Gateway Distriparks Promoter Boosts Stake with 2.46 Million Share Acquisition

Perfect Communications Private Limited, a promoter of Gateway Distriparks Limited, has increased its stake in the logistics company through a significant open market purchase. The transaction, which took place on December 4, 2025, involved the acquisition of 2,464,591 equity shares.

Shareholding Impact

The acquisition has resulted in a notable change in the promoter's ownership position:

Aspect	Before Acquisition	After Acquisition
Shares Held	13,267,749	15,732,340
Shareholding Percentage	2.66%	3.15%
Increase in Shares	-	2,464,591
Percentage Point Increase	-	0.49

Transaction Details

Date of Acquisition: December 4, 2025
Mode of Acquisition: Open Market Purchase
Total Equity Share Capital: 499,643,836 shares (unchanged post-acquisition)
Share Capital Value: Rs. 4,996,438,360

Implications

This move by Perfect Communications Private Limited demonstrates a strengthening of its position within Gateway Distriparks Limited. The increase from 2.66% to 3.15% ownership represents a significant commitment to the company by the promoter group.

While the overall impact on the company's operations may be limited, this acquisition could be seen as a vote of confidence in Gateway Distriparks' future prospects. Investors and market analysts may interpret this as a positive signal, potentially influencing market sentiment towards the stock.

It's important to note that this transaction does not alter the company's total equity share capital or its value, which remains at 499,643,836 shares and Rs. 4,996,438,360, respectively.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure of this transaction complies with Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. This regulation ensures transparency in significant shareholding changes, particularly those involving promoter groups.

Investors and stakeholders may want to monitor for any further changes in shareholding patterns or additional disclosures from the company, as these could provide insights into the promoter group's strategy and confidence in the company's direction.

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Gateway Distriparks Limited , a leading multimodal logistics company in India, has announced significant developments in its board composition and financial performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Board Changes

The company's Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr. Raghav Chandra as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term, effective November 4, 2025, subject to shareholder approval through postal ballot. Mr. Chandra, a former Indian Administrative Service officer, brings a wealth of experience to the board, having previously served as Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India and held various senior government positions.

Simultaneously, Mr. Arun Kumar Gupta has concluded his tenure as an Independent Director, completing his second consecutive five-year term.

Financial Performance

For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, Gateway Distriparks reported the following consolidated financial results:

Particulars (Rs. in lakhs)	Q2 FY2026	Q2 FY2025	YoY Change
Revenue from Operations	56,732.22	38,999.27	+45.47%
EBITDA	12,342.50	10,112.90	+22.05%
Profit Before Tax	6,866.60	6,515.27	+5.39%
Profit After Tax	6,630.35	6,013.89	+10.25%

The company demonstrated strong growth, with revenue from operations increasing by 45.47% year-over-year. EBITDA saw a significant rise of 22.05%, while Profit After Tax grew by 10.25% compared to the same quarter last year.

Operational Highlights

Gateway Distriparks' performance was driven by growth across its business segments:

Inter-Modal Container Logistics: This segment reported revenue of Rs. 41,311.43 lakhs for Q2 FY2026.
Cold-chain Logistics and Distribution: The newly integrated segment contributed Rs. 15,420.79 lakhs to the quarter's revenue.

Segment-wise Performance

Segment	Revenue (Rs. lakhs)	Segment Result (Rs. lakhs)
Inter-Modal Container Logistics	41,311.43	7,883.15
Cold-chain Logistics and Distribution	15,420.79	(219.05)

The Inter-Modal Container Logistics segment showed strong profitability, while the Cold-chain Logistics and Distribution segment reported a small loss, possibly due to integration and expansion efforts.

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of September 30, 2025:

Total Assets: Rs. 3,52,973.20 lakhs
Total Equity: Rs. 2,51,903.15 lakhs
Non-current Liabilities: Rs. 60,062.97 lakhs
Current Liabilities: Rs. 41,007.08 lakhs

The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a healthy equity position, providing a solid foundation for future growth and expansion.

Gateway Distriparks continues to leverage its strategic network of container terminals and its alignment with the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to drive growth in the logistics sector. The appointment of Mr. Raghav Chandra is expected to bring valuable insights and expertise to guide the company's future strategies.

Investors and stakeholders can access more detailed information about the company's performance and future outlook during the earnings conference call scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM IST.