Open Offer for Jai Mata Glass Limited: Acquirers Seek 26.00% Stake at INR 1.85 Per Share
Mr. Ashwani Gulati, Ms. Kiran Gulati, and M/s Veerasha Trust have launched a mandatory open offer to acquire up to 2,60,00,000 equity shares (26.00%) of Jai Mata Glass Limited at INR 1.85 per share, with a maximum consideration of INR 4,81,00,000. The offer is triggered by a Share Purchase Agreement dated July 13, 2026, under which the Acquirers agreed to purchase 4,45,65,460 equity shares (44.57%) from existing promoters for INR 8,24,46,101. The offer opens on September 03, 2026, and closes on September 17, 2026, with all payment obligations to be completed by October 01, 2026. Upon full acceptance, the Acquirers will hold 7,05,65,460 equity shares representing 70.57% of the paid-up equity share capital.

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Jai Mata Glass Limited is the subject of a mandatory open offer under the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, as three acquirers — Mr. Ashwani Gulati (Acquirer 1), Ms. Kiran Gulati (Acquirer 2), and M/s Veerasha Trust (Acquirer 3) — seek to acquire up to 2,60,00,000 (Two Crore Sixty Lakh) equity shares of face value INR 1.00 each, representing 26.00% of the company's paid-up equity share capital, at an offer price of INR 1.85 per fully paid-up equity share payable in cash. The offer is triggered following the Acquirers' entry into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) dated July 13, 2026, with the existing promoter sellers — Ms. Anu Marwah, Mr. Inesh Marwah, and M/s J P Overseas Private Limited — for the acquisition of 4,45,65,460 equity shares representing 44.57% of the paid-up equity share capital, aggregating to INR 8,24,46,101 in cash.
Offer Structure and Key Parameters
The open offer is a triggered/mandatory offer in compliance with Regulation 3(1) and Regulation 4 of the SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011. The offer is not subject to any minimum level of acceptance and is not a competing offer. Upon completion of the offer, assuming full acceptances, the Acquirers will collectively hold 7,05,65,460 equity shares, representing 70.57% of the paid-up equity share capital of the Target Company. The following table summarises the key parameters of the offer:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Offer Size: | 2,60,00,000 equity shares (26.00% of paid-up equity share capital) |
| Offer Price: | INR 1.85 per fully paid-up equity share |
| Maximum Consideration: | INR 4,81,00,000 |
| SPA Acquisition Size: | 4,45,65,460 equity shares (44.57%) |
| SPA Aggregate Value: | INR 8,24,46,101 |
| Face Value per Share: | INR 1.00 |
| Offer Opens: | September 03, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Offer Closes: | September 17, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Payment Completion Deadline: | October 01, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Designated Stock Exchange: | BSE |
Schedule of Offer Activities
The offer follows a structured timeline as prescribed under the SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011. The key dates are presented below:
| Activity: | Date |
|---|---|
| Public Announcement (PA) Date: | July 13, 2026 (Monday) |
| Detailed Public Statement (DPS) Date: | July 20, 2026 (Monday) |
| Last Date for Filing Draft Offer Document with SEBI: | July 27, 2026 (Monday) |
| Last Date for a Competing Offer: | August 10, 2026 (Monday) |
| Identified Date: | August 19, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Letter of Offer Dispatch Date: | August 27, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Board Recommendation Deadline: | August 31, 2026 (Monday) |
| Issue Opening PA Date: | September 02, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Offer Opening Date: | September 03, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Offer Closing Date: | September 17, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Payment Completion Deadline: | October 01, 2026 (Thursday) |
Background of the Acquirers
The three acquirers are related parties. Mr. Ashwani Gulati (Acquirer 1), aged 64 years, is an entrepreneur with experience in steel and metals trading, consultancy, and real estate. His net worth as on June 30, 2026 is INR 4,21,21,132. Ms. Kiran Gulati (Acquirer 2), aged 63 years and spouse of Acquirer 1, has experience in steel and metals trading and consultancy, with a net worth of INR 7,77,01,958 as on June 30, 2026. M/s Veerasha Trust (Acquirer 3) is a private family trust registered on March 12, 2026, under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, with Mr. Ashwani Gulati as Managing Trustee and Ms. Kiran Gulati as Co-Trustee; its net worth as on June 30, 2026 is INR 20,93,489. None of the Acquirers held any shares in the Target Company as on the date of the Public Announcement.
About Jai Mata Glass Limited
Jai Mata Glass Limited (CIN: L26101HP1981PLC004430) was incorporated on February 27, 1981, and listed its equity shares on BSE on November 01, 1986. The company is engaged in the trading of glass and procuring orders as a sales agent in the eastern and northern regions of India, with its registered office at Village Tipra Tehsil Barotiwala, Solan, Himachal Pradesh – 174103. The total paid-up equity share capital is INR 10,00,00,000, comprising 10,00,00,000 equity shares of INR 1.00 each. The authorized share capital stands at INR 11,75,00,000, comprising equity share capital of INR 10,00,00,000 and preference share capital of INR 1,75,00,000.
The Target Company's standalone financial performance over the last three audited financial years is summarised below (INR in Lacs):
| Metric: | FY2024 (Audited) | FY2025 (Audited) | FY2026 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income from Operations: | 45.41 | 43.33 | 10.85 |
| Other Income: | 7.95 | 36.64 | 4.23 |
| Total Income: | 53.36 | 79.97 | 15.08 |
| Total Expenditure (Excl. Depreciation & Interest): | 37.73 | 37.78 | 36.50 |
| Profit Before Depreciation, Interest & Tax: | 15.63 | 42.19 | (21.42) |
| Depreciation: | 0.29 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| Interest: | 13.79 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Profit/(Loss) Before Tax: | 1.55 | 42.09 | (21.52) |
| Provision for Tax: | — | 92.75 | — |
| Profit/(Loss) After Tax: | 1.55 | (50.66) | (21.52) |
| Net Worth (INR in Lacs): | 308.73 | 215.34 | 193.94 |
| Earnings Per Share (INR): | 0.002 | (0.051) | (0.022) |
| Return on Net Worth (%): | 0.50 | (23.53) | (11.10) |
| Book Value Per Equity Share (INR): | 0.309 | 0.215 | 0.194 |
Offer Price Justification and Financial Arrangements
The offer price of INR 1.85 per equity share has been determined as the highest of the applicable parameters under Regulation 8(2) of the SEBI (SAST) Regulations. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) for the 60 trading days immediately preceding the date of the Public Announcement, as traded on BSE, was INR 1.81, based on a total of 33,59,057 shares traded during the period from April 15, 2026 to July 10, 2026. The highest negotiated price under the SPA was INR 1.85, which represents the offer price. The equity shares of the Target Company are classified as frequently traded within the meaning of the SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011, based on an annualised trading turnover of 26.19% for the twelve calendar months from July 2025 to June 2026, with 2,61,94,173 shares traded out of a total of 10,00,00,000 equity shares.
For financial arrangements, the total fund requirement for the open offer, assuming full acceptances, is INR 4,81,00,000 (the Maximum Consideration). In accordance with Regulation 17 of the SEBI (SAST) Regulations, the Acquirers have deposited INR 1,25,00,000 (the Minimum Escrow Amount), representing more than 25% of the Maximum Consideration, in an escrow account titled 'Escrow Account – CPCPL JMGL – Open Offer' with Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited. Any additional fund requirement will be met through the internal resources of the Acquirers.
Pre- and Post-Offer Shareholding Pattern
The table below presents the shareholding pattern of the Target Company before and after the proposed acquisition and open offer, assuming full acceptances:
| Shareholder Category: | Pre-Offer Shares | Pre-Offer % | Shares via SPA | Open Offer Shares | Post-Offer Shares | Post-Offer % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Promoter Group (Parties to SPA): | 4,45,65,460 | 44.57 | (4,45,65,460) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Acquirers (New Promoters): | 0 | 0.00 | 4,45,65,460 | 2,60,00,000 | 7,05,65,460 | 70.57 |
| Public Shareholders: | 5,54,34,540 | 55.43 | 0 | (2,60,00,000) | 2,94,34,540 | 29.43 |
| Total: | 10,00,00,000 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 10,00,00,000 | 100.00 |
Post completion of the offer, the Acquirers will be classified into the Promoter and Promoter Group of the Target Company, and the existing promoter group members will be reclassified into the public category in accordance with Regulation 31A of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The public shareholding is confirmed to remain above the minimum threshold of 25% as required under Regulation 38 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The Manager to the Offer is Corporate Professionals Capital Private Limited, and the Registrar to the Offer is Beetal Financial & Computer Services Private Limited. The Buying Broker for the open offer is Nikunj Stock Brokers Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Jai Mata Glass
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.96% | +32.74% | +74.12% | +92.21% | +22.82% | +920.69% |
How might the new promoters' background in steel and real estate influence Jai Mata Glass's strategic direction or operational efficiency post-acquisition?
Given the company's declining revenue and recent net losses, what specific turnaround strategies do the acquirers plan to implement to restore profitability?
Will the consolidation of promoter holding to 70.57% lead to a delisting proposal or a change in the company's listing status on the BSE in the near future?


































