Nautilus acquires 8.63% stake in Lake Shore Realty
Nautilus Private Capital Ltd acquired 302,261 shares, representing an 8.63% stake, in Lake Shore Realty Ltd via an open market transaction on April 23, 2026. The shares rank pari-passu with existing equity. The target company has a total equity capital of 35,00,700 shares of Rs10 each.

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Nautilus Private Capital Ltd has disclosed the acquisition of a significant stake in Lake Shore Realty Ltd. The acquisition was made under Regulation 29(1) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The acquirer, based in Mauritius, purchased 302,261 equity shares through the open market mechanism.
Acquisition Details
The transaction resulted in Nautilus Private Capital Ltd holding 8.6343% of the total share capital and voting rights of Lake Shore Realty Ltd. Prior to this acquisition, the acquirer held no shares or voting rights in the target company. The acquired shares rank pari-passu and inter-se with the then existing equity shares of the company in all respects, including dividend rights.
Shareholding Pattern
The following table outlines the changes in the shareholding pattern of Lake Shore Realty Ltd following the acquisition:
| Description | Number of Shares | % of Total Share Capital | % of Diluted Share Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before Acquisition | |||
| Shares carrying voting rights | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Total Holding | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Acquisition Details | |||
| Shares acquired | 302,261 | 8.6343% | 8.6343% |
| After Acquisition | |||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 302,261 | 8.6343% | 8.6343% |
| Total Holding | 302,261 | 8.6343% | 8.6343% |
Company and Transaction Information
Lake Shore Realty Ltd, formerly known as Mahaan Foods, is listed on both the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The total equity share capital of the target company stands at 35,00,700 equity shares of Rs10 each. The acquisition does not classify Nautilus Private Capital Ltd as belonging to the promoter or promoter group of the target entity. The disclosure was filed with the stock exchanges on April 23, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Mahaan Foods
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.67% | +3.47% | -8.85% | -31.27% | +45.04% | +275.53% |
Will Nautilus Private Capital Ltd increase its stake in Lake Shore Realty Ltd beyond the current 8.6343%, potentially triggering a mandatory open offer under SEBI takeover regulations?
How might this Mauritius-based investor's entry influence Lake Shore Realty Ltd's strategic direction, given the company's recent rebranding from a food business to a realty-focused entity?
Could this acquisition signal broader foreign institutional interest in small-cap Indian realty stocks, and what impact might it have on Lake Shore Realty's share price and liquidity?


































