A prominent financial services stock came into focus after Citigroup Global Markets Mauritius acquired 2.03 lakh shares worth approximately Rs.14 crore. The strategic investment has sparked renewed investor interest and market buzz around the stock.
During Tuesday’s trading session, the shares of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd reached an intra-day high of Rs.744.00 per share, rising 1.07 percent from its previous close of Rs.736.10 per share. The shares have retreated since then and trading at Rs.734.65 apiece. Over the past five years, the shares have surged over 460 percent.
On May 12, 2025, a significant block deal took place involving shares of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Citigroup Global Markets Mauritius Pvt. Ltd. acquired 2,03,343 shares at an average price of Rs.679.50 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of approximately Rs.13.81 crore. The seller in this deal was Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore Pte.
Business Highlights
As of April 24, 2025, the company showed steady growth across its financial and operational metrics. Assets under advice stood at Rs.5.5 lakh crore, up 33 percent year-on-year. Net operating revenue rose 31 percent to Rs.5,161 crore, while operating PAT increased by 31 percent to Rs.2,016 crore. Treasury investments were at Rs.7,730 crore, 26 percent higher and net worth grew 27 percent to Rs.11,079 crore.
The lending book expanded 7 percent year-on-year to Rs.12,114 crore, with return on equity at 25 percent. The company serves over 1 million active NSE clients, up 15 percent year-on-year, and has a total client base of more than 12.8 million, reflecting an 83 percent rise.
Financial Performance
According to its recent financial results, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd reported consolidated revenue of Rs.1,190 crores in Q4 FY25, marking a decline of approximately 44.76 percent from Rs.2,154 crores in Q4 FY24. The company also slipped into a net loss of Rs.63 crores during the quarter, compared to a net profit of Rs.725 crores in the same period last year.
For the full financial year FY25, the company posted total consolidated revenue of Rs.8,339 crores, registering a year-on-year growth of about 17.93 percent from Rs.7,069 crores in FY24. Net profit rose modestly by 2.45 percent to Rs.2,508 crores, up from Rs.2,446 crores in the previous year.
As of March 2025, the shareholding pattern of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd shows that promoters hold a 68.45 stake in the company. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) own the largest share at 6.01 percent, followed by Domestic Institutional Investors with 5.71 percent. The remaining 19.83 percent is held by retail investors.
Written by – Siddesh S Raskar
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