US-based investment firm Wasatch Advisors LP has increased its stake in KFin Technologies Ltd through a substantial acquisition disclosed under SEBI regulations. The Salt Lake City-based investment advisor acquired additional shares through open market purchases, crossing the regulatory disclosure threshold.

Transaction Details

The acquisition involved the purchase of 263,663 shares of KFin Technologies through open market transactions executed on December 29, 2025. This represents 0.153% of the company's total share capital.

Shareholding Position

Following the acquisition, Wasatch Advisors LP's total shareholding in KFin Technologies has increased from 7.067% to 7.220%. The detailed shareholding comparison shows the firm's growing investment in the financial services company.

Company Information

KFin Technologies Ltd maintains its equity share capital at ₹1,724,010,000.00, based on a par value of ₹10.00 per share and total issued shares of 172,401,000. The company's shares are listed on both BSE and NSE, trading under the symbols 543720 and KFINTECH respectively.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was filed under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, on December 30, 2025. Dan Thurber, Vice President and General Counsel of Wasatch Advisors LP, signed the disclosure on behalf of the firm. Wasatch Advisors LP is not part of the promoter or promoter group of KFin Technologies Ltd.

About the Acquirer

Wasatch Advisors LP operates from 505 Wakara Way, 3rd Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA. The firm has been systematically building its position in KFin Technologies, with this latest acquisition representing its continued confidence in the Indian financial services company.

KFin Technologies Limited has continued its employee compensation strategy with another successful allotment of equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plan. The latest allotment was completed following the exercise of stock options by eligible employees under the company's established ESOP framework.

Latest Share Allotment Details

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors approved the allotment of 5,506 equity shares on January 07, 2026. These shares were issued pursuant to the exercise of options by eligible grantees under the KFin Employee Stock Option Plan 2020.

Updated Share Capital Structure

The latest allotment has resulted in an increase in the company's issued, subscribed, and paid-up equity share capital. The capital structure reflects the cumulative impact of recent ESOP exercises.

Previous ESOP Activity

This follows the company's earlier allotment of 55,879 equity shares under the same Employee Stock Option Plan 2020. The previous allotment had increased the paid-up capital from ₹172.40 crores to ₹172.46 crores, demonstrating consistent employee participation in the ESOP program.

Regulatory Compliance

KFin Technologies informed both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited about this development on January 07, 2026. The communication was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The company secretary and compliance officer, Alpana Kundu, signed the regulatory filing that was submitted to both stock exchanges. This ensures transparency and keeps investors informed about changes in the company's share capital structure.

Employee Stock Option Plan Framework

The allotments are being executed under the KFin Employee Stock Option Plan 2020, which serves as a key component of the company's employee retention and motivation strategy. The plan allows eligible employees to acquire equity shares in the company, aligning their interests with those of shareholders and promoting long-term value creation.