New Delhi, May 8 -- Smallcap World Fund Inc. has increased its stake in Home First Finance Company India by nearly 3%, taking its total shareholding in the company to above 7%. On Thursday, Home First Finance Company share price gained nearly 2%. The small-cap stock rose as much as 2.05% to Rs.1,175.80 apiece on the BSE.

Smallcap World Fund Inc. held 5,013,7001 equity shares of Home First Finance Company India as of 2 December 2024, aggregating to 5.6102% stake in the company.

On 30 April 2025, the fund acquired additional 3,023,818 Home First Finance shares, equivalent to 2.94% stake in the company, through the open market.

With the latest acquisition, Smallcap World Fund's shareholding in Home First Finance Company India has increase...