Aditya Birla Fashion Shares Drop Nearly 9% After Rs 289 Crore Block Deal

Shares of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) fell sharply on January 20, 2026, dropping nearly 9% to a four-year low following a large block deal involving about 4.35 crore shares valued at approximately Rs 289 crore. The identities of buyers and sellers remain undisclosed. Concurrently, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd saw increased trading volumes with a pending block deal involving around 2.8% of its equity. Reports indicate institutional investors may be exiting stakes in both companies amid heightened market activity.