, showing a year-on-year rise of around 36 percent from Rs. 110.6 crore in Q4 FY22-23 to Rs. 150.5 crore in Q4 FY23-24.
However, its net profit declined during the same period from Rs. 10 crore to Rs. 6 crore, indicating a fall of 40 percent YoY.
Over the past one year, the stock has delivered multibagger returns of nearly 156.2 percent, and about 70 percent of positive returns year-to-date.
Global Vectra Helicorp Limited is mainly engaged in helicopter charter services for onshore and offshore transportation, servicing the oil and gas exploration and production sector in India.
ISMT Limited
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 4,264 crores, the stock surged 0.03 percent on BSE to Rs. 157.8 on Friday, against its previous closing price of Rs. 147.8.
In Q1 FY24-25, the prominent investor Mukul Mahavir Agrawal significantly increased stake in ISMT Limited by 1%. As per the latest shareholding data available with the BSE, Mukul Agrawal now holds a total of 79.14 lakh equity shares, equating to a 2.63 percent stake, in the company.
Financially, the company experienced a fall in its revenue from operations, showing a year-on-year decline of around 8.3 percent from Rs. 641 crore in Q4 FY22-23 to Rs. 588 crore in Q4 FY23-24.
However, its net profit increased during the same period from Rs. 8.4 crore to Rs. 19.4 crore, indicating a growth of nearly 131 percent YoY.
Over the past one year, the stock has delivered positive returns of nearly 79.2 percent, as well as about 54.3 percent returns year-to-date.
Incorporated in 1989, ISMT Limited, erstwhile The Indian Seamless Metal Tubes Limited, is mainly engaged in the manufacturing of seamless tubes and engineering steels. It is the largest integrated manufacturer of precision seamless tubes, tubular components, and steels in the Asia Pacific Region.
Selan Exploration Technology Limited
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 1,081.8 crores, the stock surged 1.4 percent on BSE to hit an intraday high at Rs. 739.75 on Friday, as against its previous closing price of Rs. 729.6.
In Q1 FY24-25, the ace investor Dolly Khanna significantly increased stake in Selan Exploration by 0.6 percent. As per the latest shareholding data available with the BSE, Dolly Khanna now holds a total of 2.36 lakh equity shares, equating to a 1.56 percent stake, in the company.
Financially, the company experienced significant growth in its revenue from operations, showing a year-on-year rise of nearly 105.6 percent from Rs. 26.6 crore in Q4 FY22-23 to Rs. 54.7 crore in Q4 FY23-24.
Similarly, its net profit increased during the same period from Rs. 5.3 crore to Rs. 12.3 crore, indicating a growth of about 130 percent YoY.
Over the past one year, the stock has delivered multibagger positive returns of nearly 106.6 percent, and about 45 percent of positive returns year-to-date.
Established in 1985, Selan Exploration Technology Limited is engaged in the business of Oil & Gas Exploration and Production (E&P) since 1992. Presently, the company holds a portfolio of three Oil and Gas fields, namely Bakrol, Lohar, and Karjisan, located in the state of Gujarat.
Written by Shivani Singh
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