The Guttikonda group has increased its stake in Bilcare to 16.47% following an open market acquisition of 4,73,264 shares.

The transaction, executed on September 17, 2026, adds 2.01% to the group’s existing holding of 14.46%. The acquisition was disclosed under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Acquisition Details

The share purchases were made by two members of the Guttikonda group acting in concert:

• Guttikonda Vara Lakshmi acquired 3,12,464 shares, increasing her individual stake from 12.27% to 13.59%.
• Guttikonda Rajasekhar bought 1,60,800 shares, raising his holding from 2.05% to 2.74%.

Guttikonda Anuradha, another member of the concert party, did not transact during this period and retains her stake of 32,000 shares (0.14%).

Shareholding Structure

The table below outlines the shareholding changes for the Guttikonda group entities:

The total equity share capital of Bilcare remains unchanged at ₹23,54,52,310, comprising 2,35,45,231 equity shares of ₹10 each. None of the acquired shares are encumbered or pledged.

Bilcare has scheduled its 39th Annual General Meeting for September 26, 2026, at 2:00 pm via video conferencing. The meeting will address board appointments and related-party transactions.

Governance Changes

The AGM will seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Mohan Bhandari as an Executive Director for a three-year term starting August 13, 2026. The Board also recommends the reappointment of Dr. Kavita Bhansali as an Executive Director for a similar three-year period commencing August 15, 2026. Both appointments are subject to member approval via special resolution.

Additionally, the meeting will address the reappointment of Ms. Kavita Bhansali as a director liable to retire by rotation. The Board highlighted that these leadership appointments aim to ensure strategic continuity and operational stability within the company.

Related-Party Transactions

Shareholders will vote on a special resolution approving material related-party transactions with Caprihans India Limited, a subsidiary of Bilcare. The proposed transactions include:

• Inter-corporate loans or deposits up to ₹70 crore at an interest rate of 10.70% per annum.
• Corporate guarantees up to ₹30 crore to facilitate bank credit facilities for Caprihans.

The total value of these proposed transactions is ₹100 crore, which exceeds the 10% materiality threshold based on the company's last audited consolidated turnover of ₹733.54 crore for FY26. The Audit Committee recommended these transactions, stating they are conducted on an arm's length basis and serve legitimate corporate funding requirements.

E-Voting Details

Members can cast their votes electronically through MUFG Intime India Private Limited. The remote e-voting window opens on September 23, 2026, at 9:00 am and closes on September 25, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The cut-off date for determining voting entitlement is September 18, 2026. The Electronic Voting Sequence Number (EVSN) is 260824.

The Company has appointed M/s. Ghatpande and Ghatpande Associates as scrutinizers. Results will be declared within two working days of the AGM conclusion.

Financial Context

While the primary focus of the AGM notice is governance and related-party approvals, the company's financial performance for FY26 shows mixed results. On a standalone basis, revenue from operations declined to ₹685.06 lakh from ₹1,511.74 lakh in FY25. However, profit before tax improved to ₹155.74 lakh from ₹544.48 lakh in the previous year, driven by lower expenses despite the revenue drop.

On a consolidated basis, the group reported a loss before tax of ₹2,144.84 lakh compared to ₹4,333.37 lakh in FY25. Consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹73,353.72 lakh, down from ₹78,803.63 lakh in the prior year.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between standalone and consolidated results highlights the distinct performance drivers within the group. While the parent company (Bilcare) saw its standalone profit before tax nearly halve due to a significant drop in operational revenue, the consolidated loss narrowed substantially. This improvement in the consolidated bottom line occurred despite a decline in group revenue, suggesting cost efficiencies or favorable non-operating items at the subsidiary level offset the top-line contraction. The substantial inter-corporate loan proposal indicates ongoing liquidity support required for the subsidiary operations.