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Private companies among Jupiter Wagons Limited's (NSE:JWL) largest shareholders, saw gain in holdings value after stock jumped 34% last week

Simply Wall St · 2d ago

Key Insights

  • Significant control over Jupiter Wagons by private companies implies that the general public has more power to influence management and governance-related decisions
  • A total of 3 investors have a majority stake in the company with 51% ownership
  • Insiders own 11% of Jupiter Wagons

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Every investor in Jupiter Wagons Limited (NSE:JWL) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. The group holding the most number of shares in the company, around 58% to be precise, is private companies. In other words, the group stands to gain the most (or lose the most) from their investment into the company.

As a result, private companies were the biggest beneficiaries of last week’s 34% gain.

Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about Jupiter Wagons.

Check out our latest analysis for Jupiter Wagons

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NSEI:JWL Ownership Breakdown December 29th 2025

What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Jupiter Wagons?

Many institutions measure their performance against an index that approximates the local market. So they usually pay more attention to companies that are included in major indices.

As you can see, institutional investors have a fair amount of stake in Jupiter Wagons. This suggests some credibility amongst professional investors. But we can't rely on that fact alone since institutions make bad investments sometimes, just like everyone does. It is not uncommon to see a big share price drop if two large institutional investors try to sell out of a stock at the same time. So it is worth checking the past earnings trajectory of Jupiter Wagons, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too.

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NSEI:JWL Earnings and Revenue Growth December 29th 2025

We note that hedge funds don't have a meaningful investment in Jupiter Wagons. Karisma Goods Private Limited is currently the largest shareholder, with 21% of shares outstanding. In comparison, the second and third largest shareholders hold about 19% and 10% of the stock.

After doing some more digging, we found that the top 3 shareholders collectively control more than half of the company's shares, implying that they have considerable power to influence the company's decisions.

While it makes sense to study institutional ownership data for a company, it also makes sense to study analyst sentiments to know which way the wind is blowing. There are plenty of analysts covering the stock, so it might be worth seeing what they are forecasting, too.

Insider Ownership Of Jupiter Wagons

The definition of company insiders can be subjective and does vary between jurisdictions. Our data reflects individual insiders, capturing board members at the very least. Management ultimately answers to the board. However, it is not uncommon for managers to be executive board members, especially if they are a founder or the CEO.

I generally consider insider ownership to be a good thing. However, on some occasions it makes it more difficult for other shareholders to hold the board accountable for decisions.

Our information suggests that insiders maintain a significant holding in Jupiter Wagons Limited. Insiders own ₹16b worth of shares in the ₹148b company. That's quite meaningful. Most would be pleased to see the board is investing alongside them. You may wish to access this free chart showing recent trading by insiders.

General Public Ownership

With a 19% ownership, the general public, mostly comprising of individual investors, have some degree of sway over Jupiter Wagons. While this group can't necessarily call the shots, it can certainly have a real influence on how the company is run.

Private Company Ownership

Our data indicates that Private Companies hold 58%, of the company's shares. It might be worth looking deeper into this. If related parties, such as insiders, have an interest in one of these private companies, that should be disclosed in the annual report. Private companies may also have a strategic interest in the company.

Next Steps:

I find it very interesting to look at who exactly owns a company. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. Like risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted 3 warning signs for Jupiter Wagons (of which 1 doesn't sit too well with us!) you should know about.

If you are like me, you may want to think about whether this company will grow or shrink. Luckily, you can check this free report showing analyst forecasts for its future.

NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.