STEL Holdings Acquires 3,50,000 Equity Shares of Saregama India for Rs. 12.44 Crores
STEL Holdings Limited, a promoter group company, acquired 3,50,000 equity shares of Saregama India Limited for approximately Rs. 12.44 crores at Rs. 355.70 per share through market purchase. The strategic investment increases their stake by 0.18% in one of India's leading music and entertainment companies.

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STEL Holdings Limited has announced the acquisition of 3,50,000 fully paid-up equity shares of Saregama India Limited through market purchase on March 16, 2026. The transaction was disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.
Transaction Details
The acquisition represents a strategic investment by STEL Holdings, which is an unregistered Core Investment Company and member of the promoter group of Saregama India Limited. The company acquired the shares through market purchase orders placed on March 16, 2026, with contract notes confirming the purchase on the same date.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Shares: | 3,50,000 equity shares |
| Face Value: | Re. 1/- per share |
| Purchase Price: | Rs. 355.70 per share (approx.) |
| Total Cost: | Rs. 12,44,94,818 (approx.) |
| Stake Acquired: | 0.18% |
| Consideration Type: | Cash |
Related Party Transaction Status
The acquisition does not constitute a related party transaction as it was executed through market purchases on stock exchanges at prevailing market prices. STEL Holdings was already an existing shareholder in Saregama India Limited, holding 0.26% of shares prior to this acquisition. As a promoter group company, this acquisition was made in the ordinary course of STEL Holdings' business operations.
About Saregama India Limited
Saregama India Limited operates in the Media & Entertainment industry and stands as one of India's leading music and entertainment companies. The company has a rich legacy dating back to 1901 as part of The Gramophone Company of India, incorporated on August 13, 1946.
| Financial Performance: | Amount (Rs. Crores) |
|---|---|
| Revenue: | 736.62 |
| Revenue: | 803.00 |
| Revenue: | 1,171.36 |
| Turnover: | 1,171.36 |
Saregama primarily operates in music production, acquisition and distribution, owning one of the largest music archives in India across multiple languages. The company has expanded its operations to include film and television content production, digital entertainment, and the popular digital music player Carvaan. Its content is distributed across various global digital streaming platforms, serving audiences in India and internationally across five countries.
Regulatory Compliance
The transaction required no governmental or regulatory approvals, being conducted through standard market mechanisms. The acquisition was completed efficiently with orders placed and contract notes received on the same trading day, March 16, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for STEL Holdings
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -4.35% | -12.42% | -4.82% | -11.87% | +8.99% | +433.99% |


































