New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Selling by promoters gathered pace during the June quarter, with the share of private promoters in the Indian stock market declining to an 8-year low. The stake held by India Inc promoters stood at 40.58% on June 30, 2025, compared with 40.81% on March 31, 2025.

During the quarter, promoters sold a net value of Rs.54,732 crore, according to data by primeinfobase.com.

The top 10 companies where private promoter stake declined the most included some of the popular names like Vishal Mega Mart, Vodafone Idea and Sagility India. The promoters of these companies reduced their stakes by up to 37% during Q1 FY26.

Wendt (India) saw the promoter stake halve to 37.50% in the June quarter from 75% in the March quarter. Howeve...