Kajaria Ceramics Acquires 25% Stake in KAPL, Making it Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
Kajaria Ceramics Limited acquired an additional 25% equity shares in Kajaria Adhesive Private Limited (KAPL) on February 18, 2026, for ₹25,000. KAPL is now a wholly-owned subsidiary. KAPL reported nil turnover and a loss of ₹0.07 crore for FY25.
While the direct financial impact of acquiring a subsidiary with nil turnover and a small loss is minimal in the short term, it represents a strategic move towards vertical integration and full control over a key business line, which could have a medium-term positive impact on the company's overall business strategy and market position.
The acquisition strengthens Kajaria Ceramics' control over its subsidiary, which is involved in manufacturing adhesives for tiles, indicating a strategic expansion and integration of business operations.
Kajaria Ceramics Limited has announced the acquisition of an additional 25% equity shares in Kajaria Adhesive Private Limited (KAPL) on February 18, 2026. This strategic move has resulted in KAPL becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kajaria Ceramics.
KAPL, incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, with its registered office in New Delhi, is currently establishing a manufacturing facility in Erode, Tamil Nadu, for the production of adhesives for tiles. For the financial year ending March 31, 2025, KAPL reported nil turnover and a loss after tax of ₹0.07 crore.
The acquisition involved a cash consideration of ₹25,000 and falls under related party transactions as the shares were acquired from Mr. Kartik Kajaria, Head (Adhesive Division) and a member of the Promoter Group. The transaction received prior approval from the Audit Committee and was conducted on an arm's length basis. Kajaria Ceramics' shareholding in KAPL has increased from 75% to 100%.
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