Mrs. Pooja Raja raises stake in Sumeru Industries to 1.69%
Mrs. Pooja Raja increased her shareholding in Sumeru Industries Limited to 1.69% by acquiring 90,000 equity shares on June 4, 2026, via an off-market purchase. The disclosure, filed under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, confirms she is a Person Acting in Concert and not part of the promoter group. The company's total equity share capital remains 7,20,00,000 shares of ₹1 each.

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Mrs. Pooja Raja increased her shareholding in Sumeru Industries Limited to 1.69% following the acquisition of 90,000 equity shares on June 4, 2026. The transaction was executed via an off-market purchase, as disclosed to the stock exchanges. The acquisition does not classify Mrs. Raja as part of the promoter or promoter group of the company.
Prior to this transaction, Mrs. Raja held 1,124,407 shares, representing a 1.56% stake in the company. With the addition of 90,000 shares, her total holding now stands at 1,214,407 shares. The total paid-up equity share capital of Sumeru Industries Limited remains unchanged at 7,20,00,000 equity shares of ₹1 each.
The disclosure was submitted in compliance with Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The intimation was formally received by the company from Mrs. Pooja Raja, identified as a Person Acting in Concert (PAC) in the filing. The shares of Sumeru Industries Limited are listed on BSE Limited.
Breakdown of Shareholding
The following table details the changes in Mrs. Pooja Raja's shareholding before and after the acquisition:
| Description | Number of Shares | % of Total Shares/Voting Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Before Acquisition | ||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 1,124,407 | 1.56 |
| Details of Purchase | ||
| Shares carrying voting rights purchased | 90,000 | 0.13 |
| After Acquisition | ||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 1,214,407 | 1.69 |
The company confirmed that the acquirer does not belong to the promoter or promoter group. No other instruments such as warrants, convertible securities, or encumbered shares were involved in the transaction.
Historical Stock Returns for Sumeru Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +7.01% | +6.33% | -1.18% | -13.40% | -17.65% | +76.84% |
Could this increase in shareholding signal a potential future takeover bid by Mrs. Raja or her associates?
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