GRT Jewellers Completes 74.12% Stake Acquisition in TBZ; Board Reconstituted
GRT Jewellers has acquired a 74.12% stake in Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Limited (TBZ), making TBZ its subsidiary. The company announced the appointment of Mr. Govindarajulu Rajendran Ananthapadmanabhan and Mr. Govindarajulu Rajendran Radhakrishnan as Managing Directors for five years. Key management changes include resignations from the Zaveri family and the appointment of Mr. K N Jeethendra Babu as Dy. CEO.
The change in ownership, with a 74.12% stake acquisition, represents a fundamental shift in the company's control and strategic direction. The appointment of new managing directors and a Dy. CEO, along with the resignation of previous key personnel, indicates a significant transformation.
The acquisition by GRT Jewellers and the subsequent reconstitution of the board and senior management signal a new phase for TBZ, which is typically viewed positively as it can bring new strategies and growth opportunities. The clear transition of control and the appointment of new leadership are significant corporate actions.
Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Limited (TBZ) announced on October 30, 2026, the completion of the sale and transfer of 4,94,59,775 equity shares, representing 74.12% of the company's total paid-up equity share capital, by the erstwhile promoters and promoter group (Sellers) to GRT Jewellers (India) Private Limited (Acquirer). This transaction marks a significant change in control, with GRT Jewellers becoming the new promoter and parent company, and TBZ now classified as its subsidiary.
Consequent to the change in control, the Board of Directors has approved several key appointments and reconstitutions. 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, also 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 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 reconstituted 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.
Additionally, an amendment agreement to the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) was executed on October 30, 2026, converting certain conditions precedent into post-completion obligations. The company was not a party to the SPA or the amendment agreement.
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