Fonebox Retail reports related party transactions worth ₹6,107.92 lakh in Q4FY26
Fonebox Retail disclosed related party transactions worth ₹6,107.92 lakh for the half year ended March 31, 2026. Key transactions include sales and purchases with Paradise Marcom Pvt Ltd and Phonewale Limited, along with remuneration to directors. The filing was submitted to the NSE on May 30, 2026.

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fonebox retail disclosed related party transactions worth ₹6,107.92 lakh for the half year ended March 31, 2026. The filing, submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on May 30, 2026, details transactions with key managerial personnel, directors, and associated entities as required under Regulation 23(9) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The transactions encompass sales and purchases of goods and services, rent, remuneration, and sitting fees. Significant counterparties include Paradise Marcom Pvt Ltd, linked to Director & CFO Parth Lallubhai Desai, and Phonewale Limited, associated with Directors Manishbhai Girishbhai Patel and Amitkumar Gopalbhai Patel. The company also recorded transactions with V9 Gadgets LLP and Bandhan Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Remuneration and sitting fees were paid to key management personnel and independent directors. Amitbhai Patel, Managing Director, received ₹7.50 lakh, while Executive Directors Manishbhai G Patel and Parthbhai L Desai received ₹7.50 lakh each. Independent Directors Ayushi K Shah, Bhavisha Kunal Chauhan, and Jaykumar Deepak Khatnani were paid sitting fees of ₹0.17 lakh each.
Rent transactions were recorded with various parties, including promoters and directors. Jigar Desai, a director relative and promoter, accounted for ₹2.03 lakh, while Manishbhai G Patel recorded ₹3.24 lakh. Rent deposits and loan repayments were also part of the disclosed activities, with Krusha H Chhatbar, Company Secretary, repaying a loan of ₹0.52 lakh.
The table below summarizes the key related party transactions for the reporting period:
| Sr. No. | Counterparty | Relationship | Transaction Type | Value (₹ in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paradise Marcom Pvt Ltd | Director & CFO is member | Sale of goods or services | 1.50 |
| 2 | Paradise Marcom Pvt Ltd | Director & CFO is member | Purchase of goods or services | 3221.55 |
| 3 | Phonewale Limited | Directors are members | Sale of goods or services | 20.98 |
| 4 | Phonewale Limited | Directors are members | Purchase of goods or services | 2373.50 |
| 5 | Phonewale Limited | Directors are members | Rent | 6.31 |
| 6 | Amitbhai Patel | Managing Director | Remuneration | 7.50 |
| 7 | Manishbhai G Patel | Executive Director | Remuneration | 7.50 |
| 8 | Parthbhai L Desai | Executive Director & CFO | Remuneration | 7.50 |
| 26 | V9 Gadgets LLP | Relative of promoter is partner | Sale of goods or services | 431.76 |
The disclosure was signed by Krusha Harshadbhai Chhatbar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, and submitted for the exchange's information and record.
Historical Stock Returns for Fonebox Retail
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.30% | -13.71% | +27.82% | -13.57% | 0.0% | -59.52% |
How will the high volume of related party purchases impact Fonebox Retail's operating margins compared to industry peers?
Will shareholders raise concerns regarding governance given the significant reliance on entities linked to the CFO and other directors for procurement?
Does the company anticipate any changes to its procurement strategy to reduce dependence on related party entities like Paradise Marcom and Phonewale Limited?



























