STEL Holdings Limited has announced the acquisition of 18,850 equity shares of CEAT Limited through a market purchase transaction completed on January 22, 2026. The company disclosed this acquisition under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.

Transaction Details

The acquisition represents a strategic investment by STEL Holdings in CEAT Limited, with the following key parameters:

Company Background and Relationship

STEL Holdings Limited operates as an unregistered Core Investment Company and is a member of the promoter group of CEAT Limited. The company already holds 3.66% of CEAT's shares, making this acquisition part of its ordinary course of business. The transaction was executed through market purchase at prevailing stock exchange prices and does not constitute a related party transaction.

About CEAT Limited

CEAT Limited stands as one of India's leading tyre brands with significant global presence. The company's operational highlights include:

Financial Performance

CEAT Limited has demonstrated consistent revenue growth over the past three years:

The company serves diverse automotive segments including passenger and utility vehicles, two and three-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and off-highway vehicles with world-class products.

Regulatory Compliance

The acquisition required no governmental or regulatory approvals beyond standard market transaction procedures. STEL Holdings completed the necessary disclosures as mandated under SEBI regulations, ensuring full compliance with listing obligations and disclosure requirements.

STEL Holdings Limited has announced a board meeting scheduled for January 28, 2026, to consider and approve the company's unaudited financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The meeting will be conducted through audio-visual means in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Board Meeting Details

The company has informed stock exchanges that the Board of Directors will convene to review and approve both standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. This announcement was made pursuant to Regulation 29(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Trading Window Closure

In line with regulatory compliance, STEL Holdings has implemented a trading window closure as previously communicated on December 24, 2025. The trading window will remain closed until Friday, January 30, 2026, and is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, January 31, 2026, unless the company communicates otherwise.

Company Information

STEL Holdings Limited, incorporated with CIN L65993KL1990PLC005811, has its registered office located at 24/1624 Bristow Road, Willingdon Island, Cochin 682 023. The company is listed on both major Indian stock exchanges with scrip code 533316 on BSE and symbol STEL on the National Stock Exchange of India.

The formal communication was signed by Lakshmi P.S, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, and digitally submitted to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on January 19, 2026.