Jupiter Infomedia Board Formalizes Management Transition with New Appointments
Jupiter Infomedia Limited formalized its management transition through a Board meeting on March 26, 2026, following the acquisition of 51% stake by Arix Capital Limited and Kajal Gopal Baldha. The Board approved resignations of existing promoter directors including Chairman Umesh Modi and Whole-Time Director Manisha Modi, while appointing new leadership with Viren Bakraniya as Managing Director and CFO, and Kajal Baldha as Non-Executive Director, completing the change in control process.

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Jupiter Infomedia Limited has completed a comprehensive change in control and management following the acquisition of majority stake by new investors. The Board of Directors, in its meeting held on March 26, 2026, formalized the leadership transition that accompanies the change in ownership structure through an official outcome disclosure to BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Acquisition Details and Ownership Transfer
The management change follows a share purchase agreement dated April 9, 2025, through which Arix Capital Limited and Kajal Gopal Baldha collectively acquired 51,10,000 equity shares representing approximately 51.00% of the voting share capital. The acquisition was completed through a subsequent open offer to public shareholders in compliance with SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Acquirers: | Arix Capital Limited and Kajal Gopal Baldha |
| Shares Acquired: | 51,10,000 equity shares |
| Voting Share Capital: | Approximately 51.00% |
| Agreement Date: | April 9, 2025 |
| Board Meeting Date: | March 26, 2026 |
| Meeting Duration: | 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
| Scrip Code: | 534623 |
Leadership Resignations
As part of the management transition, the Board took note of resignations from existing promoter directors and key management personnel effective March 26, 2026. The resignations were submitted in accordance with the terms of the share purchase agreement and represent the final step in the change of control process.
| Position: | Name | DIN |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman and Managing Director: | Umesh Vasantlal Modi | 01570180 |
| Whole-Time Director and CFO: | Manisha Umesh Modi | 02057625 |
With these resignations, Umesh Vasantlal Modi, Manisha Umesh Modi, Kusumben Vasantlal Modi, and Aishwarya Umesh Modi fully cease to hold any direct or indirect control or management over the company's affairs.
New Board Appointments
The Board approved the appointment of new directors to reflect the changed ownership structure. Based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee, the following appointments were made effective March 26, 2026:
| Name: | Position | DIN | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viren Bakraniya: | Additional Director (Executive) and Managing Director | 10931691 | Up to five years (subject to shareholder approval) |
| Viren Bakraniya: | Chief Financial Officer | 10931691 | Effective March 26, 2026 |
| Kajal Baldha: | Additional Director (Non-Executive and Non-Independent) | 07406583 | Subject to shareholder approval |
New Leadership Profiles
Viren Bakraniya brings over four years of post-qualification experience as a qualified Chartered Accountant in finance, taxation, and financial strategy. Currently serving as Director at Arix Capital Limited, he has previously worked with Ernst & Young in Corporate & International Tax, Reliance Industries in Financial Planning & Analysis, and Onix Renewable in Investor Relations.
Kajal Baldha serves as Promoter and Director of Arix Capital Limited since its incorporation, bringing over 10 years of experience in services, advisory, and consultancy businesses. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (2006) and has been serving as Director at Arix Capital Limited since April 2019.
Promoter Reclassification
The Board approved the reclassification request from the outgoing promoter group, seeking to move from "Promoter/Promoter Group Category" to "Public" category under Regulation 31A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Board noted that all criteria for reclassification have been fulfilled, subject to requisite approvals from the Stock Exchange.
The comprehensive management transition marks the completion of the change in control process initiated through the share purchase agreement and subsequent open offer under SEBI regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Jupiter Infomedia
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.10% | +2.61% | +20.17% | +0.87% | +15.26% | +76.34% |
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