Torrent Pharmaceuticals has increased its stake in J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals by acquiring 7,44,81,519 equity shares. This acquisition, completed on January 21, 2026, raises Torrent Pharma’s total holding to 47.55% of J.B. Chemicals. The transaction follows a share purchase agreement and adds to a previous acquisition from December 5, 2025.
Increased Shareholding
Torrent Pharmaceuticals has successfully acquired an additional 7,44,81,519 equity shares in J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals. With this transaction completed on January 21, 2026, Torrent Pharma now holds a substantial 47.55% stake in J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals.
Details of the Transaction
The acquisition stems from a share purchase agreement finalized on June 29, 2025, between Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Tau Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd., and J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, with an addendum dated July 3, 2025. This recent acquisition complements a previous acquisition of 1,317 equity shares made on December 5, 2025.
Revised Equity Structure
Following the acquisition, Torrent Pharmaceuticals now holds a total of 7,44,82,836 equity shares in J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, maintaining a 47.55% share of the total equity. This significant stake solidifies Torrent Pharma’s position.
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