ICICI Portfolio: 5 Stocks with Fresh Investments by the Group in Q3

Synopsis: ICICI Group fund made a fresh stake in Q3 FY26 across Can Fin Homes, ICRA, L&T Finance, Thermax, and Vijaya Diagnostic, reflecting institutional confidence in these companies’ long-term growth prospects.

ICICI Group has made a fresh investment by acquiring a new stake during the December quarter of 2025. This move signals the group’s confidence in the company’s long-term growth prospects and business fundamentals. Such investments by a large and reputable financial group often reflect a positive outlook on the company’s performance, strategy, and future potential. 

Here are the stocks in which the ICICI Group fund has made a fresh stake in Q3 FY26:

Can Fin Homes Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 12,155.64 crore, the shares of Can Fin Homes Limited closed at Rs. 912.90 per equity share, down nearly 0.50 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 917.45. 

In December 2025, Can Fin Homes Limited had a majority stake held by the promoters at 29.99 percent, foreign institutional investors at 13.24 percent, domestic institutional investors at 24.70 percent, and the public at 32.07 percent.

In the December quarter of 2025, ICICI Prudential Banking and Financial Services Fund made a fresh stake of 2.1 percent in the company, which had a holding value of Rs. 254.1 crore with ownership of 28.39 lakh shares.

Can Fin Homes Limited was established in 1987. The company provides home loans and housing finance solutions mainly to salaried and self-employed individuals in India, focusing on affordable housing and retail mortgage lending across various cities.

ICRA Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 5,911.38 crore, the shares of ICRA Limited closed at Rs. 6,125 per equity share, rising nearly 2.77 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 5,960.05. 

In December 2025, ICRA Limited had a majority stake held by the promoters at 51.86 percent, foreign institutional investors at 7.25 percent, domestic institutional investors at 25.55 percent, the public at 15.06 percent, and others at 0.29 percent.

In the December quarter of 2025, ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund made a fresh stake of 1.1 percent in the company, which had a holding value of Rs. 63.1 crore with ownership of 1.01 lakh shares.

ICRA Limited was established in 1991. The company is a leading credit rating agency in India, offering ratings, research, and advisory services that help investors, lenders, and businesses assess credit risk and financial strength.

L&T Finance Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 74,163.20 crore, the shares of L&T Finance Limited closed at Rs. 296.30 per equity share, rising nearly 0.19 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 295.75. 

In December 2025, L&T Finance Limited had a majority stake held by the promoters at 66.03 percent, foreign institutional investors at 6.66 percent, domestic institutional investors at 15.33 percent, and the public at 11.99 percent.

In the December quarter of 2025, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited made a fresh stake of 1.2 percent in the company, which had a holding value of Rs. 903 crore with ownership of 2.94 crore shares.

L&T Finance Limited was established in 1994. It is a non-banking financial company providing loans for rural, housing, and infrastructure financing, along with personal and business loans, supporting individuals and enterprises across India.

Thermax Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 35,389.42 crore, the shares of Thermax Limited closed at Rs. 2,970 per equity share, down nearly 0.01 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 2,970.40. 

In December 2025, Thermax Limited had a majority stake held by the promoters at 61.99 percent, foreign institutional investors at 12.36 percent, domestic institutional investors at 14.84 percent, the public at 5.35 percent, and others at 5.46 percent.

In the December quarter of 2025, ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunity Fund made a fresh stake of 1.3 percent in the company, which had a holding value of Rs. 458.9 crore with ownership of 14.99 lakh shares.

Thermax Limited was established in 1980. The company provides energy and environmental solutions, including heating, cooling, power, and water treatment systems, helping industries reduce energy use and improve efficiency worldwide.

Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 10,171.82 crore, the shares of Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited closed at Rs. 990.20 per equity share, down nearly 0.43 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 994.50. 

In December 2025, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited had a majority stake held by the promoters at 52.60 percent, foreign institutional investors at 15.10 percent, domestic institutional investors at 28.60 percent, and the public at 3.70 percent.

In the December quarter of 2025, ICICI Prudential Bharat Consumption Fund made a fresh stake of 2.3 percent in the company, which had a holding value of Rs. 236.3 crore with ownership of 23.35 lakh shares.

Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited was established in 1981. The company offers diagnostic services such as pathology tests, radiology, and imaging, serving patients through a wide network of centers with a focus on accurate and affordable healthcare.

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