BW LPG exits Confidence Petroleum with 8.50% stake sale
BW LPG Shipping FZCO divested its entire 8.50% stake in Confidence Petroleum India Limited on June 2, 2026, through an off-market transaction involving 2,82,29,120 shares. Following the sale, all agreements dated November 30, 2023, between the two entities were terminated. The disclosure was made in compliance with SEBI Takeover Regulations.

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BW LPG Shipping FZCO has divested its entire shareholding in Confidence Petroleum India Limited , exiting the company completely through an off-market transaction on June 2, 2026. The sale involved the disposal of 2,82,29,120 equity shares, which accounted for 8.50% of the total voting capital prior to the transaction. This disclosure was made to the stock exchanges in compliance with Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Consequent upon the completion of the divestment, all agreements entered into between Confidence Petroleum India Limited and BW LPG Shipping FZCO pursuant to or in connection with the agreements dated November 30, 2023, have been terminated and ceased to have any force or effect. The company received the requisite disclosure from the investor regarding the divestment on June 3, 2026.
The transaction was executed off-market, resulting in the complete exit of the acquirer from the target company. Prior to the disposal, BW LPG Shipping FZCO held 2,82,29,120 shares carrying voting rights, with no other encumbrances or convertible instruments reported. The total equity share capital of Confidence Petroleum India Limited stood at 33,22,41,043 equity shares of face value INR 1 each, amounting to INR 33,22,41,043, both before and after the transaction.
Shareholding Details
The following table outlines the changes in shareholding for BW LPG Shipping FZCO before and after the transaction:
| Category | Before Transaction | After Transaction |
|---|---|---|
| Shares carrying voting rights | 2,82,29,120 (8.50%) | NIL |
| Encumbered shares | NIL | NIL |
| Voting rights otherwise than by shares | NIL | NIL |
| Convertible securities | NIL | NIL |
| Total Holding | 2,82,29,120 (8.50%) | NIL |
Transaction Overview
The mode of acquisition or sale was specified as off-market. The date of the sale of shares in the target company was June 2, 2026. The seller, BW LPG Shipping FZCO, formerly known as BW LPG Infrastructure DMCC, confirmed that it does not belong to the promoter or promoter group of the target company. The shares of Confidence Petroleum India Limited are listed on BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Confidence Petroleum
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.40% | +5.43% | +27.70% | +101.70% | +30.35% | +22.30% |
Who is the buyer of the 8.50% stake, and will they trigger an open offer under SEBI regulations?
How will the termination of agreements dated November 30, 2023, impact Confidence Petroleum's operational strategy?
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