Virtual Software raises stake to 6.58% in Kati Patang
Kati Patang Lifestyle Ltd announced that promoter group entity Virtual Software & Training Pvt Ltd acquired 19 lakh shares via off-market purchase on June 5 and 8, 2026, raising its stake to 6.58%. The shares were previously held as collateral for a ₹50 lakh loan and returned upon repayment. The total promoter group holding now stands at 37.16%.

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Kati Patang Lifestyle Ltd disclosed that Virtual Software & Training Pvt Ltd, a member of its promoter group, has acquired 19 lakh shares through an off-market purchase. The acquisition, which took place on June 5 and June 8, 2026, increases the acquirer's stake to 6.58% of the total diluted share capital. The shares were previously transferred to the acquirer in February 2026 as collateral against a loan of ₹50 lakh and have now been returned following the repayment arrangement.
The disclosure was made to BSE Limited pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The filing detailed the shareholding patterns before and after the transaction, noting that the acquisition involved shares carrying voting rights. The company secretary, Sanjeev Kumar Jha, submitted the disclosure to the exchange on June 16, 2026.
Acquisition Details
The transaction involved the purchase of 1.90 lakh shares on June 5, 2026, and 17.10 lakh shares on June 8, 2026. The mode of acquisition was specified as an off-market purchase. Prior to this acquisition, Virtual Software & Training Pvt Ltd held 14,96,773 shares, representing 2.90% of the total share capital.
Shareholding Pattern
The following table outlines the changes in the shareholding structure of Kati Patang Lifestyle Limited following the acquisition:
| Description | Number of Shares | % of Share Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Holding before acquisition | ||
| Virtual Software & Training Pvt Ltd | 14,96,773 | 2.90 |
| Shares acquired | ||
| Virtual Software & Training Pvt Ltd | 19,00,000 | 3.68 |
| Holding after acquisition | ||
| Virtual Software & Training Pvt Ltd | 33,96,773 | 6.58 |
| Total Promoter Group Holding | 1,91,70,999 | 37.16 |
The total diluted share capital of the target company after the acquisition stands at ₹48,44,98,520, consisting of 4,84,49,852 fully paid-up equity shares of ₹10 each and 31,40,079 partly paid-up equity shares of ₹5 each. The remaining 1 lakh shares from the original 20 lakh shares transferred as collateral are expected to be transferred shortly.
Historical Stock Returns for Kati Patang Lifestyle
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.06% | -0.29% | -3.25% | -12.13% | -37.55% | +426.40% |
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