Dhanuka Agritech Ltd has received disclosure from DSP Trustee Private Limited regarding an increase in shareholding to 9.36% following open market purchases made in February 2026. The acquisition represents compliance with SEBI's substantial acquisition reporting requirements under the takeover regulations.

Shareholding Details and Transaction Summary

DSP Trustee Private Limited, acting on behalf of DSP Mutual Fund schemes, acquired 10,350 shares of Dhanuka Agritech Ltd on February 16, 2026. The purchase was executed by two specific schemes - DSP Small Cap and DSP Business Cycle Fund - through open market transactions.

Holdings Before and After Transaction

The acquisition resulted in a change in shareholding that exceeded the 2% threshold requiring disclosure under SEBI regulations. Prior to the transaction, DSP Trustee Private Limited held 42,07,796 shares representing 9.33% of the paid-up capital.

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

DSP Trustee Private Limited serves as trustee for schemes launched by DSP Mutual Fund and DSP Alternative Investment Fund, with DSP Asset Managers Private Limited acting as Investment Manager. The entity had previously reported crossing the 5% threshold in Dhanuka Agritech Ltd through a letter dated June 14, 2018.

Under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, any change in holdings that results in an increase or decrease exceeding 2% of total shareholding requires disclosure. The current transaction triggered this reporting requirement.

Company Capital Structure

Dhanuka Agritech Ltd maintains its equity share capital structure with no changes resulting from this transaction. The company's shares are listed on both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

The disclosure was filed by Dr. Pritesh Majmudar, Compliance Officer and Company Secretary of DSP Asset Managers Private Limited, on February 18, 2026, from Mumbai.

Dhanuka Agritech has received a disclosure from DSP Trustee Private Limited regarding an increase in shareholding under SEBI's substantial acquisition regulations. The transaction involves the acquisition of additional equity shares through open market purchases, resulting in a marginal increase in the institutional investor's stake in the agrochemical company.

Acquisition Details

DSP Trustee Private Limited, acting on behalf of various DSP Mutual Fund schemes, acquired 10,350 equity shares of Dhanuka Agritech Ltd on February 16, 2026. The purchase was executed through open market transactions by two specific schemes - DSP Small Cap and DSP Business Cycle Fund.

Shareholding Analysis

The acquisition has resulted in a change in DSP Trustee's total shareholding in Dhanuka Agritech. The institutional investor's stake has increased marginally following this transaction.

Regulatory Framework

The disclosure was made under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. This regulation mandates reporting when there is a change in holdings that results in an increase or decrease exceeding 2% of total shareholding since the last disclosure.

DSP Trustee Private Limited had previously reported crossing the 5% threshold in June 2018. The current disclosure follows the regulatory requirement as the cumulative change since the last reporting exceeded the 2% threshold.

Entity Structure

The acquisition involves multiple entities acting in concert:

• DSP Trustee Private Limited (on behalf of DSP Mutual Fund schemes)
• DSP Trustee Private Limited (on behalf of DSP Alternative Investment Fund schemes)
• DSP Global Funds ICAV (managed by DSP Asset Managers Private Limited)

All these entities are managed by DSP Asset Managers Private Limited and fall within the definition of persons acting in concert under SEBI regulations. The disclosure confirms that none of these entities belong to the promoter or promoter group of Dhanuka Agritech.

Company Information

Dhanuka Agritech Ltd is listed on both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The company's current paid-up capital stands at Rs. 9,01,56,648, divided into 4,50,78,324 equity shares of Rs. 2 each. The total diluted share capital remains unchanged at 4,50,78,324 shares, indicating no outstanding convertible securities or warrants.