Bandhan Mutual Fund has announced the acquisition of an additional 65,47,262 equity shares in EPL Limited, increasing its total holding to 9.3993%. This acquisition, which includes a recent purchase of 6,10,000 shares on October 21, 2026, represents a more than 2% increase in the fund’s stake. The disclosure was made in accordance with SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Bandhan Mutual Fund Increases Stake in EPL Limited
Bandhan Mutual Fund (the Fund), managed by Bandhan AMC Limited, has disclosed a substantial acquisition of shares in EPL Limited (the Company). As of the last disclosure on September 29, 2026, the Fund’s aggregate holding in EPL Limited stood at 7.3596% of the company’s paid-up equity share capital.
Acquisition Details
Subsequently, the Fund acquired an additional 65,47,262 equity shares. This latest tranche of acquisitions includes 6,10,000 equity shares purchased on October 21, 2026. This recent activity has led to an increase in the Fund’s aggregate shareholding by over 2%, bringing its total stake to 9.3993% of EPL Limited’s paid-up capital.
Regulatory Disclosure
The disclosure has been made in the prescribed format under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The mode of acquisition was through the Secondary Market, with the transaction period spanning from September 28, 2026 to October 21, 2026.
Share Capital Information
Before this acquisition, EPL Limited’s equity share capital stood at approximately ₹64,16,42,346, representing 32,08,21,173 equity shares of face value ₹2 each. Post-acquisition, the equity share capital is reported at approximately ₹64,17,12,930 (32,08,56,465 equity shares). The total diluted share/voting capital after the acquisition is approximately ₹65,05,47,450, representing 32,52,73,725 equity shares of face value ₹2 each.
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