Santanu Agarwal acquires shares in Paisalo Digital
Santanu Agarwal acquired 2,75,000 equity shares in Paisalo Digital on May 18, 2026, via the open market. This purchase increased his total holding to 3,54,19,000 shares, representing 3.8942% of the 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 transaction involved the purchase of 2,75,000 equity shares, each with a face value of Re. 1, through the open market mechanism on May 18, 2026. This acquisition was filed under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Acquisition Details
Prior to this transaction, Agarwal held 3,51,44,000 shares carrying voting rights, which represented 3.8640% of the total share capital. The recent purchase has increased his total holding to 3,54,19,000 shares. The acquirer belongs to the promoter or promoter group of the company.
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 | 3,51,44,000 | 3.8640 | 3.8640 |
| Acquisition | |||
| Shares acquired | 2,75,000 | 0.0302 | 0.0302 |
| After Acquisition | |||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 3,54,19,000 | 3.8942 | 3.8942 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.69% | +12.18% | +10.87% | +48.92% | +77.70% | +78.61% |
Will Santanu Agarwal continue to accumulate shares in Paisalo Digital, and could his stake eventually trigger a mandatory open offer under SEBI takeover regulations?
How might the consistent promoter buying signal confidence in Paisalo Digital's upcoming financial performance or strategic initiatives?
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