M.K. Exim Promoter Lajwanti Dialani Boosts Stake Through Open Market Purchase

MK Exim (India) Limited, a company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), has reported a change in its promoter shareholding. Lajwanti Murlidhar Dialani, a member of the promoter group and Whole Time Director of the company, has increased her stake through an open market purchase.

Transaction Details

Dialani acquired 15,473 equity shares of MK Exim (India) Limited through BSE open market transactions. The purchase, valued at approximately Rs. 8.58 lakh, was completed on November 19, 2025. This acquisition has resulted in an increase in Dialani's individual shareholding from 4.40% to 4.44% of the company's total equity.

Shareholding Impact

The transaction has also affected the overall promoter group holding. Here's a breakdown of the changes:

Shareholder	Pre-acquisition Holding	Post-acquisition Holding
Lajwanti Murlidhar Dialani (Individual)	1,777,541 shares (4.40%)	1,793,014 shares (4.44%)
Promoter Group (Total)	17,241,165 shares (42.71%)	17,256,638 shares (42.75%)

Regulatory Compliance

In compliance with SEBI regulations, Dialani has made the necessary disclosures under Regulation 29(1) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, and Regulation 7(2) of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.

Company Overview

MK Exim (India) Limited, trading under the scrip code 538890 on the BSE, has a total equity share capital of Rs. 40,36,72,500, comprising 4,03,67,250 shares of Rs. 10 each. The company's ISIN is INE227F01010.

This transaction underscores the continued confidence of the promoter group in MK Exim (India) Limited.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+4.19%	-1.36%	-7.81%	-17.73%	-34.49%	+1,256.64%

MK Exim (India) Limited, a player in the fabric, garments, and cosmetics sectors, has released its unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, revealing a mixed performance.

Revenue and Profitability

The company reported a quarterly revenue from operations of ₹1,843.86 crore, marking a decrease from ₹2,232.16 crore in the previous quarter. Despite the revenue dip, M.K. Exim managed to maintain profitability, with a net profit of ₹388.44 crore for the quarter, compared to ₹709.96 crore in the prior quarter.

Half-Year Performance

For the half-year period, M.K. Exim's total revenue reached ₹4,544.57 crore, with a net profit of ₹1,098.40 crore, indicating sustained performance over the six-month timeframe.

Segment-wise Revenue

The company operates in two main segments:

Segment	Revenue (₹ in crore)
Fabric & Garments	218.86
Cosmetics	1,622.36

The cosmetics segment emerged as the primary revenue driver for the quarter.

Financial Metrics

Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at ₹0.59, down from ₹1.32 in the previous quarter.
The company's balance sheet shows total assets of ₹11,077.41 crore, up from ₹10,071.36 crore at the end of the previous fiscal year.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased to ₹172.04 crore from ₹410.84 crore at the beginning of the fiscal year.

Corporate Governance

The Board of Directors met on November 5 to approve these results. In line with regulatory requirements, the trading window for insiders will reopen 48 hours after the declaration of results.

Segment Performance

Both main segments of M.K. Exim showed positive results before tax and finance costs:

Segment	Profit before Tax and Finance Cost (₹ in crore)
Fabric & Garments	63.98
Cosmetics	255.43

The cosmetics segment continues to be the major profit contributor for the company.

Outlook

While M.K. Exim has experienced a quarter-on-quarter revenue decline, its ability to maintain profitability and positive segment results suggests resilience in its business model. The company's focus on both fabric and garments, as well as cosmetics, provides diversification that may help in navigating market fluctuations.