Mehta Family Trust Acquires 14.57% Voting Rights in Saurashtra Cement Indirectly
Mehta Family Trust indirectly acquired 14.57% voting rights in Saurashtra Cement Limited via the acquisition of 49.99% in Galaxy Technologies Private Limited on September 22, 2026. This is part of an internal reorganization and does not change control or promoter shareholding.
The acquisition of a significant percentage of voting rights (14.57%) by a promoter group entity, even if indirect and internal, is material information for investors. It clarifies the beneficial ownership structure within the promoter group.
The announcement details an indirect acquisition of voting rights as part of an internal reorganization. While it involves a change in beneficial ownership, it does not alter the company's control, management, or overall shareholding structure, hence it is neutral.
Mehta Family Trust has indirectly acquired voting rights corresponding to 14.57% of the voting rights in Saurashtra Cement Limited. This acquisition follows the Trust's purchase of 2,49,999 equity shares, representing 49.99% of the equity share capital of Galaxy Technologies Private Limited, from Mr. Jay Mahendra Mehta on September 22, 2026.
This indirect acquisition of voting rights in Saurashtra Cement Limited is part of an internal reorganization within the Mehta family and was undertaken pursuant to an exemption granted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on July 14, 2026. The transaction does not alter the issued share capital, public shareholding, or the aggregate shareholding of the promoter and promoter group in Saurashtra Cement Limited. As per the SEBI Exemption Order, there is no change in the control or management of the company.
Galaxy Technologies Private Limited continues to hold 1,62,15,400 equity shares in Saurashtra Cement Limited, representing 14.57% of its equity share capital and voting rights. While these shares remain registered in the name of Galaxy, the indirect beneficial interest and corresponding voting rights are now consolidated in favor of Mehta Family Trust. The total equity share capital of Saurashtra Cement Limited remains unchanged at ₹111.28 crore, consisting of 11,12,87,280 equity shares of ₹10 each.
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