What is Promoter Holding in shareholding pattern?

Promoter Holding refers to shares held by company founders, their families, and holding companies. It is divided into pledged (used as loan collateral) and non-pledged shares. High promoter holding (>50%) often indicates alignment with shareholder interests.

What is FII and DII holding?

FII (Foreign Institutional Investors) includes foreign portfolio investors, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds. DII (Domestic Institutional Investors) includes mutual funds, insurance companies, pension funds, and banks. Increasing institutional stakes often signal professional investor confidence.

Why are pledged shares a risk factor?

Pledged shares are promoter shares used as collateral for loans. If the share price falls below a threshold or the loan defaults, lenders may force-sell these shares, causing significant price drops. High pledged percentage (>20% of promoter holding) is considered concerning.

What are insider trading disclosures?

Insider trading disclosures are transactions by promoters, directors, and key managerial personnel that SEBI requires to be disclosed within 2 trading days. Insiders buying shares often signals confidence in future prospects, while selling may indicate profit-booking.

What are bulk deals in stock market?

Bulk deals are large transactions involving 0.5% or more of a company's equity, executed through a separate trading window. Institutional bulk buys often precede price appreciation, while bulk sells may indicate profit-taking by large investors.

Shareholding Pattern - MCX (MCX)

Who Owns MCX?

Ownership snapshot for Dec 2018

Dec 2018

Smart Money (FII + DII) FII 30.8% + DII 38.3%

69.1%

Public & Retail

30.9%

Understanding Shareholding Categories

Promoter (Non-Pledged): Founders & holding companies. High holding (>50%) shows alignment with shareholders.

Promoter (Pledged): Shares used as loan collateral. Forced selling risk if loans default.

DII: Mutual funds, insurance & pension funds. Rising DII stake signals domestic confidence.

FII: Foreign portfolio investors & hedge funds. High FII stake shows global interest.

Government: Central/state govt & PSU holdings.

Public & Others: Retail investors, HNIs, NRIs & corporates.

Data from audited consolidated filings. For educational purposes only — not investment advice. Last update: Dec 2018

MCX Shareholding Pattern

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