Patanjali Foods Limited has received a disclosure from GQG Partners LLC regarding substantial changes in shareholding by the investment manager and its associated entities. The disclosure, made under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI's Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers Regulations, 2011, reveals significant stake reduction through multiple market transactions.

Shareholding Changes Overview

GQG Partners LLC, acting as investment manager for multiple entities, has disposed of equity shares in Patanjali Foods through various on-market transactions. The collective shareholding of the acquirer and persons acting in concert (PACs) has decreased substantially over the reporting period.

Transaction Timeline and Method

The share disposals occurred through multiple on-market transactions spanning from September 16, 2024, until February 11, 2026. On February 11, 2026, the shareholding of the acquirer and PACs changed by 2.04% compared to the last disclosure, triggering the regulatory disclosure requirement.

The transactions were executed as sales of equity shares through open market transactions, including disposal of shares across various trading sessions. GQG Partners LLC made investment decisions on behalf of all the acquirer entities and PACs throughout this period.

Entity-wise Shareholding Details

The disclosure covers 15 entities associated with GQG Partners LLC, with the largest holdings maintained by:

Company Capital Structure

Patanjali Foods Limited's equity share capital remains unchanged at INR 1,087,828,245, divided into 543,914,123 equity shares with a face value of INR 2.00 each. The total diluted share capital stands at INR 1,096,336,740, comprising 548,168,370 equity shares with the same face value.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure confirms that GQG Partners LLC and associated entities do not belong to the promoter or promoter group of Patanjali Foods Limited. The company's shares are listed on BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 500368) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Symbol: PATANJALI). The disclosure was signed by Sal DiGangi, Chief Compliance Officer of GQG Partners LLC, dated February 13, 2026.

Multiple Indian companies have announced their unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, showcasing diverse performance across various sectors including food processing, textiles, electronics, hospitality, and pharmaceuticals.

Patanjali Foods Leads with Strong Performance

Patanjali Foods Limited demonstrated robust financial performance in Q3 FY26. The company's standalone results showed significant growth with total income from operations reaching ₹10,48,371.04 lakhs for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to ₹8,99,687.14 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

The company's consolidated results mirrored the standalone performance, with total comprehensive income for the nine months reaching ₹1,29,306.45 lakhs.

Textile and Manufacturing Sector Updates

VTM Limited, operating in the textile sector, reported total income from operations of ₹10,106.36 lakhs for Q3 FY26, compared to ₹10,403.38 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company's net profit after tax stood at ₹337.54 lakhs for the quarter, with earnings per share of ₹0.34.

Electronics and Consumer Goods Performance

Mirc Electronics Limited, known for the Onida brand, faced challenges during the quarter. The company reported total income from operations of ₹21,549 lakhs for Q3 FY26, compared to ₹16,939 lakhs in the previous year's corresponding quarter. However, the company recorded a net loss of ₹1,311 lakhs after tax for the quarter.

Hospitality and Pharmaceutical Sector Results

The Byke Hospitality Limited showed positive performance with total income from operations of ₹2,782.43 lakhs for Q3 FY26, up from ₹2,666.88 lakhs in the previous year. The company achieved a net profit of ₹157.98 lakhs after tax, with basic earnings per share of ₹0.3.

In the pharmaceutical sector, Kilitch Drugs (India) Limited reported consolidated total income of ₹5,380.80 lakhs for the quarter, with net profit after tax of ₹431.54 lakhs. The company's consolidated earnings per share stood at ₹2.5 for the quarter.

Chemical and Financial Services Sector

Aimco Pesticides Limited, operating in the agrochemicals sector, reported standalone total income from operations of ₹3,034.84 lakhs for Q3 FY26. However, the company faced challenges with a net loss of ₹250.71 lakhs after tax for the quarter.

Khandwala Securities Limited, in the financial services sector, reported total income from operations of ₹105.53 lakhs for the quarter, but recorded a net loss of ₹48.77 lakhs after tax.

Regulatory Compliance and Board Approvals

All companies have filed their financial results under Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The results were reviewed by respective audit committees and approved by boards of directors during meetings held between February 11-12, 2026. The detailed financial results are available on company websites and stock exchange platforms including BSE and NSE.

The mixed performance across sectors reflects the diverse challenges and opportunities faced by Indian companies during the third quarter of FY26, with some companies showing strong growth while others navigated operational difficulties.