DSP Trustee Private Limited (DSPTPL), acting for schemes of DSP Mutual Fund and DSP Alternative Investment Fund, reported a change in its shareholding in Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. Following the purchase of 10,350 shares on February 16, 2026, the total stake crossed the 2% threshold since the last filing. The combined holding, including Persons Acting in Concert (PACs), increased to 9.36% of the total paid-up capital, necessitating an update under takeover reporting rules.
Shareholding Update for Dhanuka Agritech Ltd.
DSP Trustee Private Limited (DSPTPL), which manages investments for DSP Mutual Fund (DSPMF) and DSP Alternative Investment Fund (DSPAIF), along with DSP Global Funds ICAV (collectively treated as persons acting in concert), has disclosed a material change in its shareholding in Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. (‘the Company’).
The last significant disclosure by DSPTPL was made on June 14, 2018, when the holding first crossed the 5% mark, filed under Regulation 29(1) of the relevant takeover regulations. As per Regulation 29(2), any subsequent change exceeding two per cent (2%) of the total shareholding requires immediate disclosure.
Details of the Acquisition Transaction
The report confirms that several DSPMF schemes, specifically DSP Small Cap and DSP Business Cycle Fund, were active buyers. They acquired a total of 10,350 shares of the Company on February 16, 2026, via the Open Market mode.
Shift in Total Stake
The transaction resulted in a measurable increase in the consolidated holding:
- Holding Before Acquisition: The combined entity held 42,07,796 shares, representing 9.33% of the total share/voting capital.
- Acquisition Detail: The purchase added 10,350 shares, equivalent to 0.03% of the capital.
- Holding After Acquisition: The total resulting holding stands at 42,18,146 shares, equating to 9.36% of the total share/voting capital.
This change of 0.03% from the previous filing level necessitates this current reporting. The document notes that since this allotment, the overall holding has subsequently decreased by more than 2%, indicating the reporting is focused on the exact point the 2% threshold was breached due to the purchase.
Capital Structure Context
The disclosure confirms the company’s capital structure as of the transaction date:
- Equity Share Capital (Before/After Purchase): 4,50,78,324 shares.
- Paid-Up Capital Value: Rs. 9,01,56,648.
The report is submitted by Pritesh Majmudar (Dr.), Compliance Officer and Company Secretary for DSP Asset Managers Private Limited, on behalf of DSP Trustee Private Limited, dated February 18, 2026.
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