Aromatic Steel raises stake in Nova Iron & Steel to 18.67%
Aromatic Steel Private Limited acquired 33,31,000 shares from Nilanchal Investments Private Limited, raising its stake in Nova Iron & Steel Limited to 18.67% on July 15, 2026. The transaction, valued at ₹3,66,41,000, was executed as an off-market inter-se transfer under SEBI regulations. Post-acquisition, Aromatic Steel holds 67,49,000 shares, while Nilanchal Investments' holding reduced to zero.

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Aromatic Steel Private Limited has increased its shareholding in [Nova Iron & Steel Limited](nova iron & steel) to 18.67% through an off-market inter-se transfer of equity shares. The transaction, which took place on July 15, 2026, involved the purchase of 33,31,000 shares carrying voting rights from Nilanchal Investments Private Limited. This acquisition was disclosed to BSE Limited under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011, and Regulation 7(2) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
Prior to the acquisition, Aromatic Steel Private Limited held 34,18,000 shares, representing 9.46% of the total paid-up share capital of Nova Iron & Steel Limited. Following the purchase, the acquirer's total holding has risen to 67,49,000 shares. The total equity share capital of the target company remains unchanged at 3,61,39,488 shares. The transaction value was recorded at ₹3,66,41,000.
Acquisition Details
The acquisition was executed as an off-market inter-se transfer in accordance with Regulation 10(1)(a)(iv) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The acquirer confirmed that there are no shares encumbered, nor are there any warrants or convertible securities held by the acquirer in the target company. The disclosures were received by Nova Iron & Steel Limited from both promoter group members on July 17, 2026.
Shareholding Pattern
The following table outlines the changes in the acquirer's shareholding:
| Description | Number of Shares | % of Total Share Capital | % of Diluted Share Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before Acquisition | |||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 34,18,000 | 9.46% | NA |
| Acquisition | |||
| Shares acquired | 33,31,000 | 9.22% | NA |
| After Acquisition | |||
| Total shares held | 67,49,000 | 18.67% | NA |
Aromatic Steel Private Limited is classified as belonging to the promoter or promoter group of Nova Iron & Steel Limited. The disclosure was signed by Abhikush, Director of Aromatic Steel Private Limited, on July 17, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Nova Iron & Steel
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.48% | +0.65% | -7.30% | -2.73% | -18.25% | -27.41% |
Does this increase in shareholding signal a potential move by Aromatic Steel towards a full takeover of Nova Iron & Steel?
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