Megastar Foods stock hits upper limit again; ace investor Ashish Kacholia buys 1.04% stake

Megastar Foods stock hits upper limit again; ace investor Ashish Kacholia buys 1.04% stake

Data showed the scrip has risen 440 per cent in the last one year and almost 600 per cent (598 per cent) in the last two year.

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Megastar Foods is engaged into bulk food processing, producing a wide range of wholesome wheat flour products. Megastar Foods is engaged into bulk food processing, producing a wide range of wholesome wheat flour products.
Amit Mudgill
  • Oct 12, 2022,
  • Updated Oct 12, 2022 10:32 AM IST

Megastar Foods, a multibagger stock, on Wednesday hit its upper circuit limit for the second straight day, as shareholding data suggests seasoned investor Ashish Kacholia bought 1.04 per cent stake in the food processing company in the quarter gone by. 

On Wednesday, the scrip hit its 5 per cent upper circuit limit at Rs 224.75 on BSE. This was in addition to a 5 per cent jump in the previous session. The stock saw a total volume of 3,475 shares on BSE in the first 15 minutes of trade against a two-week average of 4,306 shares.  

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Kacholia bought 1,03,666 shares in the Punjab-based company in September quarter, which are valued at Rs 2.3 crore, as of today. The company released its September quarter shareholding data on Tuesday.  

Megastar Foods commands a market capitalisation of Rs 224.83 crore.   

Data showed the scrip has risen 440 per cent in the last one year and almost 600 per cent (598 per cent) in the last two year. In 2022 only, it is up 300 per cent. From a 52-week low of Rs 39 on 10 December 2021 to a 52-week high of Rs 228.90 on September 15, the scrip rallied a whopping 486 per cent.  

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Megastar Foods is engaged into bulk food processing, producing a wide range of wholesome wheat flour products. As per its website, the company has an annual installed capacity of 1,00,000 metric tonnes.     Incorporated in November 2011, the company started its operations in October 2013. It got listed on BSE's SME platform on May 24, 2018.

Disclaimer: Business Today provides stock market news for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Megastar Foods, a multibagger stock, on Wednesday hit its upper circuit limit for the second straight day, as shareholding data suggests seasoned investor Ashish Kacholia bought 1.04 per cent stake in the food processing company in the quarter gone by. 

On Wednesday, the scrip hit its 5 per cent upper circuit limit at Rs 224.75 on BSE. This was in addition to a 5 per cent jump in the previous session. The stock saw a total volume of 3,475 shares on BSE in the first 15 minutes of trade against a two-week average of 4,306 shares.  

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Also Read: How top 5 Dolly Khanna, Ashish Kacholia and Anil Goel stocks fared in September quarter

Kacholia bought 1,03,666 shares in the Punjab-based company in September quarter, which are valued at Rs 2.3 crore, as of today. The company released its September quarter shareholding data on Tuesday.  

Megastar Foods commands a market capitalisation of Rs 224.83 crore.   

Data showed the scrip has risen 440 per cent in the last one year and almost 600 per cent (598 per cent) in the last two year. In 2022 only, it is up 300 per cent. From a 52-week low of Rs 39 on 10 December 2021 to a 52-week high of Rs 228.90 on September 15, the scrip rallied a whopping 486 per cent.  

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Megastar Foods is engaged into bulk food processing, producing a wide range of wholesome wheat flour products. As per its website, the company has an annual installed capacity of 1,00,000 metric tonnes.     Incorporated in November 2011, the company started its operations in October 2013. It got listed on BSE's SME platform on May 24, 2018.

Disclaimer: Business Today provides stock market news for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amit Mudgill

A financial journalist with over 18 years of experience in print and digital media, I cover India's capital markets, focusing on stocks, IPOs, mutual funds, corporate earnings, and market trends. Currently with Business Today, I report on equities, corporate developments, fundraising activity, and the broader investment landscape, delivering timely, data-backed insights to investors and readers.

Previously, I worked with The Economic Times and Deccan Chronicle, covering business, markets, and corporate affairs. My experience spans breaking news, analysis, and long-form features, with a strong focus on financial markets and investment-related reporting.

I am on the go 24/7:  Saying 'Good Night' to Dow Jones and 'Good Morning' to Gift Nifty comes naturally. Ask me about data and you'll hear stories. Away from markets, I enjoy stargazing, astrophotography, reading about India's neighbourhood, and playing video games.

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