PAC reduces stake in Himadri Speciality Chemical to 6.25%
Shyam Group of Industries PAC reduced its stake in Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited from 8.21% to 6.25% by selling 99,00,000 shares via open market and inter-se transfers between March 19, 2025, and July 1, 2026. The disclosure was made under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011.

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Shyam Group of Industries, acting as Persons Acting in Concert (PAC), has reduced its shareholding in Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited to 6.25%. The group divested a total of 99,00,000 shares through open market operations and inter-se transfers between March 19, 2025, and July 1, 2026. This transaction lowers the PAC's stake from 8.21% to 6.25% of the total paid-up capital.
The disclosure was submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd in compliance with Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The acquirer and PACs clarified that they do not belong to the promoter or promoter group of the target company.
Shareholding Details
The total equity share capital of Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited stands at 50,45,41,599 shares of Re 1 each. The diluted share capital is reported as 50,46,34,543 equity shares. The shareholding percentages were calculated based on the share capital provided in the latest shareholding pattern as on March 31, 2026.
The following table details the changes in holdings by the various PAC members:
| Holder Name | Existing Shares | Existing % | Change in Shares | Change % | Balance Shares | Balance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumitra Devi Agarwal | 3,54,563 | 0.07 | - | - | 3,54,563 | 0.07 |
| Brij Bhushan Agarwal | 4,85,677 | 0.10 | - | - | 4,85,677 | 0.10 |
| Sheetij Agarwal | 4,49,378 | 0.09 | 6,00,000 | 0.12 | 10,49,378 | 0.21 |
| Shubham Agarwal | 19,43,000 | 0.39 | (10,00,000) | (0.20) | 9,43,000 | 0.19 |
| Tanishi Agarwal | 12,50,000 | 0.25 | - | - | 12,50,000 | 0.25 |
| Brij Bhushan Agarwal & Sons (HUF) | 21,77,058 | 0.43 | - | - | 21,77,058 | 0.43 |
| Mahabir Prasad Agarwal & Sons (HUF) | 13,15,240 | 0.26 | - | - | 13,15,240 | 0.26 |
| Dorite Tracon Pvt. Ltd. | 28,34,022 | 0.56 | (18,00,000) | (0.36) | 10,34,022 | 0.20 |
| Toplight Mercantile Pvt. Ltd. | 19,50,000 | 0.39 | - | - | 19,50,000 | 0.39 |
| Narantak Dealcomm Ltd. | 1,46,24,155 | 2.90 | (35,00,000) | (0.69) | 1,11,24,155 | 2.20 |
| Subham Buildwell Pvt. Ltd. | 64,05,661 | 1.27 | (19,65,000) | (0.39) | 44,40,661 | 0.88 |
| Suhag Overseas Trading Pvt. Ltd. | 31,92,717 | 0.63 | (2,00,000) | (0.04) | 29,92,717 | 0.59 |
| Subham Capital Pvt. Ltd. | 26,05,417 | 0.52 | (12,35,000) | (0.24) | 13,70,417 | 0.27 |
| Dasbhuja Wholesellers Pvt Ltd. | 18,24,457 | 0.36 | (8,00,000) | (0.16) | 10,24,457 | 0.20 |
| Total | 4,14,11,345 | 8.21 | (99,00,000) | (1.96) | 3,15,11,345 | 6.25 |
Key Transactions
Sheetij Agarwal acquired 6,00,000 shares, increasing his individual stake to 0.21%. Conversely, several entities reduced their holdings, including Narantak Dealcomm Ltd, which sold 35,00,000 shares, and Subham Buildwell Pvt. Ltd, which sold 19,65,000 shares. Dasbhuja Wholesellers Pvt Ltd, which has been merged with Subham Capital Private Limited, sold 8,00,000 shares.
The filing was signed by Mahabir Prasad Agarwal on behalf of the acquirer and PACs on July 2, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Himadri Speciality Chemical
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.72% | +0.38% | +12.11% | +37.78% | +37.80% | +1,130.83% |
What are the potential strategic reasons behind the PAC's decision to reduce its stake despite the inter-se transfer to Sheetij Agarwal?
How will this significant divestment by the PAC impact the liquidity and trading volume of Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited shares?
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