HDFC MF and ADIA Lead ₹777 Crore Block Deal in Corona Remedies

A significant shift in the ownership structure of pharmaceutical player Corona Remedies Limited occurred on June 17, 2026, as major institutional investors stepped in to acquire a substantial stake. This massive block deal marks a key movement in the healthcare sector, involving some of the world’s most prominent asset management firms.

Massive Divestment by Sepia Investments and Anchor Partners

The block deal was headlined by Sepia Investments, which offloaded 43,28,943 shares of Corona Remedies. Executed at a price of ₹1,730 per share, the transaction by Sepia alone amounted to approximately ₹748.9 crore. Adding to the sell-side momentum, Anchor Partners also divested its holdings, selling 1,61,861 shares at the same price point, worth roughly ₹28 crore.

In total, these two sellers successfully exited or reduced their positions by offloading shares worth approximately ₹776.9 crore in the pharmaceutical company, signaling a major liquidity event in the stock.

HDFC Mutual Fund Dominates the Buy Side

While the sell-side was concentrated among two entities, the buy-side saw intense participation from twelve different institutional investors. HDFC Mutual Fund emerged as the most aggressive buyer, single-handedly absorbing more than half of the total deal value. HDFC MF acquired 24,50,000 shares, an investment totaling roughly ₹423.9 crore.

Other heavyweight domestic and international players also secured significant positions:

Global Institutional Interest in Corona Remedies

The deal also highlights growing interest from global sovereign wealth funds and specialized emerging market funds. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) participated in the deal, purchasing 39,130 shares worth approximately ₹6.8 crore.

Hơn nữa, tập đoàn WhiteOak đã thể hiện sự tin tưởng đáng kể, với quỹ Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Equity Fund mua 148.686 cổ phiếu (25,7 crore ₹) và WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund mua 145.000 cổ phiếu (25,1 crore ₹). Các bên tham gia khác bao gồm Aberdeen Standard Sicav I, India Acorn ICAV và Factory Mutual Insurance Company, qua đó khẳng định niềm tin rộng rãi của các tổ chức vào công ty ở mức giá 1.730 ₹.

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