In a significant financial move, investment giant Goldman Sachs has made substantial acquisitions in two prominent Indian companies – Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Zomato. According to data from the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) block deal, Goldman Sachs (Singapore), a subsidiary of the multinational investment firm, purchased shares worth a whopping INR 281 crore through open market transactions.
The Investment Breakdown
Goldman Sachs acquired approximately 3.85 lakh shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. Additionally, the company purchased around 60.07 lakh shares of the online food delivery platform, Zomato. These acquisitions reflect a strategic investment by Goldman Sachs in sectors spanning aerospace and food delivery.
Price and Share Details
The shares were acquired through a block deal at prices ranging from INR 199.50 to INR 4176.25 per share, totalling a cumulative value of INR 280.96 crore. These shares were sold by Kadensa Capital Fund, managed by Hong Kong-based asset management firm Kadensa Capital.
Market Performance of the Stocks
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) stocks recently closed at INR 4176 a share, reflecting more than 35% growth in the last month and about 25% growth over the last year. Meanwhile, Zomato shares had a mixed session, closing at INR 201.50 following a 2.07% drop. Although this, Zomato shares have grown about 300% over the last two years, while the stock has lost 27% of its value in 2025.
Investment Caution
Though these transactions reflect a significant strategic investment, analysts caution caution. Share market investing involves risk considerations, and investing in them can be considered through professional consultancy advice.
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