Desi Farms India Limited discloses preferential allotment under Reg 29(2)
Desi Farms India Limited disclosed a preferential allotment of equity shares, 3% CCPS, and 5% CCDs under SEBI Regulation 29(2). Sunil Kumar Shahi acquired 1.84 crore shares, raising his stake to 57.62%, while Amita Singh acquired 7.04 lakh shares. The total equity capital post-allotment rose to 3.28 crore shares.

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Desi Farms India Limited has disclosed the acquisition of shares and convertible securities pursuant to a preferential allotment under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The allotment, which included equity shares, 3% Compulsorily Convertible Non-Cumulative Preference Shares (CCPS), and 5% Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCD), was executed on July 04, July 07, and July 09, 2026. The filing was submitted to BSE Limited on July 13, 2026, by Managing Director Sunil Kumar Shahi.
The preferential allotment significantly altered the shareholding structure of the company. Sunil Kumar Shahi, the Managing Director, acquired 1,83,61,790 equity shares, increasing his total holding to 1,89,09,005 shares, which represents 57.62% of the total voting capital. Amita Singh acquired 7,03,800 shares, representing 2.14% of the voting capital. Additionally, several Persons Acting in Concert (PAC) acquired convertible securities.
Acquisition Details
The acquisition involved equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each, along with CCPS and CCDs. The CCPS and CCDs are compulsorily convertible into equity shares at a 1:1 ratio. The CCPS will be converted between 1 month and 12 months from the date of issue, while the CCDs will be converted between 1 month and 15 months from the date of issue, at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Shareholding Pattern
The following table outlines the holdings of key acquirers and PACs post-acquisition:
| Shareholder Name | Shares / Securities Held | % of Total Voting Capital | % of Diluted Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Kumar Shahi | 1,89,09,005 | 57.62% | 45.86% |
| Amita Singh | 7,03,800 | 2.14% | 1.71% |
| Anil Kumar | 1,20,000 | - | 0.29% |
| Sourabh Rajoria | 70,610 | - | 0.17% |
| Pratiksha Pandey | 65,200 | - | 0.16% |
| Shrenik Rajiv Karnawat | 27,600 | - | 0.07% |
| Kankan Mitra | 23,600 | - | 0.06% |
The equity share capital post-acquisition increased to 3,28,14,180 shares, while the total diluted share capital stands at 4,12,28,736 shares. The mode of acquisition was preferential allotment.
Historical Stock Returns for Desi Farms
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.98% | -4.98% | -10.76% | -24.17% | +266.43% | +1,895.81% |
How will the Managing Director's increased majority stake influence future strategic decisions and governance policies?
What are the intended use of proceeds from this preferential allotment, and how will they drive growth?
When does the Board plan to exercise its discretion on converting the CCPS and CCDs, and how will this impact earnings per share?


































