Ajanta Pharma promoter sells 2.76% stake via open market
Ravi Agrawal Trust sold 34,50,000 equity shares of Ajanta Pharma on June 9, 2026, reducing its stake from 13.00% to 10.24%. The open market transaction, representing 2.76% of the paid-up capital, was disclosed under SEBI regulations.

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Ravi Agrawal Trust, a promoter group entity of Ajanta Pharma , sold 34,50,000 equity shares on June 9, 2026, reducing its stake in the pharmaceutical company. The transaction, executed via the open market, represented 2.76% of the company's paid-up equity share capital. Following the sale, the trust's holding has decreased to 10.24% of the total voting capital.
The disclosures were submitted to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Additionally, the company filed the necessary details under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The filing confirmed that the shares sold carried voting rights and that no other instruments such as warrants or convertible securities were involved in the transaction.
Shareholding Details
The table below outlines the changes in the shareholding pattern of Ravi Agrawal Trust following the disposal of shares:
| Parameter | Number of Shares | % of Total Share Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Holding Before Sale | ||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 1,62,42,904 | 13.00 |
| Shares encumbered | 57,56,777 | 4.61 |
| Transaction Details | ||
| Shares sold | 34,50,000 | 2.76 |
| Holding After Sale | ||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 1,27,92,904 | 10.24 |
| Shares encumbered | 57,56,777 | 4.61 |
The equity share capital of Ajanta Pharma remains unchanged at ₹ 24,98,71,248, comprising 12,49,35,624 shares of ₹ 2 each. Ravi Agrawal, acting as the trustee of Ravi Agrawal Trust, confirmed the sale in the disclosure addressed to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Ajanta Pharma
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.23% | +7.31% | +3.57% | +18.42% | +22.01% | +141.55% |
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