Have you ever felt that some stock market hacks are only known to pros? If yes, then think again, institutional investors and High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) leave visible footprints every day. These footprints, often referred to as Bulk deals and Boardroom moves, are a valuable source of clues that even a beginner can use to refine their investment strategy.
In this article, we’ll attempt to understand these footprints and their impact on stock prices, so let’s begin.
What Are Bulk Deals?
A bulk deal happens when an investor or entity buys or sells a huge number of shares, typically more than 0.5% of the listed shares, during regular trading hours. NSE and BSE publicly disclose these deals at the end of the day, with the name of the buyer/seller, quantity, and price. For example, a bulk deal in Hindalco by a big institutional player or mutual fund may increase the Hindalco share price.
Why Do Bulk Deals Matter?
- Repeated buying by big investors signals confidence, while selling indicates caution.
- Who is buying or selling matters, as it gives credibility to the trade.
- Bulk buying may indicate a positive announcement by the company, like earnings, corporate actions, significant contracts, or regulatory approvals.
What Are Boardroom Moves?
Boardroom moves refer to key decisions, changes in management, or strategic actions taken by a company’s board of directors or top management that can influence its stock performance, investor sentiment, or future direction.
Types of Boardroom Moves
1. Change in Leadership
The appointment or resignation of the CEO or any board members has a direct or indirect impact on the stock price. For example, suppose a company hires an efficient CEO.
In that case, investors often see it as a positive sign that the stock may rise, as when on July 11, Hindustan Unilever appointed Priya Nair as new MD & CEO, after which the shares of HUL rose by 4-5% as the investors viewed this leadership as a signal of renewed strategic energy.
2. Corporate Governance Decisions
Corporate governance decisions are the management actions that shape the company. These include appointing independent directors, approving mergers and acquisitions, revising dividend policies, and other related matters.
For example, on September 11, the Infosys board approved a share buyback worth ₹18,000 crore, after which the stock rallied by 2% as investors gained confidence in the stock’s valuation.
3. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Mergers and Acquisitions are one of the significant board moves where the board approves acquiring another company or merging with one for expansion, enhancing efficiency, or gaining new technology.
When HDFC Bank and HDFC Ltd merged, it led to short-term volatility in stock prices due to heavy institutional selling and regulatory adjustments; however, the stock prices later recovered as analysts turned positive on the bank’s long-term growth potential.
4. Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures
When two or more companies collaborate to share resources, technologies, or market access for mutual benefit, it is known as a strategic partnership.
Maruti Suzuki’s share price rose by 4% after the company announced to partner with Toyota to allow both automobile companies to share hybrid technology and strengthen their presence in Indian EV Market.
5. Capital Decisions
Capital decisions involve decisions related to the company’s finances, such as approval for dividends, share buybacks, bonus issues, or fundraising via IPO, QIP, or rights issues. Such decisions show the company’s financial stability.
On June 2025, when Tanla Platforms announced its share buyback at ₹875 per share, at a 33% premium of its market price, it reflected management’s confidence in the Tanla Platform’s valuation. The stock saw a slight increase in its share price after the news.
6. Promoter or Insider Activity
Promoters’ or insider activity refers to the buying or selling of shares by the company’s promoters or management. These activities are closely watched by investors, as management has more insight into the company.
On June 2025, when Reliance Industries’ promoters increased their shareholding to 19.05%, which was seen as a positive sign by investors.
7. Restructuring or Succession Planning
Restructuring and succession planning involve changes at the organisational level to improve efficiency or facilitate a leadership transition within the business, which can boost investors’ confidence.
Recently, Vodafone Idea appointed Tejas Mehta as the new CFO, after the appointment of Abhijit Kishore as the new CEO, which indicates a significant leadership change in the company.
Conclusion
When we combine Bulk deals and boardroom moves with stock research and analysis, it reveals which companies are moving towards growth. Investors should track these deals, analyze trends, and execute trades according to their risk appetite and preferences.