2 Stocks in focus after investors bought and sold stakes via bulk deals

Synopsis:
Microcap stocks drew attention after a prominent investor executed bulk deals, triggering sharp price action. One counter surged nearly 10% on heavy buying, while another slipped 4% after stake dilution. These trades reflect shifting investor confidence and short-term sentiment in smaller stocks.

A bulk deal refers to a large transaction where a substantial number of shares of a listed company are bought or sold in a single trade on the stock exchange. These deals often signal strong institutional interest and can influence short-term stock movement and overall market sentiment.

Oil Country Tubular

Oil Country Tubular is a specialised manufacturer of casing, tubing and drill pipes used in oil and gas exploration. The company focuses on premium OCTG products for domestic energy players. With rising drilling and refinery activity in India, it is positioned to benefit from higher hydrocarbon investment cycles. With a market capitalization of Rs 371.00 crore, the shares were trading at Rs 71.36 apiece, increasing around 10 percent as compared to the previous closing price.

As per the exchange, Vivek Mundra bought 49.40 lakh shares in the company via a bulk deal at an average price of Rs 65.30 apiece. The seller was promoter entity United Steel Allied Industries, which offloaded 49.40 lakh shares, which is equivalent to a 9.50 percent stake, at Rs 65.30 per share. As of September 2025, United Steel Allied Industries holds 2,21,89,165 equity shares, which is equivalent to 42.68 percent in the company.

Welspun Investment and Commercials

Welspun Investment and Commercial functions as a strategic holding company of the Welspun Group. It manages investments across textiles, infrastructure, warehousing and energy-related businesses. Backed by a strong promoter group, it provides exposure to diversified assets with long-term capital appreciation and value-unlocking potential.

With a market capitalization of Rs 507.97 crore, the shares were trading at Rs 1,390.00 apiece, decreasing around 4 percent as compared to the previous closing price.

As per the exchange, Gaurav Naresh Lodha sold 25,127 shares, representing 0.69 per cent in the company via a bulk deal, at an average price of Rs 1,400.02 per share for Rs 3.51 crore. However, Gaurav Naresh Lodha holds 61,057 equity shares, which is equivalent to 1.67 percent in the company, as of September 2025.

Written by Abhishek Singh

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