Bombay Minerals Limited has filed another regulatory disclosure regarding its reduced shareholding in Orient Ceratech Limited , as mandated under SEBI's substantial acquisition regulations. The latest transaction represents a continued strategic divestment by the promoter company to further adjust its position in the target company.

Latest Share Sale Transaction

The recent transaction involved the sale of 13,00,000 equity shares of Orient Ceratech Limited through open market operations on March 20, 2026. This divestment represents 1.09% of Orient Ceratech's total voting capital.

Updated Shareholding Position

Following this latest transaction, Bombay Minerals Limited's shareholding in Orient Ceratech has further decreased. The company's current position shows a continued reduction in its stake in the target company.

Company Information

Orient Ceratech Limited's equity shares are listed on both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The company maintains a total equity share capital of 11,96,39,200 shares with a face value of ₹ 1 each, which remained unchanged following this transaction.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was filed by Hemul Shah, Director of Bombay Minerals Limited (DIN: 00058558), on March 23, 2026. The filing ensures compliance with Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations 2011, which requires disclosure of substantial acquisitions and disposals in listed companies.

Key Transaction Highlights

• Seller Status: Bombay Minerals Limited belongs to the promoter group of Orient Ceratech Limited
• No Encumbrances: The sale involved no pledges, liens, or other encumbrances
• Clean Transaction: No warrants, convertible securities, or other instruments were involved in the transaction
• Market Sale: The entire divestment was conducted through open market transactions
• Continued Divestment: This represents the second significant stake reduction in recent times

Ashapura International Limited has announced the acquisition of additional equity shares in Orient Ceratech Limited, filing the mandatory disclosure under SEBI regulations for substantial share acquisitions. The transaction represents a strategic increase in the company's stake in the target entity.

Share Acquisition Details

The acquisition involved the purchase of 13,00,000 equity shares through open market transactions completed on 20th March, 2026. This purchase increased Ashapura International's shareholding percentage from 6.30% to 7.38% of Orient Ceratech Limited's total equity capital.

Target Company Information

Orient Ceratech Limited maintains a total equity share capital of 11,96,39,200 shares with a face value of Rs. 1/- each. The company's shares are listed on both major Indian stock exchanges - BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Ashapura International Limited is identified as belonging to the promoter group of Orient Ceratech Limited.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was filed in accordance with Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations 2011. The filing was signed by Avijit Mukherjee, Whole Time Director of Ashapura International Limited (DIN – 06700344), and submitted to both stock exchanges on 23rd March, 2026.

The acquisition did not involve any encumbrances, warrants, convertible securities, or voting rights other than through equity shares. The transaction maintains transparency in corporate shareholding patterns as required under Indian securities regulations.