Vishal Mega Mart's share price hit a one-month low after the promoter, Kedaara Capital via Samayat Services LLP, sold 10% stake in the company at a floor price of Rs 110 per share, a 12% discount to the last closing price.
In the block deal worth Rs 5,057 crore, 92.96 crore shares of Vishal Mega Mart changed hands on the National Stock Exchange at prices ranging from Rs 115.16 to 125 apiece.
This stake sale led to a 9.09% decline in Vishal Mega Mart's share price to Rs 113.5 apiece, the lowest level since April 30, with the stock later trading down 5.37% at Rs 118.5 apiece.
Vishal Mega Mart's script, after its intraday drop, was noted as experiencing the biggest decline since its listing. The stock has seen a 5.66% increase over the past 12 months and an 11.07% increase year-to-date.
There have been high trading volumes with the relative strength index at 40.46. Analysts' consensus shows seven 'buy' ratings for the company, one 'hold' rating, and one 'sell' rating.