Sonali Commercial Limited Acquires Additional Shares in Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Limited

Sonali Commercial Limited has announced the acquisition of additional shares in chambal fertilisers & chemicals Limited, as disclosed in a regulatory filing dated March 19, 2026. The acquisition was made through open market purchase and has been reported in compliance with SEBI regulations governing substantial share acquisitions.

Transaction Details

The share acquisition transaction involved the purchase of 18,125 equity shares carrying voting rights on March 17, 2026. This acquisition was executed through open market purchase, representing a standard method of share acquisition in the secondary market.

Transaction Parameter:	Details
Shares Acquired:	18,125
Acquisition Date:	March 17, 2026
Mode of Acquisition:	Open Market Purchase
Acquirer Status:	Promoter Group

Shareholding Position

Following the acquisition, Sonali Commercial Limited's shareholding position in Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Limited has been updated. The company's total holding increased from 3,66,172 shares to 3,84,297 shares, though the percentage holding remains at 0.09% of the total voting capital.

Shareholding Details:	Before Acquisition	After Acquisition
Shares Carrying Voting Rights:	3,66,172	3,84,297
Percentage of Total Share Capital:	0.09%	0.09%
Percentage of Diluted Share Capital:	0.09%	0.09%

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure has been made pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The filing was signed by Vikash Goyal, Director of Sonali Commercial Limited (DIN: 09027157), and submitted to both stock exchanges where the target company's shares are listed. The company has also informed Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Limited's Company Secretary about this acquisition as part of the regulatory compliance process.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+0.12%	+1.07%	+5.96%	-8.25%	-29.14%	+102.91%

Chambal fertilisers & chemicals has received credit rating reaffirmation from CRISIL Ratings Limited for its bank loan facilities and commercial paper programme. The company disclosed this development through a regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of SEBI's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, dated March 18, 2026.

Credit Rating Details

CRISIL Ratings Limited reaffirmed the company's credit ratings while revising the facility amounts across different categories. The rating agency maintained its positive outlook on the fertiliser manufacturer's creditworthiness.

Facility Type	Previous Amount	Revised Amount	Current Rating
Long Term Bank Loan Facilities	Rs. 4,000 crore	Rs. 2,000 crore	CRISIL AA+/Positive (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Bank Loan Facilities	Rs. 4,720 crore	Rs. 3,720 crore	CRISIL A1+ (Reaffirmed)
Commercial Paper Programme	Rs. 4,500 crore	Rs. 2,500 crore	CRISIL A1+ (Reaffirmed)

Additional Facility Rating

Beyond the existing facilities, CRISIL Ratings Limited also reaffirmed its credit rating of CRISIL AA+/Positive on Rs. 4,573.56 crore proposed bank loan facilities for long-term rating. This additional facility rating demonstrates the rating agency's continued confidence in the company's financial stability and creditworthiness.

Rating Significance

The AA+ rating indicates high safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligations, with very low credit risk. The Positive outlook suggests potential for rating upgrade based on the company's performance trajectory. The A1+ rating for short-term facilities represents the highest degree of safety regarding timely payment of financial obligations.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made pursuant to regulatory requirements, with the rating letter from CRISIL dated March 17, 2026. The announcement was signed by Tridib Barat, Vice President - Legal & Company Secretary, ensuring proper corporate governance and transparency for stakeholders and market participants.