New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Promoters of private sector companies increased their stake in listed firms for the second consecutive quarter, taking their combined shareholding to a three-year high of 41.93 per cent as of September 30, 2026, according to data released by PRIME Database Group.

The shareholding of private promoters rose from 41.34 per cent in the June quarter to 41.93 per cent in the September quarter, indicating a gradual recovery after several years of decline.

Private promoters were net buyers of shares worth Rs 6,595 crore during the September quarter, marking their fourth consecutive quarter of net buying. They had purchased shares worth Rs 36,336 crore in the previous quarter, the highest net buying in four years.

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