Sobhagya Mercantile Incorporates Vadakhol Asoli Mining Private Limited as Subsidiary for Composite Mining Operations
Sobhagya Mercantile Limited has incorporated Vadakhol Asoli Mining Private Limited as a subsidiary on 25th April, 2026, in Nagpur, with an authorized, issued, and paid-up share capital of Rs. 10,00,000/- divided into 1,00,000 equity shares of ₹10/- each. Sobhagya Mercantile holds a 60% equity stake comprising 60,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each, while Caliber Mining and Logistics Limited holds the remaining 40% comprising 40,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each. The subsidiary will operate in the composite mining sector, focusing on critical minerals such as nickel, chromium, and cobalt, in connection with a Letter of Award from Assam Mineral Development Corporation Limited. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

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Sobhagya Mercantile Limited has incorporated a new subsidiary, Vadakhol Asoli Mining Private Limited, on 25th April, 2026, in Nagpur, as disclosed to BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The development follows the outcome of a board meeting held on 14th November, 2025, and a subsequent intimation letter dated 17th November, 2025. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) approval for the incorporation was received on 25th April, 2026.
Key Details of the Newly Incorporated Subsidiary
The following table summarises the key parameters of Vadakhol Asoli Mining Private Limited as disclosed under Annexure A:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Vadakhol Asoli Mining Private Limited |
| CIN: | U07299ME2026PTC474604 |
| Date of Incorporation: | 25th April, 2026 |
| Place of Incorporation: | Nagpur |
| Industry: | Composite Mining |
| Authorized, Issued & Paid-up Capital: | Rs. 10,00,000/- (1,00,000 Equity Shares of ₹10/- each) |
| Turnover: | Not applicable (newly incorporated) |
| Country of Operations: | India |
| MCA Approval Date: | 25th April, 2026 |
Shareholding Structure
Sobhagya Mercantile Limited, as the Lead Member, holds a 60% stake in the newly incorporated subsidiary through a cash consideration. The remaining 40% is held by Caliber Mining and Logistics Limited. The table below outlines the shareholding breakdown:
| Shareholder: | Equity Shares | Shareholding (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sobhagya Mercantile Limited (Lead Member): | 60,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each | 60% |
| Caliber Mining and Logistics Limited: | 40,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each | 40% |
The initial subscription of Rs. 10,00,000/- to the share capital does not fall within the purview of a Related Party Transaction for the company. Consequent to the incorporation, Vadakhol Asoli Mining Private Limited has become a subsidiary and, as such, a related party of Sobhagya Mercantile Limited. The transaction for subscription to equity share capital has been carried out on an arm's length basis. Save and except as mentioned, the promoters, promoter group, and group companies are not interested in the transaction.
Business Objects and Scope of Operations
Vadakhol Asoli Mining Private Limited has been incorporated to operate in the composite mining sector, with a focus on critical minerals. The key business objects of the subsidiary include:
- Obtaining composite licenses, prospecting, exploring, developing, and mining for nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), and other associated critical minerals and ores in the Vadakhol Asoli Mineral Block, Maharashtra, or elsewhere, including geological reporting, mining plans, statutory permissions, land acquisition, drilling, excavation, beneficiation, processing, refining, transportation, supply, and sale of such minerals on a revenue-sharing basis with AMDCL in connection with the Letter of Award bearing Number AMDC/P/528/2024-25 dated 13.11.2025 awarded by Assam Mineral Development Corporation Limited (AMDCL), Guwahati, Assam.
- Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring mining rights, concessions, composite licenses, claims, lands, properties, and interests in mineral blocks, particularly for critical minerals like nickel, chromium, cobalt, and associated minerals.
- Entering into agreements, joint ventures, revenue-sharing arrangements, or contracts with government entities and corporations, including Assam Mineral Development Corporation Ltd., for mining development operations in compliance with the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and related rules.
- Manufacturing, processing, beneficiating, importing, exporting, trading, marketing, and dealing in minerals, ores, metals, concentrates, and by-products derived from nickel, chromium, cobalt, and associated minerals, including ferro alloys, chemicals, and value-added products.
- Undertaking research and development, pollution control measures, environmental compliance, human resource development, and ancillary activities for systematic development, conservation, and economic utilisation of mineral resources.
Regulatory Disclosure
The intimation has been filed pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, read with SEBI Master Circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The disclosure was signed by Shrikant Mitesh Bhangdiya, Managing Director (DIN-02628216) of Sobhagya Mercantile Limited, on 5th May, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Sobhagya Mercantile
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.48% | -2.24% | +1.95% | -2.23% | +160.29% | +92,941.67% |
How might Vadakhol Asoli Mining Private Limited's revenue-sharing arrangement with Assam Mineral Development Corporation Limited (AMDCL) impact Sobhagya Mercantile's consolidated financials once mining operations commence?
Given the global surge in demand for critical minerals like nickel, chromium, and cobalt for EV batteries and clean energy technologies, what competitive advantages could the Vadakhol Asoli Mineral Block offer Sobhagya Mercantile in the long term?
What are the potential risks and timelines associated with obtaining composite licenses, environmental clearances, and statutory permissions for the Vadakhol Asoli Mineral Block before commercial mining can begin?


































