Sowmya Deshpande reduces stake in Family Care Hospitals to 6.82%
Sowmya Deshpande sold 148,596 shares of Family Care Hospitals Limited via open market transactions between May 19 and May 22, 2026, reducing her stake to 6.82% of the total paid-up voting capital.

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Sowmya Deshpande has reduced her shareholding in Family Care Hospitals Limited by selling 148,596 equity shares through open market transactions. The sales, executed between May 19, 2026, and May 22, 2026, were disclosed to the Bombay Stock Exchange under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Following the disposal, Deshpande's stake in the company decreased to 6.82% of the total paid-up voting capital. Prior to the sale, she held 7.1% of the equity shares carrying voting rights. The disclosure confirms that the acquirer does not belong to the promoter or promoter group of the target company.
Shareholding Details
The transaction involved the sale of ordinary shares carrying voting rights. The table below outlines the changes in Deshpande's shareholding pattern before and after the recent transactions.
| Description | Number of Shares | % of Total Share Capital | % of Total Diluted Share Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holding Before Sale | |||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 3,834,713 | 7.1 | 5.28 |
| Sale Details | |||
| Shares sold | 148,596 | 0.28 | - |
| Holding After Sale | |||
| Shares carrying voting rights | 3,686,117 | 6.82 | 5.28 |
Transaction and Capital Structure
The equity share capital of Family Care Hospitals Limited remains unchanged at Rs. 54,01,47,740, comprising 5,40,14,774 shares with a face value of Rs. 10 each. The total diluted share and voting capital also stands at Rs. 54,01,47,740. The shares of the company are listed on BSE Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Family Care Hospitals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.56% | +2.89% | -0.62% | -16.88% | -29.98% | -80.34% |
What are the potential reasons behind Sowmya Deshpande's decision to reduce her stake at this time?
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