Confidence Petroleum India Limited has acquired the remaining 50% stake in BW Confidence Enterprise Private Limited for Rs. 1,13,42,434.29, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The company purchased 25,00,000 equity shares at Rs. 4.536 per share from BW LPG Infrastructure DMCC through cash payment. The transaction was completed within 7 days on an arm's length basis, with BW Confidence Enterprise operating in the petroleum gases industry.

Confidence Petroleum India Limited Acquires Full Ownership of BW Confidence Enterprise for Rs. 1.13 Crore

Confidence petroleum India Limited has successfully completed the acquisition of BW Confidence Enterprise Private Limited, converting it into a wholly owned subsidiary through a strategic cash transaction worth Rs. 1,13,42,434.29.

Acquisition Details

The company acquired 25,00,000 equity shares representing the remaining 50% stake in BW Confidence Enterprise Private Limited from BW LPG Infrastructure DMCC. The acquisition was completed at Rs. 4.536 per share through cash payment via banking channels.

Parameter: Details Shares Acquired: 25,00,000 equity shares Price per Share: Rs. 4.536 Total Consideration: Rs. 1,13,42,434.29 Stake Acquired: 50% (completing 100% ownership) Payment Method: Cash through banking channels

Company Background and Structure

BW Confidence Enterprise Private Limited operates in the petroleum gases industry with an authorized share capital of Rs. 8,00,00,000 divided into 80,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. The entity was originally incorporated as a joint venture with Confidence Petroleum India Limited but the joint venture arrangement could not be continued due to commercial and strategic considerations.

Prior to this acquisition, Confidence Petroleum already held a 50% stake in BW Confidence Enterprise. With the completion of this transaction, the company now holds 100% shareholding, making BW Confidence Enterprise a wholly owned subsidiary.

Transaction Framework

The acquisition was conducted as a related party transaction on an arm's length basis, complying with all applicable regulatory provisions. The company completed the acquisition within 7 days as indicated in the regulatory filing.

Compliance Aspect: Status Regulatory Approvals: All applicable provisions complied with Transaction Nature: Related party transaction at arm's length Completion Timeline: Within 7 days Industry Alignment: Petroleum gases (aligned with main business)

Strategic Rationale

The acquisition enables Confidence Petroleum India Limited to gain complete control over BW Confidence Enterprise's operations in the petroleum gases sector. The transaction was necessitated after BW LPG Infrastructure DMCC decided to sell its stake, providing Confidence Petroleum the opportunity to acquire full ownership of the entity.

The company has informed both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and The Bombay Stock Exchange about this acquisition under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ensuring full regulatory compliance and transparency.

Confidence petroleum India Limited has responded to a surveillance inquiry from the National Stock Exchange of India regarding unusual trading activity in its securities. The company issued its clarification on April 07, 2026, addressing concerns raised by the exchange about significant volume movements.

Exchange Surveillance Inquiry

The NSE's Surveillance Department had written to Confidence Petroleum India Limited on April 02, 2026, through reference number L/SURV/ONL/PV/APJ/2026-2027/3493, seeking clarification on the notable increase in trading volumes of the company's securities. Such inquiries are routine when exchanges observe unusual price or volume movements that deviate from normal trading patterns.

Company's Response and Compliance Statement

In its official response, Confidence Petroleum India Limited emphasized its commitment to regulatory compliance and transparency. The company provided the following key clarifications:

Aspect Company's Position Disclosure Compliance Promptly disclosing all material information under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Pending Information No material events or price-sensitive information awaiting disclosure Volume Increase Reason Purely market-driven, company unaware of specific reasons Regulatory Adherence Full compliance with SEBI regulations as amended

Regulatory Framework and Disclosure Requirements

The company specifically referenced its adherence to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This regulation mandates listed companies to disclose material events and information that could impact their securities' performance. Confidence Petroleum India Limited stated it has been consistently meeting these disclosure obligations.

Market-Driven Activity Explanation

The company clarified that the increased trading volume in its securities appears to be market-driven rather than stemming from any corporate developments or undisclosed information. This suggests that external market factors, investor sentiment, or trading patterns may have contributed to the volume surge without any underlying corporate catalyst.

Official Authorization

The clarification letter was signed by Prity Bhabhra, Company Secretary of Confidence Petroleum India Limited, and was digitally authenticated on April 07, 2026. The response was addressed to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited's Surveillance Department and the Bombay Stock Exchange, ensuring comprehensive communication with both primary exchanges where the company's securities are listed.

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