Choice International Acquires Remaining 50% in Choice Insurance for ₹62.5 Cr
Choice International Limited acquired the remaining 50% stake in Choice Insurance Broking India Private Limited for ₹62.50 crore. This makes Choice Insurance a wholly-owned subsidiary. The company received approval from IRDAI. Choice Insurance reported a turnover of ₹8858.85 lakhs as of March 31, 2025.
The acquisition of a subsidiary for a significant amount (₹62.50 crore) is material and could impact the company's financial performance and strategic positioning, warranting a medium impact.
The acquisition of a subsidiary, making it wholly-owned, and receiving regulatory approval are positive developments for the company, indicating strategic growth and consolidation.
Choice International Limited has announced the acquisition of the remaining 50% equity stake in its subsidiary, Choice Insurance Broking India Private Limited, for a total consideration of ₹62.50 crore (62,50,20,000). The company has secured the necessary approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for this transaction.
Following this acquisition, Choice Insurance Broking India Private Limited is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Choice International Limited. The acquisition involved the purchase of 6,60,000 equity shares at an issue price of ₹947 per share. As of March 31, 2025, Choice Insurance Broking India Private Limited reported a turnover of ₹8858.85 lakhs and a net worth of ₹1965.59 lakhs.
The transaction was executed on an arm's length basis and is not considered a related party transaction as the shares were acquired from Mr. Awjit Bhagat, who is not related to the company's promoters or the company itself. The company stated that the objective of this acquisition is to pursue emerging opportunities and strengthen its business in the financial services - insurance segment, given its strong potential.
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Choice International Limited filed this with the NSE as a statutory disclosure, categorised under acquisition. It is a primary document, not a recommendation, and the desk marks it medium impact: worth reading, rarely worth acting on by itself.
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