Promoter Buying Recent
Companies where promoters recently increased their stake — the people who know the business best are putting more money in.
Screener.in Query
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Change in promoter holding > 2 AND
Promoter holding > 50 AND
Return on equity > 15 AND
Market Capitalization > 200 AND
OPM > 15 AND
Debt to equity < 0.5 AND
Profit growth 3Years > 12Step: Copy the query above → Open Screener.in → New Screen → Paste in the query box → Run
What It Finds
Companies where promoters increased holding by more than 1% in the latest quarter and still hold more than 40% overall.
Why It Works
Promoters have the most information about their own business. When they spend personal money to buy more shares, it signals they believe current price is below fair value.
Best For
Best Market Conditions
Things to Watch Out For
- Promoters may buy for optics, not genuine conviction
- Small increases (1–2%) may be routine ESOP-related
- High promoter pledge negates the positive signal — always check
After Running the Screen
- 1Check each company's annual report and latest quarterly results.
- 2Verify the current valuation is reasonable — not just passing the screen.
- 3Look for insider ownership and promoter pledge levels.
- 4Always invest only what you can afford to hold for 3+ years.
About Smart Money Investing
Promoters are the ultimate insiders — they run the company, see the order book, know the pipeline, and understand the competitive position better than any analyst. When promoters spend personal money to increase their stake in the open market, it is one of the most reliable bullish signals in equity investing. They're not buying for optics; they're buying because they believe the current price is below fair value.
Not all promoter buying is equal. A routine 0.1% increase from ESOP-related transactions is noise. A 2%+ open-market purchase from a promoter already holding 50%+ is a loud signal — they're concentrating personal wealth further in a stock they already dominate. These screens filter for meaningful, recent changes: increases of 2%+ in the latest quarter, with the promoter holding above 50% before the purchase.
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Disclaimer: These screens are for educational and research purposes only. Results are based on historical financial data and do not constitute investment advice. Past screen performance does not predict future returns. Always verify data on BSE/NSE and consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before investing.