Nalanda India Equity Fund increases Jyothy Labs stake to 7.60%
- Nalanda India Equity Fund bought 3,102,384 shares of Jyothy Laboratories
- Stake rose from 6.76% to 7.60% following the open market purchase
- Transaction settled on September 3, 2026, after trade date of September 2
- Total equity capital remains at 367,214,511 shares

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Nalanda India Equity Fund Limited increased its stake in Jyothy Laboratories to 7.60% following an open market acquisition. The fund purchased 3,102,384 shares on September 2, 2026, raising its total holding from 6.76%.
The transaction was executed via the exchange, with settlement completed on September 3, 2026. The disclosure was filed with the Bombay Stock Exchange on September 10, 2026.
Acquisition Details
The acquirer is not part of the promoter group. The purchase was made through open market transactions rather than off-market deals or preferential allotments.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Shares Acquired | 3,102,384 |
| Stake Increase | 0.84% |
| Previous Holding | 6.76% (24,838,446 shares) |
| New Total Holding | 7.60% (27,940,830 shares) |
| Trade Date | September 2, 2026 |
| Settlement Date | September 3, 2026 |
Regulatory Context
The disclosure was made under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. Jyothy Laboratories Limited has a total equity share capital of 367,214,511 shares. This figure remained unchanged after the acquisition, indicating no new issuance of shares occurred during this period.
No encumbrances, pledges, or voting rights other than those attached to equity shares were reported for the acquired stake. The total diluted share capital also stands at 367,214,511 shares.
Historical Stock Returns for Jyothy Laboratories
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.03% | -3.25% | -4.43% | -17.60% | -39.94% | 0.0% |
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