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By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)
Promoter buying often signals confidence in a company's future, but investors should not view it in isolation. We screened companies with a market capitalisation above ₹5,000 crore where promoter holding increased in the June 2026 quarter. Here are three stocks that made the list, along with their shareholding trends and recent returns.
Promoter buying is one of the most closely tracked signals in the stock market. Investors often watch changes in promoter holding because they can offer clues about how those closest to the business view its future. Although it should never be the only factor behind an investment decision, a rise in promoter stake generally draws attention.
There is also an important difference between promoter buying and selling. Promoters may reduce their holdings for several reasons. They may need funds for personal requirements, comply with regulatory norms or rebalance their overall wealth. Buying, however, is usually seen differently by the market.
Well-known investor Peter Lynch summed up this idea in a simple line: "Insiders might sell their shares for any number of reasons, but they buy them for only one: they think the price will rise."
Even then, promoter buying is not a guarantee that a stock will perform well. Investors should also look at the company's earnings, business outlook, valuation and the size of the promoter purchase before reaching any conclusion.
With this in mind, we screened companies with a market capitalisation of more than ₹5,000 crore where promoter holding increased during the June 2026 quarter.
Here are three companies that made the list.
| Company | Promoter Holding (June 2025) | Promoter Holding (March 31, 2026) | Promoter Holding (June 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adani Energy Solutions Ltd | 71.19% | 72.72% | 74.71% |
| Gallantt Ispat Ltd | 68.93% | 70.00% | 70.03% |
| Neogen Chemicals Ltd | 51.22% | 51.22% | 53.00% |
Source: Screener
Adani Energy Solutions is part of the Adani Group. It is one of India's largest private power transmission companies. The company has built a presence across power transmission, electricity distribution, smart metering and cooling solutions.
As of July 30, 2026, the company’s market capitalisation stands at ₹1,99,023 crore.
Promoter holding has been moving higher over the past year. It stood at 71.19% in the June 2025 quarter. The stake increased to 72.72% as of March 31, 2026, before rising further to 74.71% in the June 2026 quarter.
During this period, the stock has also delivered strong returns. Its share price has gained more than 58% so far in 2026. Over the last one year, the stock is up by more than 100%.
Gallantt Ispat was incorporated in 2005. Today, it is an integrated iron and steel manufacturer with operations across steel, agro, power and real estate. The company is also one of the largest producers of rebars in Uttar Pradesh and holds 25% market share in its key operating regions.
The market capitalisation of the company is ₹14,332 crore as of July 30, 2026.
The promoter’s holding has risen on both a YoY and QoQ basis. The promoters held 68.93% of the company in the quarter ending June 2025. This rose to 70.00% in March 2026 and further rose to 70.03% in the quarter ending June 2026.
But the stock performance has not been very consistent. The shares are up around 10% so far in 2026 and down about 22% over the past year.
Neogen Chemicals is the leading manufacturer of Bromine and lithium-based speciality chemicals. The company has operated for more than 3 decades. It currently has four manufacturing facilities along with two research and development centres.
Market capitalisation as of July 30, 2026 stands at ₹5,422 crore.
There has been no change in promoter’s shareholding in June 2025 and March 2026 quarters, which is 51.22%. But in the June 2026 quarter, the figure rose to 53.00%.
The stock has also delivered healthy gains during this period. The shares are up around 68% so far in 2026 and are up more than 28% over the last one year.
Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)
SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).
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