Shares of Cera Sanitaryware Limited gained more than 8 percent on Tuesday after a bulk deal involving Goldman Sachs Funds and HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company drew investor attention.
The small-cap stock touched an intraday high of Rs. 5,937.55, up 8.25 percent from the previous close of Rs. 5,484.95. Later, the stock pared some gains and was trading at Rs. 5,741.30.
Cera Sanitaryware has a market capitalization of Rs. 7,404.87 crore.
Goldman Sachs buys 0.9% stake
According to bulk deal data dated June 8, 2026, Goldman Sachs Funds, through its Goldman Sachs India Equity Portfolio, purchased 1.18 lakh shares of the company.
The transaction details are as follows:
- Shares acquired: 1.18 lakh
- Stake purchased: 0.9 percent
- Purchase value: Rs. 64.92 crore
- Acquisition price: Rs. 5,480 per share
HDFC Life cuts holding
On the other side of the transaction, HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company sold 1.5 lakh shares, representing around 1.16 percent of the company’s equity.
The transaction was valued at approximately Rs. 82.2 crore, with shares changing hands at Rs. 5,480 apiece.
The sale marked an almost complete exit by HDFC Standard Life from the company.
Business profile
Cera Sanitaryware Limited manufactures and markets a range of building products under the CERA brand.
Its product portfolio includes:
- Ceramic sanitaryware
- Faucets and showers
- Tiles
- Shower enclosures
- Steam cubicles and whirlpools
- Vanity cabinets and mirrors
- Stainless-steel kitchen sinks
The company caters to residential as well as commercial projects and positions itself as a complete bathroom and home solutions provider.
Quarterly performance
For Q4 FY26, the company reported revenue of Rs. 644 crore, compared with Rs. 578 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, registering growth of 11.42 percent.
Net profit declined to Rs. 77 crore from Rs. 86 crore in Q4 FY25, a fall of 10.47 percent.
Key financial metrics
Over the last five years:
- Revenue CAGR stood at 11 percent
- Net profit CAGR stood at 16 percent
Return ratios and balance sheet indicators were:
- ROCE: 19.3 percent
- ROE: 14.9 percent
- EPS: Rs. 158
- Debt-to-equity ratio: 0.03 times
TL;DR:
Cera Sanitaryware climbed over 8 percent after Goldman Sachs bought a 0.9 percent stake worth Rs. 64.92 crore in a bulk deal. HDFC Standard Life Insurance sold a 1.16 percent stake, marking an almost complete exit from the company.
AI summary:
- Cera Sanitaryware rose more than 8% on Tuesday.
- Goldman Sachs bought a 0.9% stake worth Rs. 64.92 crore.
- HDFC Standard Life sold a 1.16% stake.
- Q4 FY26 revenue increased 11.42% to Rs. 644 crore.
- Net profit fell 10.47% to Rs. 77 crore.
