Santanu Agarwal acquires 10 lakh shares in Paisalo Digital
Santanu Agarwal acquired 10,00,000 equity shares of Paisalo Digital Limited on May 14, 2026, increasing his total holding to 3,47,04,000 shares, which represents 3.8156% of the company's total share capital.

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Santanu Agarwal has submitted a disclosure to the stock exchanges regarding the acquisition of shares in paisalo digital . The acquisition involves 10,00,000 equity shares, each with a face value of Re. 1. The transaction was completed on May 14, 2026, through the open market mechanism.
Acquisition Details
The disclosure was filed under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. Prior to this acquisition, Agarwal held 3,37,04,000 shares carrying voting rights, which represented 3.7057% of the total share capital. The recent purchase has increased his stake to 3,47,04,000 shares.
Holding Structure
The following table outlines the changes in Agarwal's shareholding following the transaction:
| Description | Number of Shares | % of Total Share Capital | % of Total Diluted Share Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before Acquisition | |||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 3,37,04,000 | 3.7057 | 3.7057 |
| Acquisition | |||
| Shares acquired | 10,00,000 | 0.1099 | 0.1099 |
| After Acquisition | |||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 3,47,04,000 | 3.8156 | 3.8156 |
The acquirer belongs to the promoter or promoter group of the company. The equity share capital of Paisalo Digital Limited remains at Rs. 90,95,21,874, divided into 90,95,21,874 equity shares of Re. 1 each. The total diluted share capital also remains unchanged at this level. The shares of the target company are listed on both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Paisalo Digital
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.02% | -5.63% | +18.56% | +36.13% | +35.14% | +53.87% |
Could Santanu Agarwal's open market acquisition signal a broader promoter strategy to consolidate control in Paisalo Digital ahead of any potential corporate action or restructuring?
How might continued promoter stake accumulation in Paisalo Digital influence institutional and retail investor sentiment toward the stock in the near term?
Are there any regulatory thresholds under SEBI's Takeover Code that the promoter group of Paisalo Digital is approaching, which could trigger mandatory open offer obligations?


































