Jagsonpal Pharma to acquire 85% stake in Aequitas for ₹20.8 Cr, entering hospital segment
Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals will acquire an 85% stake in Aequitas Healthcare for ₹20.8 crore. Aequitas, with FY26 revenues of ₹53 crore, focuses on hospital sales. The deal, funded internally, aims to establish Jagsonpal's presence in the growing hospital segment and is expected to conclude by July 15, 2026.
The acquisition represents a strategic entry into a new segment (hospital sales) for Jagsonpal, which is a significant development for the company's future growth, though the financial impact is moderate given the transaction size.
The acquisition is a strategic move to enter a growing market segment and is expected to create long-term value for shareholders, as indicated by the management's commentary.
Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Limited (Jagsonpal) has announced its definitive agreement to acquire an 85% equity stake in Aequitas Healthcare Private Limited (Aequitas) for a total consideration of ₹20.8 crore. This strategic acquisition marks Jagsonpal's entry into the hospital segment of the healthcare industry. Aequitas, founded in 2017, is a Mumbai-based company focused on the sale and distribution of pharmaceutical products to hospitals, with revenues of ₹53 crore in FY26. The transaction, funded by internal accruals, is expected to be concluded by July 15, 2026, subject to closing conditions. The current directors of Aequitas will retain a 15% stake and continue their association with the business. Manish Gupta, Managing Director of Jagsonpal, stated that the acquisition provides a platform for presence in the hospital segment, which contributes approximately 10% of the pharmaceutical industry's sales and is growing rapidly. Amrut Medhekar, Chief Operating Officer, highlighted the transformative pivot towards an omnichannel specialty healthcare business. Shailesh Kamat, Director and largest shareholder at Aequitas, expressed pleasure in associating with Jagsonpal to scale the business.
J Sagar & Associates served as legal advisors to Jagsonpal, and Noverra Partners advised Aequitas.
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