Synopsis:
Voltas Ltd shares are in focus after the Life Insurance Corporation of India has increased its stake to 5.05 percent in the company.
A mid-cap company engaged in the business of air conditioning, refrigeration, electro – mechanical projects as an EPC contractor, is in the spotlight today after the LIC has increased its stake to 5.05 percent.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 45,724.96 crore, Voltas Ltd closed at Rs. 1,381.90, up by 3.11 percent from its previous close of Rs. 1,340.20 per equity share. The shares touched an intraday high of Rs. 1,383 in today’s trading session.
What’s the News?
LIC has increased its stake in Voltas by acquiring 2.01 lakh shares via open market on September 25, 2025. Its holding rose from 1.65 crore shares (4.99 percent of equity) to 1.67 crore shares, now representing 5.05 percent of Voltas Ltd’s paid-up equity. This incremental acquisition reflects LIC’s continued interest in strengthening its presence in the company.
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About the company
Voltas Limited, incorporated in 1954 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, provides air conditioning and engineering solutions across India, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Unitary Cooling Products, Electro-Mechanical Projects and Services, and Engineering Products and Services.
The company manufactures and services cooling appliances, refrigeration, home appliances, and water heaters, and offers HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, and specialized electro-mechanical services.
It also provides facilities maintenance, water treatment solutions, mining and construction equipment, rural electrification, power and solar projects, and manufacturing of ducts and related accessories.
It is trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 70.4x, which is higher than the industry average of 57.1x. A return on equity (ROE) of about 13.5 percent and a return on capital employed (ROCE) of about 17.6 percent demonstrate the company’s financial position.
Voltas Limited reported Q1FY26 revenue of Rs. 3,939 crore, down 20 percent YoY from Rs. 4,921 crore in Q1FY25 and down 17.4 percent QoQ from Rs. 4,768 crore in Q4FY25. Net profit for the quarter declined to Rs. 141 crore, down 57.9 percent YoY from Rs. 335 crore and down 40.2 percent QoQ from Rs. 236 crore, reflecting a significant moderation in both top- and bottom-line performance.
Written by Akshay Sanghavi
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