Kwality Wall's (India) Limited has successfully listed its equity shares on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, marking a significant milestone following the demerger from Hindustan Unilever Limited. The listing coincides with regulatory disclosures from Unilever PLC regarding substantial shareholding acquisition and The Magnum Ice Cream Company HoldCo 1 Netherlands B.V.'s mandatory open offer.

Successful Stock Exchange Listing

The company announced its successful listing on February 16, 2026, with trading commencing on both exchanges. The shares are listed on BSE with scrip code 544622 and on NSE with symbol KWIL under ISIN INE2KCE01013.

The listing follows the demerger of Hindustan Unilever Limited's ice cream business, which became effective on December 1, 2025, after approval from the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench. HUL shareholders as of the record date December 5, 2025, received one equity share of Kwality Wall's for every HUL share held.

Unilever PLC Regulatory Disclosure

Unilever PLC has filed mandatory disclosure under Regulation 29(1) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, confirming the acquisition of substantial shareholding in Kwality Wall's. The disclosure, dated February 18, 2026, details the acquisition of 1,45,44,12,858 equity shares representing 61.90% of the voting share capital.

The acquisition occurred pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement for demerger approved by the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, on October 30, 2025, with rectification order dated November 6, 2025. The ice cream business undertaking was demerged with effect from December 1, 2025.

Promoter Group Shareholding Structure

The regulatory filing reveals the detailed shareholding pattern among Unilever entities following the demerger. Unilever PLC holds the largest stake among the promoter group entities.

Open Offer Details

Simultaneously, The Magnum Ice Cream Company HoldCo 1 Netherlands B.V., along with persons acting in concert, has announced a mandatory open offer to acquire up to 61,08,93,729 equity shares from public shareholders. The offer represents 26.00% of the voting share capital at INR 21.33 per share.

The open offer obligation arose from a share purchase agreement dated June 25, 2025, under which the acquirer purchased 145,44,12,858 equity shares (61.90% voting share capital) from seven Unilever entities for EUR 278,553,038.86.

Company Profile and Market Position

Kwality Wall's (India) Limited emerges as one of India's leading ice cream and frozen dessert companies with a 70-year legacy. The company houses iconic brands including Cornetto, Magnum, Twister, and Kwality Wall's, operating nationally across more than 400 cities with presence in over 200,000 outlets and 15,000 plus push carts.

A company spokesperson highlighted the strategic significance: "This listing marks a defining moment for Kwality Wall's (India) Limited. As a standalone, publicly listed company, we will be able to have a sharper focus, bolder & faster innovation approach and more focus on the front line."

Kwality Wall's (India) Limited has formally announced the appointment of KFin Technologies Limited as its Registrar to an issue and share transfer agent. The disclosure was made to stock exchanges on 16th February, 2026, in compliance with regulatory requirements under SEBI Listing Regulations.

Appointment Details

The company has appointed KFin Technologies Limited, which holds SEBI Registration No: INR000000221, to serve as its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. This appointment was made pursuant to Regulation 7 of the SEBI Listing obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulation, 2015.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulations 7(5) and 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with Schedule III thereto. The company also referenced SEBI Master Circular H0/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, in providing the required details.

Stock Exchange Information

Kwality Wall's (India) Limited is listed on both major Indian stock exchanges with the following identifiers:

The formal communication was signed by Anand Upadhyay, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Membership No: A23622), and submitted to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited for record purposes.