TMT (India) Limited: Open Offer for 26% Stake by Kothari Group Entities
Three entities from the Kothari Products Limited Group—Yoga Builders Private Limited, Scaffold Properties Private Limited, and MK Profinlease Private Limited—have announced a mandatory open offer to acquire up to 26% stake in TMT (India) Limited at ₹10 per share, totaling ₹1,28,79,880. The offer follows the acquirers' purchase of 52.81% controlling stake from existing promoters and a public shareholder through share purchase agreements dated April 20, 2026. The Detailed Public Statement was published on April 27, 2026, with the offer scheduled to open on June 12, 2026, and close on June 25, 2026. Navigant Corporate Advisors Limited serves as the Manager to the Offer, and the acquirers have deposited ₹130.00 Lacs in an escrow account with Axis Bank Limited, exceeding 100% of the total offer consideration.

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Three entities belonging to the Kothari Products Limited Group have announced a mandatory open offer to acquire up to 26% stake in TMT (India) Limited, following their acquisition of controlling interest from existing promoters. The announcement was made through Navigant Corporate Advisors Limited as the manager to the offer, with the Detailed Public Statement published on April 27, 2026.
Open Offer Details
The open offer is being made by Yoga Builders Private Limited, Scaffold Properties Private Limited, and MK Profinlease Private Limited (collectively referred to as the Acquirers) for acquisition of equity shares from public shareholders of TMT (India) Limited.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Offer Size | 12,87,988 equity shares (26% of voting capital) |
| Offer Price | ₹10 per fully paid-up equity share |
| Total Consideration | ₹1,28,79,880 |
| Face Value | ₹10 per share |
| Payment Mode | Cash |
| Offer Type | Triggered offer under SEBI (SAST) Regulations |
Underlying Transaction
The open offer obligation was triggered following the execution of share purchase agreements dated April 20, 2026, through which the acquirers purchased a controlling stake from existing promoters and a public shareholder.
| Transaction Details | Shares Acquired | Percentage | Consideration per Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Promoters/Promoter Group | 24,51,000 | 49.48% | ₹1 |
| From Public Shareholder | 1,65,210 | 3.34% | ₹1 |
| Total Acquisition | 26,16,210 | 52.81% | ₹1 |
The sellers include Veera Prasad Tumbalamgooty (promoter), Naag Rohit and T G Aruna (promoter group members), and Ramana Murthy A.V. (public shareholder). All these shareholders will completely exit their positions in the target company.
Acquirer Details
All three acquiring entities are controlled by members of the Kothari family and belong to the Kothari Products Limited Group. The acquirers had no prior shareholding in TMT (India) Limited.
| Acquirer | Proposed Shareholding | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Yoga Builders Private Limited | 11,87,010 shares | 23.96% |
| Scaffold Properties Private Limited | 7,14,600 shares | 14.43% |
| MK Profinlease Private Limited | 7,14,600 shares | 14.43% |
Yoga Builders Private Limited is based in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, while the other two entities are located in Mumbai. The promoters and persons in control include Arti Kothari, Urvi Kothari, and Mitesh Kothari.
Financial Arrangements
The acquirers have deposited ₹130.00 Lacs in cash in an escrow account opened with Axis Bank Limited on April 21, 2026, which is in excess of 100% of the total offer consideration. No funds are being borrowed from any bank or financial institution for the purpose of this open offer. CA Aditya Purwar, Partner of Purwar & Purwar, Chartered Accountants, has certified that as on February 28, 2026, Acquirer-1, Acquirer-2, and Acquirer-3 have net worths of ₹22,000.74 Lacs, ₹12,478.84 Lacs, and ₹13,881.04 Lacs, respectively.
Target Company Profile
TMT (India) Limited is incorporated under the Corporate Identification Number L99999TG1976PLC002002 with its registered office in Hyderabad, Telangana. The company's equity shares are listed on BSE Limited with scrip code 522171. The fully paid-up equity share capital stands at ₹4,95,38,000 divided into 49,53,800 equity shares of ₹10 each.
The equity shares of the target company are classified as infrequently traded on BSE in terms of SEBI (SAST) Regulations. The shares are placed under Group "XT" and are presently classified under GSM: Stage 4. Upon completion of this transaction, the acquirers will become the new promoters of TMT (India) Limited, while existing promoters will be reclassified as public category shareholders.
Tentative Schedule
The open offer is scheduled to open on June 12, 2026, and close on June 25, 2026. The Public Announcement was made on April 20, 2026, and the Detailed Public Statement was published on April 27, 2026. The last date for filing the draft letter of offer with SEBI is May 5, 2026, and payment of consideration for acquired shares is scheduled for July 10, 2026. BSE Limited shall be the designated stock exchange for the purpose of tendering shares in the open offer.
What strategic synergies might the Kothari Products Limited Group pursue between TMT (India) Limited and their existing business portfolio?
How could the significant discount between the acquisition price (₹1.00) and open offer price (₹10.00) impact minority shareholder participation rates?
Will the new promoters implement operational changes or capital investments to improve TMT's extremely low trading liquidity of 0.07% annualized turnover?

























