Metropolis Healthcare Ltd has disclosed that Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, through its various schemes, has acquired an additional 7,42,409 shares, representing 0.358% of the total equity share capital. This acquisition increases Franklin Templeton’s total holding in Metropolis Healthcare to 10,577,754 shares, or 5.100% of the total voting capital. The transaction was executed through an open market purchase on September 4, 2026.
Franklin Templeton Increases Metropolis Stake
Metropolis Healthcare Ltd has officially announced an update regarding substantial acquisitions of its shares, as per SEBI regulations. Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, acting through its diverse investment schemes, has expanded its holdings in the company.
Acquisition Details
The fund house acquired 7,42,409 shares, which translates to 0.358% of the total equity share capital of Metropolis Healthcare. This acquisition was conducted via the Open Market route on September 04, 2026.
Post-Acquisition Holdings
Following this transaction, the total holding of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, including persons acting in concert, now stands at 10,577,754 shares. This represents 5.100% of the total voting capital of Metropolis Healthcare. Prior to this acquisition, the fund’s holding was 9,835,345 shares, accounting for 4.742% of the total voting capital. The total equity share capital of Metropolis Healthcare remains 207,387,568 shares.
Annexure Details
Further details provided in the annexure highlight the scheme-wise breakdown of holdings. Notably, the Franklin India Opportunities Fund saw an increase of 7,42,409 shares, contributing to the overall rise in the mutual fund’s stake.
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