Rekha Jhunjhunwala Boosts Star Health Stake to 15.57% in December Quarter

Ace investor Rekha Jhunjhunwala substantially increased her stake in Star health and Allied Insurance Company. Her personal holding jumped to 15.57% in the December quarter, a ample rise from 3.04% in the previous quarter (September). This represents an increase of 1,253 basis points. According to BSE shareholding data, she’s now classified as part of the promoter group.

Meanwhile, the late Rakesh jhunjhunwala’s stake in the company decreased by 1,255 basis points, falling to 1.55% in the October-December quarter from 14.10% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.

Jhunjhunwala’s increased investment comes as the stock has been underperforming.Over the last 12 months, it’s declined almost 6%, mirroring a broader downturn in the sector. For comparison,the Nifty Pharma index has dropped 3% during the same period,while the Nifty itself has grown by 8%.

Star Health, headquartered in Chennai, specializes in health insurance. The company reports a network of 14,000 hospitals.