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SBI Mutual Fund Increases Stake in Bandhan Bank Ltd through Market Purchase SBI Mutual Fund under its various schemes has increased its shareholding in Bandhan Bank Ltd following a net purchase of shares on July 22, 2026. This acquisition elevates the mutual fund’s stake from 5.0432% to 7.1314% of the paid-up share capital of the bank.The total number of shares acquired by SBI Mutual Fund under its various schemes amounts to 2,59,97,814 shares. As a result of this market purchase and sale transaction, the final holding of SBI Mutual Fund stands at 11,48,94,258 shares as of the close of business hours on July 22, 2026.The acquisition was carried out via Market Purchase and Sale mode. The bank's equity share capital remained Rs...

Aaron Industries Fixes Record Date for Final Dividend of FY 2025-26 Aaron Industries Limited has set the record date for its shareholders regarding the final dividend approved for the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26. The company announced that Friday, August 14, 2026, will serve as the official record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the payment of this dividend.The decision follows the Board of Directors' meeting held on July 24, 2026. Previously, during a meeting held on May 16, 2026, the company’s Board had approved and recommended a Final Dividend at the rate of 5%, amounting to ₹0.50 per Equity Share, which has a face value of ₹10 each, for FY 2025-26. This dividend remains subject to approval by the members at the...

Aaron Industries Limited Re-appoints Karan Amar Doshi as Whole-Time Director for Three Years The Board of Directors of Aaron Industries Limited has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Karan Amar Doshi as a Whole-Time Director, effective from February 01, 2027. This decision follows a meeting held by the company's Board on July 24, 2026, and was based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.The appointment grants Mr. Doshi a term of three years, spanning from February 01, 2027, until January 31, 2030. The re-appointment is subject to receiving approval from the members at the Annual General Meeting of the Company, which is scheduled for August 19, 2026.Director Profile and Experience Mr. Karan Amar Doshi...

Aaron Industries Approves Re-Appointment of Mr. Amar Doshi as Chairman and Managing Director for Three Years Aaron Industries Limited has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Amar Chinubhai Doshi as Chairman and Managing Director of the company. The decision was made by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on Friday, July 24, 2026, following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.The re-appointment grants Mr. Doshi the role for a period of three years, effective from February 01, 2027. The appointment is subject to the approval of the company's members at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026.The Board meeting commenced at 10:00 A.M. and concluded at 10:50 A.M.Details of...

TAC Infosec Acquires Israel-Based Safehouse Technologies, Targeting Consumer Cybersecurity Market Mumbai & Tel Aviv, July 24, 2026: TAC InfoSec Limited, a global cybersecurity firm, has executed a binding term sheet for the proposed acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Safehouse Technologies Ltd., an Israeli company. This strategic move marks TAC Security's entry into the business to consumer (B2C) cybersecurity segment.Upon completion of the transaction, Safehouse Technologies Ltd. is slated to become a wholly owned subsidiary of TAC InfoSec Limited. The acquisition aligns with the Company’s strategy to expand its cybersecurity product portfolio and strengthen its presence in digital security and related technology...

Aaron Industries Limited Board Approves Re-appointments of Directors, Sets AGM Date Aaron Industries Limited's Board of Directors held a meeting on July 24, 2026, approving the re-appointment and related remuneration revisions for its senior management team, while also finalizing key dates and appointments leading up to its 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM).Among the major decisions made by the board were the consideration and approval of re-appointments and revised remuneration structures for Mr. Amar Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director, and Mr. Karan Doshi, Whole Time Director. These actions are subject to ratification by the members at the upcoming AGM.The Board also approved the Directors' Report for the Financial Year...

TAC Infosec Approves Acquisition of Safehouse Technologies, Greenlights New Subsidiary and Employee Stock Options TAC Infosec Limited, formerly known as TAC Infosec Private Limited, announced significant developments following a Board meeting held on July 24, 2026. The company approved in-principle strategies for both the acquisition of an existing cybersecurity entity and the incorporation of a new subsidiary, alongside formalizing key elements of its employee stock option scheme.Key Business Approvals and Acquisitions The Board granted in-principle approval for the acquisition of Safehouse Technologies Limited, which operates in the Cybersecurity (B2C) industry. The acquisition aims to expand TAC Infosec’s entry into B2C...

Promoter’s Stake Increases at Dhampure Specialty Sugars as Ms. Ananya Gupta Acquires Warrants via Preferential Allotment Dhampure Specialty Sugars Ltd has seen a significant increase in promoter holding following the acquisition of warrants by Ms. Ananya Gupta. The acquisition was completed through a preferential allotment on May 11, 2026.Ms. Ananya Gupta, who is part of the Promoter group, acquired 2,20,000 warrants convertible into equity shares in the company. This transaction marks a material increase in her stake in Dhampure Specialty Sugars Ltd.The acquisition details reveal that prior to this allotment, Ms. Gupta held a stake representing 2.97% of the total issued and paidup share capital.Shareholding Metrics Before and...

Mr. Sorabh Gupta Acquires Warrants in Dhampure Specialty Sugars Ltd Through Preferential Allotment Mr. Sorabh Gupta, identifying as a promoter, has acquired warrants convertible into equity shares of Dhampure Specialty Sugars Limited (TC). The acquisition was executed on 11th May, 2026, through a preferential allotment mechanism.The transaction details indicate that Mr. Gupta acquired 2,20,000 warrants. These warrants represent 2.29% of the total diluted share/voting capital of the target company (TC) after the acquisition.Before the acquisition, Mr. Sorabh Gupta held 3711813 shares, which constituted 42.51% of the issued and paidup share capital of Dhampure Specialty Sugars Limited. The acquisition process involved purchasing...

Mr. Shrey Gupta Acquires Warrants Convertible into Equity in Dhampure Specialty Sugars Ltd Mr. Shrey Gupta has acquired 2,20,000 warrants convertible into equity shares of Dhampure Specialty Sugars Ltd. This acquisition was completed via a preferential allotment on May 11, 2026.The transaction represents part of the continuous holdings of Mr. Gupta in Dhampure Specialty Sugars Limited (DSL). The company and Mr. Gupta are both identified as members of the Promoter group.According to disclosures regarding the acquisition, the total voting capital of Dhampure Specialty Sugars Ltd before the allotment was 8,731,200 Equity Shares of Rs.10/-each. Following the transaction, the total diluted share/voting capital of the company stands at...

Highway Infrastructure Limited Secures Rs 28.69 Crores Toll Operations Contract from NHAI Highway Infrastructure Limited (HIL), an integrated infrastructure development and management company specializing in toll operations, EPC projects, and real estate, has secured a Letter of Acceptance valued at Rs 28.69 crores from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The contract pertains to the operation and collection of user fees at the Kozhinjipatti Fee Plaza, located on the Dindigul-Samayanallur section of NH-44 in Tamil Nadu.The scope of work for HIL includes toll collection operations as well as the upkeep and maintenance of adjacent facilities, including recouping consumable items. This contract spans a period of 90 days. The...

Xtranet Technologies IPO Sees Healthy Subscription Amid GMP Signals Modest Listing Premium The initial public offering (IPO) of Xtranet Technologies garnered healthy interest on its second day of bidding, achieving a total subscription of 1.35 times as of the morning trading session on July 24. The IT solutions provider is aiming to raise ₹166.80 crore through this maiden stake sale, demonstrating strong investor confidence in the company's robust growth trajectory.The issue was priced within a band of ₹120 to ₹127 apiece. Retail individual investors (RIIs) were particularly enthusiastic, subscribing their allocated portion 1.67 times. Meanwhile, non-institutional investors (NIIs) recorded a subscription rate of 1.13 times, indicating...

Mrs. Reena Gupta Acquires Warrants in Dhampure Specialty Sugars Ltd Through Preferential Allotment Mrs. Reena Gupta has acquired 2,20,000 warrants convertible into equity shares of Dhampure Specialty Sugars Ltd. The acquisition was completed on May 11, 2026, through a preferential allotment. This transaction saw Mrs. Gupta acquire the warrants representing 2.29% of the total diluted share or voting capital of Dhampure Specialty Sugars Limited (DSL).Mrs. Reena Gupta holds an existing stake in DSL and is identified as belonging to the Promoter group. Before this acquisition, Mrs. Gupta held 892,250 shares carrying voting rights, constituting 10.22% of the total share capital/voting capital of the target company.The details regarding...

CapitalSquare Finance Acquires 166,600 Shares of Rose Merc Ltd in Off-Market TransactionCapitalSquare Finance Private Limited has increased its stake in M/s Rose Merc Ltd following an off-market transaction completed on July 22, 2026. The acquisition involved the purchase of 166,600 equity shares of Rose Merc Limited from Mrs. Geeta Manocha Manocha.The acquisition marks a significant increase in CapitalSquare Finance's holding in the target company. Prior to this transaction, CapitalSquare held 5,00,001 shares, representing an 8.01% stake. Following the completion of the deal, CapitalSquare’s total holding rose to 6,66,601 shares, translating to a 10.68% stake in Rose Merc Ltd.The transaction details and the resulting shareholding...

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund Acquires Shares in Medplus Health Services Ltd, Exceeding 5% Holding ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has increased its stake in Medplus Health Services Ltd following a purchase of equity shares totaling 1,75,537 shares on July 22, 2026. The acquisition by the fund’s various schemes and investment strategies means that their shareholding in the company now exceeds 5% of the paid-up capital.The fund holds the shares purely from an investment perspective, with no objective to seek a controlling interest in Medplus Health Services Ltd.Shareholding Details Post Acquisition Prior to the transaction, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund held 59,18,801 shares, representing 4.927% of the total shares/voting capital (or...

Goswami Infratech Pledges 25% of Afcons Infrastructure Equity Shares in Favor of Debenture Trustee Afcons Infrastructure Limited's equity shares have been encumbered by Goswami Infratech Private Limited (GIPL) in favor of Axis Trustee Services Limited (ATSL), acting as the Debenture Trustee. The pledge, which grants ATSL a claim on the shares, was created on July 21, 2026.The action stems from a Debenture Trust Deed dated June 13, wherein Eqyizen Investment Private Limited issued debentures to certain debenture holders. Under the terms of this deed, GIPL pledged its stake in Afcons Infrastructure Limited to ATSL.GIPL holds 9,20,72,053 equity shares in Afcons Infrastructure Limited, representing 25.03% of the company's share capital...

CapitalSquare Finance Acquires Shares in Rose Merc Ltd Through Off-Market Transaction CapitalSquare Finance Private Limited has acquired 166,667 equity shares of Rose Merc Limited through an off-market transaction. The acquisition was completed on July 22, 2026, involving the transfer of shares from Mr. Sunil Kumar Satpal Manocha to CapitalSquare Finance Private Limited.The transaction marks a change in holding for CapitalSquare Finance Pvt Ltd regarding the target company, M/s Rose Merc Ltd, which is listed on the BSE Limited.Acquisition Details and Shareholding Status Prior to the acquisition, CapitalSquare Finance Pvt Ltd held 3,33,334 shares, representing 5.33% of the total share capital or voting capital in M/s Rose Merc Ltd...

Oil Shock and Treasury Spike Crush Bonds as India Gears Up Debt Sale Amid Rate Concerns Indian government bonds are facing mounting pressure, slipping into the red in a fourth straight session on Friday. This volatility stems from critical global shifts: surging oil prices have pushed crude past the $100-per-barrel mark, while the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield registered an 18-month high. These twin pressures are souring sentiment just ahead of a significant debt auction by New Delhi.The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield traded at 6.8571% as of 10:30 a.m. IST, representing a decline from the previous close of 6.8413% on Thursday. The yield reached its highest level in five weeks during the trading session.Global Crude Spike Triggers...

India Gelatine & Chemicals Ltd. Sets Board Meeting to Approve Un-Audited Financial Results India Gelatine & Chemicals Ltd. has announced a scheduled meeting of its Board of Directors. The meeting is set for Monday, August 10, 2026, and will include the consideration and approval of the Un-Audited Financial Results of the Company for the Quarter ended June 30, 2026.The company also provided an update regarding the trading window for its securities. The trading window has been closed for all Designated Persons, Connected Persons, Directors, Promoters and their Immediate Relatives starting from July 01, 2026.The restriction on dealing in the Company's securities will remain in place until August 12, 2026. This period extends until 48...

KMMF’s Stake in South Indian Bank Crosses 5% Mark Following Open Market Purchase Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund (KMMF) has acquired equity shares of South Indian Bank Ltd., with its consolidated holding surpassing the 5.00% threshold after an open market purchase. The acquisition, completed on July 21, 2026, established KMMF as a significant investor in the bank.The details of the acquisition show that Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund increased its stake following the transaction, which was executed through the open market. The fund’s holding prior to the acquisition stood at 4.5981%, after which the consolidated ownership grew to 5.1595%.The financial parameters and holdings of KMMF concerning South Indian Bank Ltd. are detailed below...