Three promoters of Somany Ceramics Limited have acquired additional equity shares through coordinated open market purchases, according to regulatory filings submitted under SEBI takeover regulations. The transactions involved Shrivatsa Somany, Shreekant Somany, and Abhishek Somany, who collectively increased their holdings in the ceramics manufacturing company.
Share Acquisition Details
The three promoters executed their share purchases on March 27, 2026, with regulatory disclosures filed on March 30, 2026. All acquisitions were conducted through open market purchases in compliance with SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Promoter Details: Shares Acquired Previous Holding New Holding Percentage Change Shrivatsa Somany: 9,500 1,33,162 1,42,662 0.33% to 0.35% Shreekant Somany: 7,000 1,34,625 1,41,625 0.33% to 0.35% Abhishek Somany: 9,000 36,442 45,442 0.09% to 0.11% Total Acquired: 25,500 3,04,229 3,29,729 Combined increase
Individual Shareholding Changes
Shrivatsa Somany acquired the largest number of shares among the three promoters, purchasing 9,500 equity shares. His total shareholding increased from 1,33,162 shares to 1,42,662 shares, representing a change from 0.33% to 0.35% of the company's total share capital.
Shreekant Somany purchased 7,000 shares, increasing his holding from 1,34,625 shares to 1,41,625 shares, also moving from 0.33% to 0.35% ownership. Abhishek Somany acquired 9,000 shares, with his total holding rising from 36,442 shares to 45,442 shares, increasing his stake from 0.09% to 0.11%.
Company Capital Structure
Somany Ceramics Limited's equity share capital structure remained unchanged following these transactions. The company maintains its total equity share capital of INR 8,20,25,612, divided into 4,10,12,806 equity shares with a face value of INR 2 each.
Capital Structure: Details Total Equity Capital: INR 8,20,25,612 Number of Shares: 4,10,12,806 Face Value per Share: INR 2
Regulatory Compliance
All three promoters submitted their disclosures in compliance with SEBI regulations governing substantial acquisition of shares. The filings were made to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, where Somany Ceramics Limited shares are listed. The documentation confirms that no encumbrances, voting rights other than shares, or convertible securities were involved in these transactions. Each promoter filed their disclosure from the same address at 32, Friends Colony (East), New Delhi.
Shreekant Somany, a promoter of Somany Ceramics Limited, has filed another regulatory disclosure regarding his recent acquisition of additional equity shares in the company. The latest disclosure, submitted under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, was dated March 27, 2026.
Latest Share Acquisition Details
The most recent transaction involved the purchase of 1,680 equity shares through open market operations on March 25, 2026. This acquisition represents 0.004% of the company's total share capital.
Latest Transaction Details: Information Shares Acquired: 1,680 Acquisition Method: Open Market Purchase Transaction Date: March 25, 2026 Percentage Acquired: 0.004%
Updated Shareholding Pattern
Prior to this latest acquisition, Shreekant Somany held 1,32,945 equity shares, representing 0.32% of the company's total shareholding. Following the purchase of 1,680 additional shares, his total holding increased to 1,34,625 shares, constituting 0.33% of the company's equity.
Current Shareholding Summary: Before Latest Acquisition After Latest Acquisition Number of Shares: 1,32,945 1,34,625 Percentage Holding: 0.32% 0.33% Voting Rights: 0.32% 0.33%
Sequential Acquisitions
This represents the second recent acquisition by Shreekant Somany. Previously, he had acquired 5,000 shares on March 24, 2026, which increased his holding from 1,27,945 shares (0.31%) to 1,32,945 shares (0.32%). The latest acquisition of 1,680 shares further strengthened his position in the company.
Company Capital Structure
Somany Ceramics Limited's equity share capital structure remained unchanged following this transaction. The company maintains a total equity share capital of INR 8,20,25,612, divided into 4,10,12,806 equity shares with a face value of INR 2 each.
Regulatory Compliance
The disclosure was made in accordance with SEBI regulations governing substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers. Shreekant Somany, being a promoter of the company, is required to disclose such transactions to maintain transparency in shareholding patterns. The company's shares are listed on both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.
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