3 Stocks Jump Up to 8% After Promoters and Mutual Funds Bought Shares Worth ₹236 Cr

Synopsis: AWL Agri Business, Cantabil Retail India, and Crop Life Science were among the stocks witnessing significant buying through bulk and block deals, attracting investor attention in the latest trading session.

Promoters and mutual funds have shown strong confidence in select companies by buying shares worth around Rs. 236 crore through bulk and block deals. Such transactions are closely tracked by investors because they often reflect the confidence of large and experienced market participants in a company’s future growth.

In this article, we take a look at the stocks that came into focus after these major investments. We also explain who bought the shares, the value of the deals, and what these transactions could mean for investors keeping an eye on market opportunities. Here are a few stocks that witnessed significant buying activity through bulk and block deals during the latest trading session.

AWL Agri Business Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 25,122.79 crores, the share of AWL Agri Business Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 194.10 per equity share, rising nearly 7.59 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 180.40. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 193.30 per equity share. 

AWL Agri Business Limited witnessed a major bulk deal on July 2, 2026. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund purchased 1.3 crore equity shares, representing a 1 percent stake, for Rs. 234.13 crore. The fund acquired the shares at an average price of Rs. 180.10 per share.

On the other hand, AustralianSuper sold 1.65 crore equity shares, equivalent to a 1.27 percent stake, through the bulk deal. The transaction was valued at Rs. 297.32 crore, with the shares sold at an average price of Rs. 180.14 per share.

According to the company’s March 2026 shareholding pattern, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, through its Multi-Asset Fund, held a 3.84 percent stake in AWL Agri Business Limited. AustralianSuper held a 1.59 percent stake before the transaction. The bulk deal reflects a change in the company’s institutional shareholding.

AWL Agri Business Limited is one of India’s largest food and FMCG companies, focused on edible oils, kitchen staples, and packaged foods. Formerly known as Adani Wilmar Limited, it adopted its current name in 2025 and continues to serve a nationwide consumer base through its flagship Fortune brand and an extensive manufacturing and distribution network.

Cantabil Retail India Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 2,209.72 crore, the shares of Cantabil Retail India Limited were currently trading at Rs. 264.20 per equity share, down nearly 2.09 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 269.85.

Cantabil Retail India Limited witnessed a bulk deal on July 2, 2026. Think India Opportunities Master Fund LP sold 9 lakh equity shares, representing a 1.07 percent stake, in the company. The transaction was valued at Rs. 22.68 crore, with the shares sold at an average price of Rs. 252 per share.

According to the March 2026 shareholding pattern, the fund held a 1.6 percent stake in Cantabil Retail India before the sale. The bulk deal reduced its shareholding in the apparel retailer.

Cantabil Retail India Limited is an Indian fashion retailer that designs, manufactures, brands, and sells apparel, footwear, and accessories under the Cantabil brand. It has grown into one of India’s established organized apparel retailers through a nationwide network of exclusive brand outlets and an integrated design-to-retail business model. 

Crop Life Science Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 78.24 crore, the shares of Crop Life Science Limited were currently trading at Rs. 45.65 per equity share, down nearly 1.93 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 46.55.

Crop Life Science Limited witnessed multiple bulk deals on July 2, 2026, involving promoter entities and a company executive. Chunilal Samajubhai Virolia, Whole-time Director of the company, purchased 4.8 lakh equity shares, representing a 2.8 percent stake, for Rs. 2.06 crore. He acquired the shares at an average price of Rs. 42.97 per share.

On the selling side, promoter Rajeshkumar Vrajlal Lunagariya sold 1.76 lakh shares for Rs. 74.8 lakh at Rs. 42.50 per share. Vijyagauri Ashvinkumar Lunagaria also sold 1.92 lakh shares at the same price, amounting to Rs. 81.6 lakh.

Additionally, Sumita R. Lunagariya offloaded 1.12 lakh shares at Rs. 44.50 per share, valued at Rs. 49.84 lakh. The transactions indicate an internal transfer of shares, with the Whole-time Director increasing his stake while promoter entities reduced their holdings through bulk deals.

Crop Life Science Limited is an Indian agrochemical manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and markets crop protection products and plant nutrition solutions. Founded in 2006, the company has expanded from a small-scale manufacturer into a publicly listed business serving both domestic and international agricultural markets, with manufacturing operations in Gujarat.

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