Maharaja Shree Umaid Mills Becomes Holding Company of The Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co Ltd Following Amalgamation
The Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Company Limited announced a change in its promoter group shareholding structure following a Scheme of Amalgamation. The merger, which was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata Bench, significantly altered the ownership dynamics of the company.The amalgamation involves Placid Limited, a promoter group company, and Maharaja Shree Umaid Mills Limited (MSUM), another promoter group company. The scheme, approved by the NCLT via an order dated March 16, 2026, saw Placid Limited merge with MSUM, with the effective date set for April 25, 2026.
Prior to the scheme's effectiveness, the Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Company Limited had reported the following shareholdings from promoter group companies:
| Promoter Group Company | Shares Held | Percentage of Paid Equity Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Placid Limited | 12,20,606 | 39.43% |
| Maharaja Shree Umaid Mills Limited | 1,21,275 | 3.92% |
| Kiran Vyapar Limited | 4,70,224 | 15.19% |
Following the amalgamation, Placid Limited, the transferring company, dissolved without winding up and ceased to exist as of April 25, 2026.
The core transaction involves the transfer of Placid Limited's equity shareholding to Maharaja Shree Umaid Mills Limited. Consequently, the shareholding of MSUM in the Company increased to 13,41,881 equity shares, representing 43.34% of the paid equity share capital.
Furthermore, the scheme designated Kiran Vyapar Limited, which holds 4,70,224 equity shares (15.19%), as a subsidiary of Maharaja Shree Umaid Mills Limited.
This sequence of corporate actions resulted in an aggregate increase in MSUM's influence. In addition to its direct shareholding, MSUM also acquired an indirect interest of approximately 8.31% in the paid-up equity share capital of the Company through Kiran Vyapar Limited.
Overall, the total direct and indirect shareholding of Maharaja Shree Umaid Mills Limited in The Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Company Limited stands at approximately 51.66% of the paid-up equity share capital, establishing MSUM as the Holding Company of the Company.
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On Friday, The Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Company Limited shares slipped 4.33% to settle at ₹746.65. The stock traded on a volume of 165 shares, closing well below its previous session's close and signaling selling pressure.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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