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By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)
Patanjali Foods share price plunged over 19% on Wednesday after a ₹195 crore block deal. The stock hit its 52-week low amid heavy volumes, extending its year-long decline. Weak margins, challenges in the edible oil business, policy changes and lower promoter holding have continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
Patanjali Foods came under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday after a large block deal hit the market. The stock fell more than 19% during the session and slipped to its 52-week low, extending a long-running downtrend.
In the trading session, the stock made an intraday low of ₹328.20, which translates to a fall of 19.47% from the previous close of ₹407.55.
The fall came after nearly 1.5% equity changed hands through block deals. According to CNBC-TV18, around 54.24 lakh shares worth about ₹195 crore were traded at an average price of ₹355 per share.
The fall also came with unusually strong trading activity. More than 2.3 crore shares changed hands during the session, far above the stock's 20-day average volume of around 25 lakh shares. Delivery volumes also jumped sharply, pointing to significant investor participation.
Wednesday's fall has only added to the stock's continuous weakness. The stock had started falling since July 2025, when the stock was at ₹653. Since then, sentiments have been negative and the stock has been under consistent downward pressure owing to various issues.
The stock has fallen by about 37.49% till date in 2026. In the past 12 months, the stock has dropped almost 40.60%. With Wednesday's drop, the stock has reached its 52-week low.
Although Patanjali has successfully been able to keep its revenues growing, its profitability has been under pressure. High production costs and pressure on edible oil have affected the profit margins despite the steady revenue.
Also, edible oil has been under pressure due to the change in policies. Over the past year, policy changes regarding the import duty on crude and refined palm oil and soybean oil have changed the dynamics of the industry.
A third reason that has discouraged investment is the steady reduction in promoter holding. This holding has declined from 72.81% at the end of 2024 to 68.25% in June 2026.
Patanjali Foods Ltd is one of India's leading FMCG and edible oil companies. It manufactures and markets edible oils, food products, soya-based products, nutraceuticals, and home & personal care products.
The company was earlier known as Ruchi Soya Industries. However, Ruchi Soya entered the insolvency process in 2017. In December 2019, Patanjali Ayurved, led by Acharya Balkrishna and Baba Ramdev, acquired the company through the insolvency resolution process.
Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal, NSE
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