Craftsman Automation: Promoter stake 48.70% in Mar 2026

Promoter holding steady in March 2026 quarter

Craftsman Automation Ltd. reported that promoter holding remained unchanged at 48.70% for the March 2026 quarter. A stable promoter stake is a closely watched data point for investors, especially around periods of corporate actions, fundraising, or large secondary market transactions. While the disclosure does not specify changes across other shareholder categories, it clearly states there was no movement in the promoter holding during the quarter.

The update comes alongside other company-related disclosures and historical market transactions referenced in the same information set. Together, these data points offer context on ownership, capital allocation, and market activity linked to the stock.

Equity investment disclosed under SEBI LODR Regulation 30

In a separate disclosure made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the company said it has made a further equity investment in Viksha Green Energy Private Limited (VGEPL). The company also referenced an earlier intimation dated 12 December 2025.

The investment is linked to solar power procurement under the Group Captive Scheme, as required under provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003. The disclosure positions the investment as a compliance and structure-related step for captive power arrangements rather than a standalone financial investment.

Details of the VGEPL transaction

Craftsman Automation said the further equity investment totals Rs. 9,230, comprising 923 equity shares of face value Rs. 10 each. The company stated that this investment aggregates to 4.61% of VGEPL’s equity share capital.

Post this transaction, Craftsman Automation’s total equity shareholding in VGEPL stands at 10.39%, as per the disclosure. The company explicitly linked the investment to solar power under the Group Captive Scheme.

Stock movement cited in the update

The information set also included a brief market snapshot for Craftsman Automation shares. The stock price moved up by 0.24% from the previous close of Rs. 7,712.50.

The last traded price cited was Rs. 7,731.00. These prices were presented as “Share Price Value Today/Current/Last” and “Previous Day”, respectively.

Key facts at a glance

Block and bulk deal references around the stock

The provided data also referenced notable secondary-market transactions. A block deal table dated June 22, 2023 showed multiple buyers and a single seller at an average price of Rs. 3,960.

Separately, it was stated that Craftsman Automation was trading higher in morning trade on June 23, a day after a group promoter sold 8 lakh shares in a block deal. The seller was identified as S Murali, described as a financial investor in Craftsman Automation and the brother of promoter and managing director S Ravi.

The same segment said prominent investors who bought the shares included Goldman Sachs, Axis Mutual Fund, and Tata Emerging Asia Liquid Fund. It also cited that at 10.21 am, the stock was up 0.72% at Rs. 4,022 on the National Stock Exchange.

Notable deals mentioned

IPO-era shareholding and issue structure referenced

The information set also included IPO-related details and shareholding numbers from that period. It mentioned anchor investors such as HSBC Global Investment Funds, Tata Mutual Fund, Aditya Birla Sunlife MF, The Nomura Trust and Banking Co Ltd, Max Life Insurance Co Ltd, and Integrated Core Strategies Asia Pte Ltd.

It stated the IPO comprised a fresh issue aggregating up to Rs. 150 crore and an offer for sale of up to 45,21,450 shares by the promoter and existing shareholders. Those named as selling shareholders in the offer for sale included Srinivasan Ravi, K Gomatheswaran, Marina III (Singapore) Pte Ltd, and International Finance Corporation (IFC).

The same section said that at the time, IFC held 14.06% and Marina held 15.50% in the company. It also cited that Srinivasan Ravi owned 52.83% and K Gomatheswaran had a 7.04% holding.

Additional market data points included

Separately listed market metrics included a market cap figure of Rs. 16,204 crore, a current price of Rs. 6,792, and a high/low of Rs. 8,220 / Rs. 3,700. The same dataset also noted that the most recent bulk deal for the stock happened on April 15, 2026 on NSE, with 155,323 shares traded at an average price of Rs. 7,400.

Why the disclosures matter for investors

Two elements stand out in the combined information: ownership stability in the March 2026 quarter and a structured equity investment tied to group captive solar power. Promoter holding staying unchanged at 48.70% removes one variable for investors tracking insider ownership changes quarter to quarter.

And the VGEPL investment adds a specific data point on how the company is participating in a group captive solar arrangement. The disclosure is explicit about the legal and regulatory context (Electricity Act, 2003 and the Group Captive Scheme) and quantifies both the incremental stake (4.61%) and the total holding (10.39%) after the transaction.

Conclusion

Craftsman Automation’s March 2026 quarter shareholding update shows promoters holding steady at 48.70%, while the company also disclosed a further equity investment in Viksha Green Energy for group captive solar power. Investors will likely track subsequent filings for any additional changes in shareholding categories and follow-ups linked to the VGEPL stake.