NCLT to Hear Torrent Pharmaceuticals-JB Chemicals Amalgamation Petition on June 11, 2026
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited and J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited have filed separate Regulation 30 disclosures on 11th May 2026, notifying stock exchanges of an NCLT hearing scheduled for 11th June 2026 regarding their proposed Scheme of Amalgamation. The petition, presented on 29th April 2026 and admitted on 7th May 2026 by the National Company Law Tribunal, Ahmedabad Bench, invokes Sections 230 and 232 of the Companies Act, 2013. Interested parties may submit representations to the Petitioner Companies' Advocate and respective Company Secretaries at least two days before the hearing date.

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J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited and Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited have each filed separate disclosures under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, informing the stock exchanges of a Notice of Hearing of Petition in connection with the proposed Scheme of Amalgamation of J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited with Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited and their respective shareholders. Both disclosures were made on 11th May 2026 and were accompanied by newspaper advertisement cuttings published in Indian Express (English) — all India Editions and Sandesh, Divya Bhaskar & Gujarat Samachar (Gujarati) — all in Gujarat Editions on 11th May 2026.
Amalgamation Petition Before NCLT
A Company Petition under Sections 230 and 232 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 has been filed for sanctioning the Scheme of Arrangement in the nature of Amalgamation of J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited (Petitioner Transferor Company / JB Pharma) with Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited (Petitioner Transferee Company / Torrent Pharma) and their respective shareholders. The key procedural milestones in the petition process are outlined below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Petition Presented By: | Petitioner Companies (Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited & J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited) |
| Date of Presentation: | 29th April 2026 |
| Date of Admission: | 7th May 2026 |
| Admitting Authority: | National Company Law Tribunal, Ahmedabad Bench |
| Date Fixed for Hearing: | Thursday, 11th June 2026 |
| Legal Provisions Invoked: | Sections 230 and 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 |
Details of the Petitioner Companies
The two companies involved in the proposed amalgamation are both incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 and are registered in the State of Gujarat. Their details are as follows:
| Parameter: | J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Role: | Petitioner Transferor Company (JB Pharma) | Petitioner Transferee Company (Torrent Pharma) |
| CIN: | L24390GJ1976PLC173077 | L24230GJ1972PLC002126 |
| Registered Office: | 302, Iscon Mall, Star India Bazar Building, Opp. Jodhpur BRTS, Satellite, Ahmedabad – 380015 | Avirat, Thaltej Shilaj Road, Ahmedabad – 380059 |
Participation and Representation Process
Any person seeking to support or oppose the Company Petition at the hearing is required to submit an affidavit with the grounds of support or opposition in the form of a representation before the Hon'ble Tribunal. Such persons must also provide a written copy to the Petitioner Companies' Advocate, Swati Soparkar, at 301, Shivalik-10, Opp. SBI Zonal Office, Near Old Excise Chowky, S.M. Road, Ambavadi, Ahmedabad – 380 015, and/or at swati.soparkar@gmail.com .
Copies must also be addressed to the respective Company Secretaries and Compliance Officers of both petitioner companies:
- JB Pharma: Mr. Sandeep Phadnis, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, Neelam Centre, 'B' Wing, 4th floor, Hind Cycle Road, Worli, Mumbai 400030
- Torrent Pharma: Mr. Chintan Trivedi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, Avirat, Thaltej Shilaj Road, Ahmedabad – 380 059, Gujarat, India
All representations must be received no later than two days before the date fixed for the hearing of the Company Petition. Interested parties may appear in person or through their advocate. A copy of the Company Petition will be furnished to any person requiring the same on payment of the prescribed charges.
Regulatory Disclosure
The disclosure on behalf of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited was signed by Chintan M. Trivedi, Company Secretary, while the disclosure on behalf of J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited was signed by Sandeep Phadnis, Vice President – Secretarial & Company Secretary. Both submissions were made to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. on 11th May 2026, in compliance with applicable SEBI listing regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Torrent Pharmaceuticals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.96% | +0.48% | +3.38% | +12.32% | +32.68% | +215.19% |
What share swap ratio has been proposed for JB Pharma shareholders in the amalgamation, and how does it compare to the current market valuations of both companies?
How might the combined entity's market position in key therapeutic segments like cardiology and gastroenterology change post-merger, and could this trigger antitrust scrutiny from the Competition Commission of India?
What are the likely implications for JB Pharma's private equity backer KKR, which holds a significant stake, in terms of exit strategy or continued involvement in the merged Torrent Pharmaceuticals entity?


































