Bulk Deal: 2 Stocks in focus after shares worth ₹318 Cr exchange hands 

Synopsis: Poly Medicure and Antony Waste Handling Cell spotlight after bulk deals on January 16, 2026, involving stake sale by Smallcap World Fund and additional buying by Miri Strategic Emerging Markets Fund.

Two small-cap stocks came into the spotlight after significant bulk deal transactions worth Rs. 318.31 crore were executed in the market. Foreign institutional investors were seen buying and selling sizeable equity stakes, leading to heightened trading activity and investor interest. Such bulk deals often signal portfolio rebalancing or strategic investment decisions, making these stocks closely watched for potential price movement in the near term.

Here are a few bulk deals that took place on January 16, 2026.

With a market capitalization of Rs. 16,662.49 crore, the shares of Poly Medicure Limited were currently trading at Rs. 1,643.90 per equity share, down nearly 0.07 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,645.10.

On January 16, 2026, Smallcap World Fund Inc sold a significant portion of its stake in Poly Medicure. The fund offloaded a total of 18.37 lakh equity shares through two bulk transactions at an average price of Rs. 1,645 per share, generating proceeds of approximately Rs. 302.20 crore. 

Prior to this transaction, Smallcap World Fund Inc held a 2.02 percent stake in the company as of September 2025. The sale represented about 1.81 percent of Poly Medicure’s paid-up equity share capital. 

Following the completion of this bulk deal, the fund’s holding in the company reduced sharply to around 0.21 percent. The stake sale indicates partial profit booking by the institutional investor, while Poly Medicure continues to remain in focus among market participants due to strong institutional interest.

Poly Medicure Limited was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Faridabad. The company manufactures and exports a wide range of medical devices focused on improving patient care through innovation. 

The company specializes in vascular access products like IV cannulas, infusion therapy solutions, blood transfusion sets, dialysis equipment, and consumables for oncology, cardiology, and urology. The company operates advanced facilities in India, Egypt, China, and Italy, serving over 100 countries with high-quality, ISO-certified disposables that meet global standards.

With a market capitalization of Rs. 1,501.84 crore, the shares of Antony Waste Handling Cell Limited were currently trading at Rs. 529.15 per equity share, down nearly 4.03 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 551.35.

On January 16, 2026, The Miri Strategic Emerging Markets Fund, a hedge fund managed by Miri Capital Management, purchased an additional 3 lakh equity shares in Antony Waste Handling Cell Limited. The shares were acquired at an average price of Rs. 536.97 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of about Rs.16.11 crore. 

Before this purchase, Miri Capital Management held a 1.14 percent stake, equivalent to 3,23,150 equity shares, as of December 2025. The latest acquisition represents a 1.05 percent stake in the company. 

Following the transaction, the fund’s total shareholding increased to around 2.19 percent, strengthening its position and reflecting growing confidence in the company’s long-term prospects.

Antony Waste Handling Cell Limited was established in 2001 and specializes in integrated municipal solid waste management services across multiple Indian cities. The company collects waste door-to-door using advanced vehicles, transports it efficiently to processing facilities, and handles treatment through modern plants that convert waste into energy or compost.

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