Sammaan Capital: IHC Becomes Promoter, Alwyn Crasta Appointed Director
Sammaan Capital Limited is now an IHC Group Company, with International Holding Company (IHC) as the promoter, effective May 15, 2026. The Board appointed Mr. Alwyn Dinesh Crasta as an Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Director for a five-year term. IHC's scale is expected to provide capital depth, operational expertise, and brand enhancement.
The change in promoter and the significant backing from a large international holding company will likely have a substantial impact on the company's strategic direction, financial standing, and operational capabilities.
The appointment of a new promoter with significant global backing and the addition of an experienced director are positive developments for the company, expected to bring capital, expertise, and improved market perception.
Sammaan Capital Limited (formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited) announced that following the completion of the Open Offer by Avenir Investment RSC Ltd, owned by International Holding Company PJSC (IHC), IHC has become the promoter and controlling shareholder of the company, effective May 15, 2026. IHC, a global investment company with a market capitalization of approximately USD 232 billion, views India as a key strategic market and Sammaan Capital as its flagship Indian financial services investment.
This association is expected to bring significant benefits to Sammaan Capital, including enhanced capital depth and credibility, operational expertise from IHC Group's subject matter experts in areas like IT, AI, risk management, credit, and finance, improved brand perception leading to compression in borrowing rates, reinforcement of corporate governance standards, and access to IHC's technology and AI ecosystem to support innovation and growth.
The Board of Directors, on May 15, 2026, officially noted the classification of Avenir Investment RSC Ltd as the promoter, following the completion of the open offer on May 14, 2026. Additionally, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Alwyn Dinesh Crasta (DIN: 06993693) as an Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and with prior approval from the Reserve Bank of India. Mr. Crasta's appointment is for a term of five years, effective May 15, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Crasta, Group CFO at International Holding Company (PJSC), brings over 25 years of experience in various sectors including financial services.
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