Mrs. Pooja Raja acquires stake in Sumeru Industries
Mrs. Pooja Raja acquired 65,000 equity shares of Sumeru Industries Limited via an off-market purchase on June 22, 2026, increasing her total holding to 1.78% of the voting capital. The disclosure, filed under SEBI takeover regulations, confirms she is not part of the promoter group. The company's total equity capital remains 7,20,00,000 shares.
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Mrs. Pooja Raja increased her shareholding in Sumeru Industries Limited by acquiring 65,000 equity shares through an off-market purchase on June 22, 2026. The transaction raised her total stake in the company to 1.78% of the total voting capital, up from a previous holding of 1.69%. The disclosure was made to the Bombay Stock Exchange under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011.
The acquisition involved shares carrying voting rights, with no other instruments such as warrants or convertible securities involved. Prior to the purchase, Mrs. Pooja Raja held 1,214,407 shares, which represented 1.69% of the company's equity. The additional purchase of 65,000 shares brought her total holding to 1,279,407 shares. The acquirer clarified that she does not belong to the promoter or promoter group of the company.
Shareholding Details
The following table outlines the changes in shareholding following the transaction:
| Description | Number of Shares | % of Total Shares/Voting Capital | % of Total Diluted Share/Voting Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before Acquisition | |||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 1,214,407 | 1.69 | 1.69 |
| Purchase Details | |||
| Shares carrying voting rights purchased | 65,000 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| After Acquisition | |||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 1,279,407 | 1.78 | 1.78 |
The total equity share capital and total voting capital of Sumeru Industries Limited remained unchanged at 7,20,00,000 equity shares of ₹1 each before and after the acquisition. The total diluted share capital also stood at 7,20,00,000 equity shares. The shares of Sumeru Industries Limited are listed on BSE Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Sumeru Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.11% | +1.96% | -2.50% | -17.46% | -27.44% | +54.46% |
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