Aarti Drugs promoter group reduces stake by 1.67% via market sale
Aarti Drugs Limited's promoter group reduced its shareholding by 1.67% via market sales and buyback between May 2024 and June 2026. The group disposed of a net total of 2,265,795 shares, bringing their total holding down to 54.43%. The company's equity capital also contracted due to a buyback of 665,000 shares in September 2024.

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The promoter group of Aarti Drugs Limited has reduced its stake in the company by 1.67% through a series of market sales and buyback transactions between May 29, 2024, and June 24, 2026. The disclosure, submitted pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, details the changes in shareholding by Dilesh Roadlines Private Limited and other members of the promoter group. The total equity share capital of the company decreased from 91,935,000 to 91,270,000 shares following a buyback of 665,000 shares in September 2024.
Shareholding Changes
The transactions resulted in a net disposal of 2,265,795 shares by the promoter group. Dilesh Roadlines Private Limited sold 125,998 shares, while other promoters disposed of 1,769,641 shares. Conversely, the group purchased 370,156 shares through market mechanisms during the specified period. The total promoter and promoter group holding, which previously stood at 55.70%, has now adjusted to 54.43% of the total paid-up capital.
Breakdown of Transactions
The following table summarizes the shareholding changes for the promoter group:
| Entity | Holding Before (Shares) | Buyback/Sales (Shares) | Purchase (Shares) | Holding After (Shares) | % After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilesh Roadlines Private Limited | 492,545 | -125,998 | 0 | 366,547 | 0.40 |
| Other Promoters & Promoter Group | 50,714,166 | -1,769,641 | 370,156 | 49,314,681 | 54.03 |
| Total | 51,206,711 | -1,895,639 | 370,156 | 49,681,228 | 54.43 |
Regulatory Context
The filing was made to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited to comply with disclosure requirements regarding substantial acquisition and disposal of shares. The reduction in stake is attributed to market sales and the company's buyback program. The diluted share capital used for percentage calculations remained consistent with the equity share capital post-buyback, as there were no outstanding convertible securities or warrants.
Historical Stock Returns for Aarti Drugs
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.99% | +8.47% | +12.39% | +7.94% | -12.24% | -40.79% |
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