Maithan Alloys Acquires 0.02% Stake in Canara Bank for ₹29.70 Crore
Maithan Alloys Limited acquired 0.02% stake (21,00,000 shares) in Canara Bank for ₹29.70 Crore on March 12, 2026. The acquisition is for investment purposes, with no intention to control management. Canara Bank reported a turnover of ₹11,9755 Crore as of March 31, 2025.
The acquisition represents a small percentage (0.02%) of Canara Bank's shares and the cost is relatively low compared to Maithan Alloys Limited's overall business, suggesting a minimal impact on the company's financial performance or strategic direction.
The acquisition is a strategic investment and does not immediately indicate a positive or negative financial impact on Maithan Alloys Limited. It is a routine disclosure of a shareholding threshold trigger.
Maithan Alloys Limited has announced the acquisition of 21,00,000 equity shares, representing 0.02% of the total shareholding, in Canara Bank. The total cost of this acquisition amounts to ₹29.70 Crore and was completed on March 12, 2026.
The shares were acquired through the stock exchange as part of Maithan Alloys Limited's investment portfolio, with the aim of reaping long-term and short-term investment benefits. The company explicitly stated that it does not intend to acquire control, directly or indirectly, over the management of Canara Bank. This acquisition does not fall under related party transactions, and the promoter or promoter group has no interest in the acquired entity. The transaction was conducted at arm's length.
Canara Bank, a major Public Sector Bank, provides various banking and financial services. As of March 31, 2025, Canara Bank reported a turnover of ₹11,9755 Crore, a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹1,7027 Crore, and a net worth of ₹88,241 Crore. The bank, incorporated in 1906, has operations in India and four foreign countries: the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and the Republic of Tanzania. The company became aware of the detailed particulars of the acquisition on March 13, 2026.
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