GRT Jewellers Acquires 74.12% Stake in TBZ; Board Reconstituted
GRT Jewellers acquired 74.12% stake in Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Limited (TBZ) on October 30, 2026. The board has appointed Govindarajulu Rajendran Ananthapadmanabhan and Govindarajulu Rajendran Radhakrishnan as Managing Directors for five years. Shrikant Gopaldas Zaveri resigned as MD, and two Whole-Time Directors also resigned.
The change in controlling stake (74.12% acquisition) and the consequent change in board and management represent a fundamental shift in the company's ownership and leadership, which will have a high impact on its strategic direction and operations.
The acquisition by a new entity and reconstitution of the board with new leadership, along with the appointment of senior management, indicates a significant strategic shift and potential for future growth, which is generally viewed positively.
Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Limited (TBZ) announced the completion of a significant share purchase agreement (SPA) where GRT Jewellers (India) Private Limited (Acquirer) has acquired an aggregate of 4,94,59,775 equity shares, representing 74.12% of the company's total paid-up equity share capital, from the erstwhile promoters and promoter group (Sellers) on October 30, 2026. Consequently, the Sellers have ceased to be in control of TBZ and have been de-classified from the promoter and promoter group category.
The Board of Directors of TBZ, in a meeting held on October 30, 2026, took note of this change in control and the company becoming a subsidiary of the Acquirer. The Board also approved several key appointments and changes. Mr. Govindarajulu Rajendran has been recommended for appointment as a Non-Executive Director, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Govindarajulu Rajendran Ananthapadmanabhan and Mr. Govindarajulu Rajendran Radhakrishnan have been appointed as Additional Directors (Executive Directors) and Managing Directors for a period of five years, effective October 30, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. K N Jeethendra Babu has been appointed as Senior Management Personnel (SMP) designated as Dy. CEO, effective October 30, 2026.
In line with these changes, Mr. Shrikant Gopaldas Zaveri has resigned as the Managing Director, and Ms. Binaisha Shrikant Zaveri and Ms. Raashi Shrikant Zaveri have resigned as Whole-Time Directors, all effective from the close of the board meeting on October 30, 2026. The Board has also approved the reconstitution of its committees, including the Audit Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. The Special Committee of the Board of Directors has been dissolved. Furthermore, employment and consultancy agreements are to be executed with Ms. Binaisha Shrikant Zaveri and Ms. Raashi Shrikant Zaveri, respectively, for transitional services.
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