Som Distilleries & Breweries Limited has informed stock exchanges about the current status of its license suspension matter through a regulatory disclosure dated March 28th, 2026. The company confirmed that there has been no change in the suspension status since its initial press release on February 5th, 2026.

Current License Status

The company continues to face challenges with its suspended license, with no resolution achieved since the initial suspension announcement. Som Distilleries stated that it is making all necessary efforts to resolve the matter and break the present deadlock at the earliest possible time.

High Court Proceedings Update

Recent legal developments have shown mixed outcomes for the company's efforts to resolve the license suspension:

The Single Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court did not favourably consider the company's petition seeking validation of the license on March 23rd, 2026. However, the company quickly approached the Double Bench of the same court on the following day, March 24th, 2026.

Associate Company Relief

The Double Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court provided some relief by granting permission for Som Distilleries' associate company to participate in the country liquor tender process. This development offers a potential avenue for business continuity while the main license suspension matter remains unresolved.

Stakeholder Communication

Som Distilleries emphasized its commitment to maintaining transparency with shareholders and stakeholders throughout this process. The company stated that any material developments will be promptly communicated through appropriate disclosures in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

The disclosure was signed by Director Nakul Sethi and submitted to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited as part of the company's regulatory compliance under SEBI LODR Regulations 2015.

Som Distilleries and Breweries Limited has disclosed the acquisition of 10,000 equity shares by promoter Deepak Arora through an open market transaction. The acquisition was completed on February 25, 2026, as per the regulatory disclosure filed under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Transaction Details

The share acquisition represents a strategic move by the promoter to increase his stake in the company. The transaction details are summarized below:

Impact on Shareholding Pattern

The acquisition has resulted in changes to both individual and collective promoter holdings in the company:

Promoter Group Composition

The promoter group consists of seven entities and individuals acting in concert. The major stakeholders within the promoter group include:

• Jagdish Kumar Arora: 49,283,272 shares (23.71%)
• Som Distilleries Private Limited: 20,090,147 shares (9.66%)
• Deepak Arora: 4,612,525 shares (2.22%)
• Ajay Kumar Arora: 3,584,797 shares (1.72%)
• Aalok Deep Finance Private Limited: 2,889,250 shares (1.39%)

Company Capital Structure

The company's equity share capital structure remains unchanged following this transaction:

This acquisition demonstrates the promoter's continued confidence in the company's prospects and represents a marginal increase in the promoter group's collective stake. The transaction was conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements and has been duly disclosed to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.