Hindustan Media Ventures Acquires 2.48% Stake in StockGro for ₹85 Crore
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited converted OCDs worth ₹85 Crore into 16,02,011 equity shares of Assetgro Fintech Private Limited (StockGro), acquiring a 2.48% stake. This investment aims for future capital returns and leveraging media assets. StockGro reported a turnover of ₹231.10 Crore in FY26.
The acquisition represents a strategic investment in a growing sector and provides a stake in a significant fintech platform. While the amount is substantial, it is not a transformative acquisition for the company's overall size.
The company has made a strategic investment in a fast-growing fintech entity, which is expected to yield future capital returns and leverage its existing media assets. The acquisition details are clearly provided.
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (HMVL) has been allotted 16,02,011 equity shares, amounting to ₹85 Crore, in Assetgro Fintech Private Limited (StockGro). This allotment follows the conversion of Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs) held by HMVL in StockGro. The conversion was completed on 8th September, 2026.
StockGro, operating in the Fintech industry, is described as India's first platform integrating investment advisory via an expert marketplace, knowledge dissemination, and social community interaction. The company's turnover for the last three fiscal years was ₹99 Crore in FY24, ₹125.51 Crore in FY25, and ₹231.10 Crore in FY26.
HMVL's investment is aimed at achieving capital returns in the future and leveraging its media assets. The acquisition does not involve related party transactions, and no promoter or promoter group has an interest in StockGro. The consideration for the acquisition was the conversion of 8,708 OCDs into equity shares. Post-conversion, HMVL holds 2.48% of StockGro's equity share capital. No specific governmental or regulatory approvals were required for this conversion.
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