Mehta Family Trust Acquires 9.46% Stake in Saurashtra Cement Indirectly
Mehta Family Trust indirectly acquired 9.46% voting rights in Saurashtra Cement Limited on September 24, 2026. This stake was acquired through Omna Enterprises LLP as part of an internal family reorganization, following SEBI exemption. No change in control or management is reported.
The acquisition of a 9.46% stake by a promoter group entity, even as part of an internal reorganization, is a material event that could influence future strategic decisions and corporate governance. It signifies a change in the indirect beneficial ownership of a significant portion of voting rights.
The announcement details a substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers as part of an internal reorganization. While it involves a significant stake acquisition, it does not inherently represent a positive or negative development for the company's operations or financial performance, nor does it indicate a change in control.
Mehta Family Trust, through its trustees Mr. Jay Mehta and Ms. Juhi Chawla, has disclosed an indirect acquisition of 9.46% of the voting rights in Saurashtra Cement Limited. This acquisition was completed on September 24, 2026, following the trust's admission as a partner in Omna Enterprises LLP and acquiring 50.04% of its voting rights.
This move 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 acquisition does not alter the issued share capital, public shareholding, or the aggregate shareholding of the promoter and promoter group in Saurashtra Cement Limited. It also does not result in any change in the control or management of the company, as confirmed by the SEBI Exemption Order.
Omna Enterprises LLP holds 1,05,22,431 equity shares in Saurashtra Cement Limited, representing 9.46% of its total equity share capital and voting rights. While these shares remain registered in Omna's name, the indirect beneficial interest and voting rights are now consolidated with Mehta Family Trust. The Trust also holds an additional 100 equity shares directly in Saurashtra Cement Limited. The total equity share capital of Saurashtra Cement Limited remains ₹1,11,28,72,800, comprising 11,12,87,280 equity shares of ₹10 each.
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