Dhanuka Agritech completes ₹70 crore share buyback
Dhanuka Agritech Limited has completed the buyback of 5,00,000 equity shares at ₹1,400 per share for ₹70.00 crore. The offer was subscribed 6.39 times, with settlement finalized on June 17, 2026. Post-buyback, the paid-up capital stands at 4,45,78,324 shares, and share extinguishment is set for June 29, 2026.

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Dhanuka Agritech Limited has successfully completed the buyback of 5,00,000 fully paid-up equity shares at a price of ₹1,400 per share, utilizing an aggregate amount of ₹70.00 crore. The offer, which represented 1.11% of the paid-up equity share capital, was undertaken via the tender offer route and closed on June 10, 2026. The company has published the Post Buyback Offer Public Advertisement on June 19, 2026, in accordance with Regulation 24(vi) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 2018.
The buyback received a strong response from shareholders, with the registrar considering 23,780 valid bids for 31,93,585 equity shares, resulting in an overall subscription of 6.39 times the offer size. The settlement for valid bids was completed by NSE Clearing Limited on June 17, 2026.
Buyback Breakdown
The offer was divided into a reserved category for small shareholders and a general category for other eligible shareholders. The table below details the response to the buyback offer:
| Category of Shareholders | Shares Reserved | Valid Bids | Shares Tendered | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Shareholders | 75,000 | 22,885 | 2,66,569 | 355.43% |
| Other Eligible Shareholders | 4,25,000 | 895 | 29,27,016 | 688.71% |
| Total | 5,00,000 | 23,780 | 31,93,585 | 638.72% |
Triveni Trust was the largest participant in the buyback, with 2,50,192 shares accepted, representing 50.04% of the total equity shares bought back. Other major acceptances included Pushpa Dhanuka Trust and DSP Mutual Fund.
Capital Structure Changes
Following the completion of the buyback, the company's issued, subscribed, and paid-up capital has decreased to 4,45,78,324 equity shares of ₹2 each, amounting to ₹8.92 crore. The extinguishment of the 5,00,000 equity shares accepted under the buyback is currently under process and is scheduled to be completed by June 29, 2026.
The promoters' holding has increased marginally to 69.81% post-buyback from 69.71% previously, while public holding has adjusted to 30.19%. Sundae Capital Advisors Private Limited acted as the manager to the buyback.
Historical Stock Returns for Dhanuka Agritech
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.26% | +1.63% | -1.62% | -9.53% | -36.26% | +10.29% |
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