Promoters increased their shareholding by 56.12% YoY and QoQ, indicating strong insider confidence amidst a stagnant sector.

Institutional and public shareholdings also grew, but significantly less than Promoters, suggesting cautious optimism from smart money.

Best-performing sector stock, SHALIMAR WIR, had a 25.95% increase in institutional holdings, contrasting with Sambhv Steel Tubes' stronger promoter activity.