HDFC Mutual Fund bought 10 lakh shares of Global Health, will the confidence of retail investors increase in Medanta stock?

Business Desk – HDFC Mutual Fund: Retail investors always keep an eye on the purchase of mutual funds in the stock market. In Thursday’s trading session, HDFC Mutual Fund bought 10 lakh additional shares of Global Health Ltd (operating company of Medanta hospital chain).

This deal is believed to be worth around Rs 122 to 130 crore. These shares were sold by the company’s co-founder Sunil Sachdeva through a block deal. After this purchase, HDFC Mutual Fund’s stake in the company increased further. At the end of trading, shares of Global Health closed at Rs 1,315.

Bought 0.37% stake in block deal

According to block deal data available on BSE, HDFC Mutual Fund has bought 10 lakh shares equivalent to 0.37 percent stake of the company. After this deal, investors are now keeping an eye on whether other institutional and retail investors will also show interest in this stock.

Why is HDFC Mutual Fund increasing investment in Medanta?

Global Health operates the country’s leading hospital chain Medanta. The company has recently presented strong quarterly results. In the March 2026 quarter, the company’s net profit increased by almost 40 percent to Rs 141.7 crore, while revenue increased from Rs 931 crore to Rs 1,159 crore. Considering the strong financial performance and future prospects, HDFC Mutual Fund has increased its stake in the company.

Strong growth expected in healthcare sector

According to experts, the healthcare sector in India is continuously expanding. Many positive factors like increasing demand for health services, expansion of big hospitals in new cities and increasing health insurance coverage are strengthening this sector. This is the reason why many big institutional investors are considering the healthcare sector as a long-term growth theme.

When do mutual funds make big purchases?

Generally, mutual funds buy a large stake in a company when they see strong earnings, sales and future growth of the company. They also see whether the valuation of the share is appropriate or not. If a sector has the potential for better performance in the long run, mutual funds increase investment there.

Will participation of retail investors increase?

Buying by large institutional investors in a stock often attracts market attention. After this purchase of HDFC Mutual Fund, the stock of Global Health has come into discussion. In such cases, sometimes the interest of retail investors also increases and their participation in the stock may increase. However, it is important to assess the company’s financial performance, valuation and your risk profile before deciding on any investment.