BF Investment Limited has announced a proposed inter-se transfer of equity shares among its promoter group members, as disclosed in regulatory filings dated March 16, 2026. The transaction involves the transfer of 50,54,091 equity shares, representing 13.42% of the company's total share capital.

Transaction Details

The share transfer involves KSL Holdings Pvt Ltd as the seller and two entities as acquirers from the promoter group. The transaction is structured as an inter-se transfer among promoter group members, exempt from open offer requirements under Regulation 10(1)(a)(ii) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011.

Acquirer Details and Authorization

Two promoter group entities will acquire the shares from KSL Holdings Pvt Ltd. The regulatory filing includes authorization from directors of both acquiring companies, with formal intimation submitted to NSE, BSE, and the company secretary.

Shareholding Pattern Changes

The transaction will result in changes to individual entity holdings within the promoter group while maintaining the overall promoter group shareholding.

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After Transaction:

Regulatory Compliance and Declarations

The disclosure has been made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and Regulation 3 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The acquirers have made several key declarations including compliance with all applicable disclosure requirements under Chapter V of the Takeover Regulations, 2011, and confirmation that the acquisition price will not exceed 25% of the computed price.

Both acquiring entities, registered at Mundhwa, Pune, have submitted formal prior intimation under Regulation 10(5) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations to stock exchanges and the company. The authorized representatives have provided signed declarations confirming compliance with all specified conditions under the exemption provisions.

Overall Promoter Group Holdings

Despite the internal restructuring, the total promoter and promoter group shareholding will remain unchanged at 27,922,726 shares, representing 74.13% of the company's total share capital.

This inter-se transfer represents a strategic realignment within the promoter group without affecting the overall control structure of BF Investment Limited. The transaction rationale is stated as inter-se transfer of shares amongst promoters, with both acquiring entities maintaining their registered addresses at Mundhwa, Pune.

BF Investment Limited has disclosed that it paid fines totaling ₹5.43 lakh to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited for non-compliance with board composition requirements under SEBI Listing Regulations.

Penalty Details and Payment

The company received email notifications on February 27, 2026, from both exchanges regarding violations of Regulation 17(1) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The specific non-compliance related to board composition requirements, particularly the failure to appoint an independent woman director.

Regulatory Violation and Timeline

The penalty was imposed for non-compliance with Regulation 17(1) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, which pertains to board composition requirements. The violation specifically involved the company's failure to appoint an independent woman director following a resignation that created a vacancy on the board.

Both NSE and BSE levied identical fines of ₹2.71 lakh each, inclusive of GST, under the regulatory framework governing listed companies' board composition standards. The company noted that the correspondence was received from NSE and BSE after working hours on Friday, February 27, 2026, with the subsequent two days being non-working days.

Company's Response and Remedial Action

BF Investment Limited clarified that it is actively working to address the compliance gap. The company stated it is in the process of identifying a suitable candidate who possesses integrity along with relevant expertise and experience to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the independent woman director.

The company emphasized its commitment to complying with provisions of Regulation 17 and Regulation 17(1)(c) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, through the appointment of an appropriate candidate. The communication was reviewed on the subsequent working day and intimation was filed after making the payment on March 02, 2026.

Financial Impact Assessment

According to the company's disclosure, there is no material impact on its financial operations or other business activities resulting from this regulatory action. The fine payment was made promptly without any delay, demonstrating the company's commitment to regulatory compliance.

The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, ensuring transparency with stakeholders regarding the regulatory action and the company's response.