DCW completes compensation for fractional shares
DCW Limited has finalized the compensation for fractional shares resulting from its amalgamation with Dhrangadhara Trading Company Private Limited and Sahu Brothers Private Limited. The trustee sold 10 shares, and the net proceeds of ₹446.65 were distributed to 18 shareholders on May 25, 2026. The Audit Committee and Independent Directors certified the compliance with the SEBI Master Circular.

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DCW Limited has compensated shareholders eligible for fractional shares arising from its amalgamation with Dhrangadhara Trading Company Private Limited and Sahu Brothers Private Limited. The company distributed net sale proceeds aggregating to ₹446.65 to 18 shareholders on May 25, 2026, via direct credit into their bank accounts. This compensation follows the sale of consolidated fractional shares in the open market by the appointed trustee.
The National Company Law Tribunal, Ahmedabad Bench, sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation on January 22, 2026. The scheme became effective on February 17, 2026, with an appointed date of July 01, 2024. Pursuant to the scheme, DCW Limited allotted 12,80,500 fully paid-up equity shares of ₹2 each to shareholders of Dhrangadhara Trading Company Private Limited and 5,24,59,860 fully paid-up equity shares of ₹2 each to shareholders of Sahu Brothers Private Limited on February 19, 2026.
The Board of Directors of DCW Limited consolidated fractional entitlements and allotted these shares to a trustee, Mr. Romu Manik Malkani. The trustee sold 10 equity shares in the open market on May 15, 2026, through Ventura Securities Limited. This sale occurred within 90 days from the date of allotment, as required under the SEBI Master Circular.
The Audit Committee and Independent Directors of DCW Limited reviewed the process and certified that the company had compensated the eligible shareholders. Their reports were submitted to the stock exchanges to comply with Part – I(D) of SEBI Master Circular number SEBI/HO/CFD/POD-2/P/CIR/2023/93 dated June 20, 2023. The committee considered documents including the NCLT order, the return of allotment (Form PAS-3), and the contract note for the sale of shares.
Key Amalgamation Details
| Entity | Role | Shares Allotted | Face Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhrangadhara Trading Company Private Limited | Transferor Company 1 | 12,80,500 | ₹2 |
| Sahu Brothers Private Limited | Transferor Company 2 | 5,24,59,860 | ₹2 |
| DCW Limited | Transferee Company | - | - |
The completion of this compensation marks the final step in the share issuance process related to the amalgamation scheme.
Historical Stock Returns for DCW
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.45% | +0.77% | +2.66% | -25.29% | -39.02% | +24.56% |
How will the absorption of Dhrangadhara Trading and Sahu Brothers impact DCW Limited's consolidated revenue and profit margins in the upcoming fiscal year?
What strategic synergies or operational efficiencies does DCW Limited expect to realize following the completion of this amalgamation?
Will DCW Limited consider a similar inorganic growth strategy for future expansion, or will it focus on organic growth post-merger?


































