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Bulk Deal Alert: SBI Mutual Fund acquired 21.76 lakh shares of Brainbees Solutions, representing 0.4 per cent of the company, at Rs 299.25 per share on January 5, 2026. The total value of the bulk deal stood at Rs 60.3 crore, according to Trendlyne data.

A bulk deal is a high-volume transaction, usually by institutional investors, that crosses a set threshold, often 0.5 per cent of a company’s shares. These trades occur during normal trading hours and are reported publicly, offering a glimpse into the activity of major market players. Unlike block deals, which happen in special time slots, bulk deals can influence market sentiment.

Shares of Brainbees Solutions, parent company of FirstCry, were trading at Rs 295.40 on Tuesday, down Rs 3.85 or 1.29 per cent. The stock opened at Rs 304.95, touched a high of Rs 312.65 and a low of Rs 294.50. The company’s market capitalization is Rs 14,290 crore. Its 52-week high and low are Rs 649 and Rs 277.10, respectively.

Brainbees Solutions posted a 10 per cent rise in operating revenue to Rs 2,099 crore in Q2 FY2026 (July–September 2025). The company narrowed its net loss by 20 per cent to Rs 50.5 crore. Adjusted EBITDA surged 51 per cent to Rs 120.8 crore, supported by better margins and positive free cash flow. Gross merchandise value grew 11 per cent to Rs 2,819 crore.

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Brainbees Solutions, the parent of FirstCry, went public in August 2024. The IPO, held from August 6-8, had a price band of Rs 440-465 and raised around Rs 4,194 crore. The stock debuted on BSE and NSE on August 13, opening at Rs 651 on NSE and Rs 625 on BSE, well above the issue price. The listing drew strong investor interest, including from Ratan Tata and Sachin Tendulkar. The issue included both a fresh sale of shares and an Offer for Sale, making it one of the largest MainBoard listings for a Pune-based retail company in recent years.

Brainbees Solutions manages FirstCry.com, India’s leading omnichannel platform for mothers, babies, and kids. The company operates brands such as BabyHug and Babyoye, offering apparel, gear, and toys. It combines commerce with community and educational initiatives for parents.

Abhay Shukla is a Senior Sub-Editor at Zee Business, specializing in the analysis and reporting of stock markets, corporate news, personal finance, technology, and the auto sect