Bombay High Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator in Commercial Arbitration Involving Inventure Growth & Securities
Inventure Growth & Securities Ltd disclosed that the Hon'ble Bombay High Court has appointed a Sole Arbitrator in a Commercial Arbitration Application related to disputes from an Agreement for Sale of Shares dated 13 August 2014. The company has contested its impleadment, asserting it is not a signatory to the arbitration agreement, with the court leaving this issue to be decided by the Arbitral Tribunal. As of the disclosure date, no findings have been passed against the company and all parties' rights remain open.

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Inventure Growth & Securities Ltd has informed stock exchanges of a significant legal development, disclosing that the Hon'ble Bombay High Court has appointed a Sole Arbitrator in a Commercial Arbitration Application. The disclosure, made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is in continuation of a previous announcement dated 10th April, 2026.
Background of the Arbitration Matter
The arbitration proceedings relate to disputes arising out of an Agreement for Sale of Shares dated 13 August 2014. The appointment of the Sole Arbitrator by the Bombay High Court marks a procedural step in the resolution of these disputes. The company has stated that this disclosure is being made in compliance with its regulatory obligations under the applicable SEBI listing regulations.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Court: | Hon'ble Bombay High Court |
| Nature of Proceeding: | Commercial Arbitration Application |
| Appointment Made: | Sole Arbitrator |
| Underlying Agreement: | Agreement for Sale of Shares |
| Agreement Date: | 13 August 2014 |
| Previous Announcement: | 10th April, 2026 |
Company's Position and Court's Observations
Inventure Growth & Securities has formally contested its impleadment in the arbitration proceedings, maintaining that it is not a signatory to the arbitration agreement. The Hon'ble Court, while noting this objection, has observed that the question of whether the company is bound by the arbitration agreement shall be decided by the learned Arbitral Tribunal. The court has further clarified that the company shall be entitled to oppose the proceedings on this ground before the Tribunal.
Current Status of Proceedings
As of the date of the disclosure, no findings have been passed against the company. The court has kept all rights and contentions of all parties open, ensuring that no party's position has been prejudiced at this stage. The matter will now proceed before the Arbitral Tribunal, where the preliminary issue of the company's impleadment will be addressed alongside the substantive disputes.
The disclosure was signed by Kanji B. Rita, Chairman & Managing Director (DIN: 00727470), on behalf of Inventure Growth & Securities Ltd, dated 11th May, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Inventure Growth & Securities
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.02% | -1.00% | +5.32% | -26.12% | -36.13% | -61.48% |
If the Arbitral Tribunal rules that Inventure Growth & Securities is bound by the 2014 share sale agreement despite not being a signatory, what financial liabilities or penalties could the company potentially face?
How might a prolonged arbitration process impact Inventure Growth & Securities' stock performance, investor confidence, and ability to raise capital in the near term?
What precedent could the Tribunal's decision on non-signatory impleadment set for other listed companies facing similar third-party arbitration claims in India's commercial dispute landscape?





























