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Sammaan Capital’s USD 1 billion IHC Investment, Vodafone Idea Q1 Results and More: 10 Important BSE and NSE Announcements for 18 August 2026

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Sammaan Capital’s IHC investment and Vodafone Idea’s Q1 FY27 performance lead the corporate announcements for 18 August 2026. The 10-item brief also covers Tata Motors’ Q1 FY27 results, pharmaceutical updates and fundraising disclosures for investors and shareholders.

  1. Sammaan Capital announces new promoter IHC with USD 1 billion investment and board control

    Press Release / Media Release

    Promoter change and investment

    • New promoter is IHC, now controls the board.
    • IHC commits to invest USD 1 billion in Sammaan Capital.

    Regulatory status and PIL update

    • Sammaan Capital not an accused; Supreme Court asks CBI to examine FIR.
    • CBI investigations focus on Yes Bank and IHFL promoters; SCL not under investigation.
    • Regulators including MCA, NHB, SEBI, RBI, EOW found no wrongdoing.
    • SCL ceased promoter relations in 2023; no connection since.
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  2. Vodafone Idea Q1 FY27: Revenue up 6% YoY to Rs 11,689 crore; cash EBITDA Rs 2,475 crore; capex plan Rs 45,000 crore over 3 years

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Revenue for Q1 FY27: Rs 11,689 crore, up 6.0% YoY.
    • Cash EBITDA: Rs 2,475 crore, up 13.5% YoY.
    • EBITDA: Rs 5,034 crore; margin 43.1% (vs 41.8% prior).
    • EBITDA margin expanded by 120 bps to 43.1%.
    • Capex in quarter: Rs 1,930 crore.
    • Exceptional item: Rs 1,816 crore benefit from CLAM fair value adjustment.
    • Net subscriber addition turned positive for the first time since merger.
    • Total subscribers: 193.1 million; 4G/5G subscribers: 130.1 million.
    • ARPU: Rs 195; YoY +10.2%; QoQ +2.6%.

    Operations and Enterprise Update

    • 4G coverage expanded to 87.0% pan-India.
    • 5G live in 200+ cities across 17 circles; 15,600 5G sites live.
    • 5G sites deployed: ~16,000; 4G towers deployed: 32,000 in 2 years.
    • Nearly 15,500 new broadband towers added in 12 months.
    • Average data per 4G/5G subscriber: 21.7 GB.
    • Total data usage: 88.4 PB/day, up from 69.1 PB/day YoY.
    • Churn reduced by 0.24 percentage points YoY.
    • Enterprise updates: MSME ReadyForNext 5.0; MoU with APMSMEDC for 100,000+ MSMEs.
    • Spotify postpaid collaboration; Vi Edu+ with PhysicsWallah; Vi Instadata launched.
    • Roaming: Choose Your Own Plan available in 59 countries.
    • Meta silent verification with safe authentication; SPARC AI upgrade.

    Balance Sheet and Liquidity

    • Bank debt: Rs 211 crore as of 30 June 2026 (vs Rs 1,926 crore 30 Jun 2025).
    • Free cash and bank balance: Rs 6,558 crore as of 30 June 2026.
    • Net debt: Rs 3,489 crore as of the quarter.
    • Warrant proceeds received: Rs 1,183 crore (part of funding).
    • First tranche funding: Rs 6,400 crore; mix of debt and non-fund facilities.
    • Funding landscape: ECB and Indian private banks; PSU banks engagement ongoing.

    Capex and Projects

    • Capex plan: Rs 45,000 crore over the next 3 years.
    • Capex orders placed to date: Rs 9,000 crore; Q1FY27 capex deployed: Rs 1,930 crore.
    • Capex deployment pace: ~3,500 sites per month going forward.
    • Network vendors: orders with Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, etc.
    • 4G rollout target: 55,000–57,000 sites; 5G target: 86,000–90,000 sites.
    • 5G rollout may extend into Year 3 due to fiber requirements.
    • Enterprise milestone: APMSMEDC MoU to empower 100,000 MSMEs.

    Guidance and Outlook

    • 3-year targets: sustained net addition, double-digit revenue growth, 3x cash EBITDA.
    • Financial architecture in place to support capex and road map.

    Q&A Highlights

    • Subscriber transition: postpaid additions positive; churn improving; M2M stable.
    • ARPU drivers: 2G→4G/5G upgrades and NonStop Hero impact.
    • ARPU level: current mix with 66% smartphone (4G/5G); 34% 2G.
    • Capex pace: 3,500 sites per month; 4G rollout to complete in 18 months.
    • Debt strategy: debt-raising path continues; promoter support reiterated.
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  3. Tata Motors Ltd

    Tata Motors Q1 FY27: Standalone revenue rises 23% with broad-volume growth; Indonesia orders and EV momentum; FCF turns positive

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Standalone revenue ₹19,300 crore, up 23% YoY.
    • Standalone EBITDA ₹2,300 crore; margin 11.7%.
    • Standalone EBIT margin 9.4%; down 20 bps.
    • Standalone PBT before exceptional items ₹2,100 crore; up 26%.
    • Standalone Free Cash Flow ₹1,100 crore; swing from -₹1,800.
    • Standalone net cash ₹7,100 crore as of Jun 30; dividend ₹1,473 crore paid.
    • Consolidated revenue ₹20,700 crore; up 19%.
    • Consolidated EBITDA ₹2,300 crore; margin 10.9%.

    Volumes & Mix

    • Q1 standalone volumes 108,700 units; up 26% YoY.
    • HCV 26.4K; ILMCV 17.1K; SCV pickup 38.3K; CV Passenger 18.7K; Exports 8.1K.
    • VAHAN share up 100 bps sequential; heavy CV share 56.3%.

    Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

    • FleetEdge installed base >1 million; utilization improving MoM.
    • Free cash flow (Q1) ₹1,114 crore; YoY swing from -₹1,796.
    • Consolidated net cash ₹13,500 crore as of Jun 30; strong liquidity.
    • Capex ₹554 crore in Q1; ~₹600 crore prior year; 2.7% of revenue in Q1.
    • Working capital consumed ₹232 crore in Q1, vs ₹3,474 crore prior year.

    EVs, Products & International

    • EV volumes grew almost threefold YoY; Intra EV orders rising.
    • SCV EV penetration double-digit in May–June; 3,200+ Intra EV retails in Q1.
    • 850 electric bus orders; Smart City EV uptime >59 crore km.
    • Intra EV capacity not a challenge; cell lead times bottleneck; debottlenecking planned.
    • Indonesia deliveries ~2,000 in Q1; ramping up; 35% YoY growth despite limited Middle East shipments.

    Outlook & Guidance

    • Q2 expected to show healthy double-digit YoY growth.
    • Indonesia 70,000 orders to be supplied over FY27 and FY28.
    • July price hike of 2.5%; pass-through expected during the quarter.
    • Total investment spending in Q1 ₹515 crore; ~2.7% of revenue; within 2–4% guided.

    Q&A Highlights

    • Q2 double-digit YoY growth; demand remains robust post-monsoon.
    • Indonesia orders timeline clarified: 70k units over FY27–FY28.
    • EV pricing strategy: 2.5% July hike; pass-through anticipated.
    • EV financing improving; battery warranty offered; financiers confident.
    • Tamil Nadu demand improving post-election slowdown.
    • Market-share gains expected to continue.
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  4. Zydus Lifesciences Q1 FY27: ₹80.2 bn revenue, 24.1% EBITDA margin; US/Intl growth fuels momentum

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Consolidated revenues ₹80.2 billion, up 22% YoY.
    • EBITDA margin 24.1%; EBITDA ₹19.3 billion.
    • Net profit ₹9.4 billion.
    • Net debt to EBITDA 0.7x as on 30 June 2026.

    Segment Highlights

    • India branded formulations +20% YoY; broad-based growth.
    • Chronic/sub-chronic portfolio 54.2% per AWACS MAT Jun 2026.
    • International formulations ₹9.7 billion, up 34% YoY.
    • North America ₹31 billion revenue; QoQ +5%; 5 ANDAs filed; 9 approvals (incl 4 tentative); 11 launches.
    • US branded share ~10% of US revenue; target >15% by year-end.
    • Canada: 2 ANDA approvals and 2 launches.
    • Consumer Wellness ₹14.3 billion, +67% YoY; intl +25% like-for-like; domestic +5%; skincare +35%; nutrition +16%; seasonal brands de-grew.
    • Medical devices ₹2.8 billion; focusing on focused therapies.

    Operations & Capex

    • Zydus Biotech Park injectable facility received EIR with VAI after GMP inspections.
    • JV with Sunshine Healthcare to establish Sri Lanka manufacturing facility.
    • FY27 capex guidance ₹1,500-₹1,600 crores.

    Innovation & Pipeline

    • US FDA priority review for Saroglitazar Magnesium (PBC).
    • India: Desidustat Phase III in sickle cell disease with ICMR collaboration.
    • Phase III ADC Biosimilar in India; MR vaccine dossier accepted by WHO.
    • 505(b)(2) portfolio: 19 in-house; 8 partnered; 4+ launched.
    • Rolvedon acquisition gives ~$15-20 million per quarter run-rate.

    Guidance & Outlook

    • FY27: strong double-digit revenue growth; India +300-500 bps vs market; US single-digit.
    • Branded portfolio expected to exceed two-thirds of revenue in the medium term.
    • EBITDA margin guided at 24%+ for FY27; long-term 28-30% by ~5 years.
    • Saro: FY28 launch; first 2 years investment; peak sales potential $200-300 million base; up to $400m+.

    Q&A Takeaways

    • Q1 guidance reaffirmed: strong double-digit revenue growth; India outpacing market by 300-500 bps.
    • Capex color: SEK/SEZ3 expansions, Moraiya/Goa/Baddi, new R&D center; one-off wellness land; CAR-T facility.
    • Rolvedon and Assertio: run-rate ~$15-20m per quarter; US pipeline expanding with 505(b)(2) assets.
    • Desidustat China progress: approved; NRDL reimbursement pending; 120 million CKD patients imply long-term upside.
    • Indocyanine Green launch with 180-day CGT exclusivity; US pipeline to support growth beyond 2026.
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  5. PI Industries Q1 FY27: Revenue ₹17,023 mn; EBITDA ₹3,693 mn; gross margin 57%; net cash ₹38 bn; capex ₹700–800 cr; strong biologicals growth and 90-molecule pipeline with imminent domestic Pioxaniliprole launch

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Q1 FY27 revenue ₹17,023 million; gross margin 57%; EBITDA 22%.

    Operating Update

    • Domestic volume growth 12%; revenue growth 3% in Q1.
    • Biologicals grew 50% in quarter; R&D spend 3–4% of revenue.
    • Export environment challenging; currency and commodity volatility noted.

    Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

    • Net cash ₹38 billion; debt-free balance sheet.
    • Contract assets ~₹750 crore (June 2026).
    • Net working capital reduced by 19 days; cash release ₹300 crore.

    Capex & Projects

    • Capex guidance ₹700–₹800 crore for FY27; current quarter ₹250 crore.
    • Three focus areas: existing assets, new verticals, innovation-led approaches.
    • Commissioned flow-chemistry plant; enhanced process control and safety.

    Guidance & Outlook

    • FY27 revenue growth expected in the lower single digits; cycle-dependent.
    • ETR for FY27 expected around 24%.
    • FY27 to be better than FY26 driven by second-half export recovery.

    Q&A Highlights

    • Pipeline ~90 projects; majority in AgChem; 60% at advanced stage.
    • FY27 launches: 4–5 molecules; 2–3 in Electronics; 1–2 in Pharma/Health Sciences.
    • Pioxaniliprole domestic launch expected within the year; other geographies next year / year after.
    • New products contributed 16–18% in CSM; early-stage CRDMO visibility in Pharma.
    • Export volumes down ~8%, value down ~12%; currency benefits managed via pass-through.
    • Domestic volume growth offset by delayed sowing; growth trajectory intact.
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  6. Natco Pharma Ltd

    Natco Pharma Q1 FY27: Revenue 794.4 cr, PAT 206.5 cr; Adcock stake up, Brazil growth 180%, guidance reaffirmed at 750 cr PAT; INR 2,000 cr fundraise planned

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Consolidated revenue in Q1 FY27: INR 794.4 crores; Q1 FY26: INR 1,390.6 crores
    • Consolidated PAT: INR 206.5 crores; Q4 FY26 had one-time INR 115 crores tax benefit; normalized PAT up 34%
    • Adcock Ingram revenue: INR 1,582.8 crores; NATCO share of profit: INR 84.3 crores
    • NATCO held 35.75% in Adcock as of 30 Jun 2026; stake increased to 49% in July 2026
    • Domestic formulations revenue: INR 136 crores; Brazil revenue: INR 178 crores (growth 180%)
    • Canada sales: around INR 56 crores; Export formulations: INR 477 crores
    • Crop Health Sciences Q1 revenue: INR 40 crores; full-year Crop Health target: INR 750 crores
    • Total gross sales guidance for FY27: INR 3,300–3,400 crores
    • Net cash: around INR 1,400 crores; ~INR 3,000 crores spent on Adcock acquisitions over last year
    • Fundraise plan: INR 2,000 crores; options include QIP or rights; opportunities domestic and outside India

    Geography & Segments Update

    • Brazil revenue growth driven by flu-season performance; Q1 Brazil: INR 178 crores
    • Canada sales contributed to export formulations; geographical mix described; no exact rest-of-world split provided
    • Adcock Ingram contribution boosted earnings; strong quarter primarily from associate profits

    Cash, Balance Sheet & Capital Allocation

    • Net cash around INR 1,400 crores; earlier year-end cash commentary referenced ~INR 3,000 crores
    • Cash spent ~INR 3,000 crores on Adcock acquisitions in the last year
    • Plan to raise INR 2,000 crores for acquisitions and internal capex; uses include opportunities abroad and in India

    R&D, Pipeline & Regulatory

    • Current quarter R&D spend lower after prior year spike; run-rate not implied; milestones drive spend
    • Olaparib litigation: trial date in next few months; exclusivity maintained; dates not clarified
    • Semaglutide: Canada and Brazil dossiers not filed; status minus; India-focused updates planned later
    • Two U.S. launches planned in next financial year; confidentiality prevents naming molecules
    • ANDA target: 8–10 per year; FTF target: 2–3 per year; at least one or two FTF this year

    Guidance & Outlook

    • PAT guidance reaffirmed: around INR 750 crores; seasonal bump not to be annualized
    • India consolidated tax around 25.16%; India domestic around 27% due to CSR/disallowances
    • Crop Health guidance implies FY27 revenue around INR 750 crores; full-year gross sales INR 3,300–3,400 crores
    • Carfilzomib launch on track; plant upgrade to be completed by year-end; launch date not disclosed

    Q&A Highlights

    • Q: Export geography constant-currency growth; Brazil growth ~180%; Canada ~INR 56 crores
    • A: Seasonal cycles; Adcock profit share explains Q1 uplift; not a uniform run-rate across geographies
    • Q: Why sequentially lower international formulations in Q1; is pomalidomide a factor?
    • A: Product cycles vary; some products have seasonal tenders; overall annual guidance remains intact
    • Q: Crop Health loss; when is breakeven; next steps?
    • A: Q2 stronger; full-year revenue target around INR 750 crores; agro growth across Brazil/Canada/US
    • Q: Why raise INR 2,000 crores; how to use proceeds?
    • A: To fund acquisitions and internal capex; opportunities both inside and outside India
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  7. Hindustan Construction Company authorised to raise up to ₹800 crore via equity issuances (QIP, rights, preferential)

    Issue of Securities

    Fundraising authorization

    • Members authorised the Board to raise funds up to ₹800 crore via equity shares or equity-linked securities.
    • Issuances may be via QIP, preferential allotment, rights issue, or combinations.
    • Aggregate size up to ₹800 crore.
    • Type of securities: Equity shares or other equity-linked securities.
    • Board/Committee to decide the specific issuance type.
    • Issuances subject to applicable regulatory/statutory approvals.
    • No pricing details disclosed.
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  8. Ashoka Buildcon Q1 FY27: Standalone revenue flat; consolidated down; guidance lowered to 10-15% growth; monetization progress underway

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Standalone total income: INR 1,320 crores; flat vs Q1 FY26 (INR 1,339 crores).
    • Standalone EBITDA: INR 126 crores; margin 9.5%.
    • Standalone PAT: INR 31.5 crores; up 3% YoY.
    • Consolidated total income: INR 1,534 crores; down 21% YoY from INR 1,937 crores.
    • Consolidated EBITDA: INR 292 crores; margin 19.0%; down 55% YoY.
    • Consolidated PAT: INR 127 crores in Q1 FY27.
    • BOT toll Jaora-Nayagaon: INR 75 crores; up 8% YoY.

    Order Book and Segments

    • Order book as of 30 Jun: INR 15,251 crores; post-June INR 450 crores not yet included.
    • Road+Rail order book: INR 9,648 crores (63.3%).
    • HAM road orders: approx INR 1,500 crores.
    • EPC order book: approx INR 6,780 crores.
    • Railway: INR 1,346 crores; Power T&D: INR 5,066 crores (33.2%).
    • Building EPC: INR 536 crores (3.5%).
    • International wins: Guyana Versailles-Parika Highway INR 328 crores.
    • Gems & Jewellery Park, Raipur PPP: premium INR 112.4 crores; Ashoka 51% stake.
    • Dilution: Ashoka Purestudy Technologies from 59% to 39.33%.

    Monetization and Debt

    • Monetization: 4 assets by Sept-end; 2 assets by Dec/Mar quarter-end.
    • Total monetization value INR 1,150 crores (rounded); 4 assets ~INR 700 crores realized by Sept.
    • Cash receipts: holdbacks ~INR 30-40 crores; receipts underway.
    • Post-monetization third-party debt ~INR 500-600 crores; consolidated ~INR 1,100-1,200 crores.
    • Standalone debt ~INR 2,100 crores; Q1 interest cost ~INR 60 crores; year-end ~INR 50 crores.
    • Equity in Jaora-Nayagaon & Chennai ORR: Jaora initial INR 278 crores; effective Chennai ORR cost ~INR 300 crores for 100% stake.

    Capex & Guidance

    • Q1 capex: INR 25 crores; INR 7 crores international; balance domestic.
    • FY27 capex target: INR 125 crores.
    • HAM: Bowaichandi AD (appointed date) expected October first week; year-end progress ~15%.
    • FY28 margins expected 10.5-11%; ramp-up yields better margins.
    • Overseas revenue: Q1 overseas ~INR 145.1 crores; ~80% from Guyana.

    Q&A Highlights

    • Bid pipeline: NHAI/MoRTH ~INR 1 lakh crores; states ~INR 25k crores; railways ~INR 50k crores; other EPC.
    • Bid pipeline yet-to-open: around INR 8,000 crores.
    • Guidance: revenue growth 10-15%; order inflow 6,000-8,000 crores; Q1 inflow ~800.
    • HAM investments: INR 179 crores in 26-27; INR 72 crores in 27-28; INR 72 crores in 28-29.
    • Asset monetization: 4 assets by Sept; 2 by Dec; total ~INR 1,100-1,150 crores; holdbacks ~INR 30-40 crores.
    • Debt trajectory: standalone ~INR 2,100 crores; post-monetization third-party ~INR 500-600 crores; consolidated ~INR 1,100-1,200 crores.
    • Geography: Q1 overseas INR ~INR 145.1 crores; ~80% from Guyana.
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  9. Balrampur Chini Mills Q1 FY27: Sugar and Distillery revenues rise; PLA project on track with significant capex

    Earnings Call Transcript

    Financial Performance

    • Q1 FY27 started on a stable note; revenues up across Sugar and Distillery.
    • Higher sugar realizations supported profitability despite higher cane costs.
    • First quarter off-season; profitability impacted by inventory carrying costs.
    • Sugar inventory as of June 30: 45.67 lakh quintals.
    • Average carrying cost: INR 37.19 per kg.
    • 80,000-tonne PLA plant on track; INR 2,180 crore spent by end of July.
    • Product development, trials, and market engagement progressing.

    Operations and Projects

    • Sugarcane crushing and production increased due to better cane availability.
    • PLA project progress: construction, civil work, equipment arrivals.
    • Pricing and product development progress in PLA trials.
    • Integrated business model supports value from cane and diversification.

    PLA and Packaging Opportunity

    • Gutka/pan masala packaging shift towards PLA; trials positive; 2–3 months.
    • PLA packaging could absorb a large opportunity; paper alternative exists but PLA viable.
    • PLA costs competitive; banned goods packaging also uses PLA.
    • Large, unquantified PLA opportunity; reliable data unavailable.
    • PLA packaging cost-competitive versus aluminium; trials ongoing.

    Q&A Highlights

    • Distillery margins resilient; transfer pricing rose; quarter-specific due to feedstock mix.
    • Commissioning: lactic plant in Oct; PLA plant in Dec.
    • Expect 40% average PLA capacity utilization Jan–Mar; target higher.
    • Sugar price trajectory up; potential cane price hike; mixed near-term effects.
    • International sugar view: Brazil around 40 million tonnes; EU deficit 1–2 million.
    • Cane sowing good; yields look better; regionally variable.
    • El Niño narrative not as alarming; markets price risk, not alarm.
    • Mid-to-long-term PLA outlook; 100% utilization possible with time.
    • Internally all evidence gathered looks positive on marketing and production fronts.
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  10. Oxford Industries to hold 45th AGM via VC on Sep 11, 2026 with 99% capital reduction plan

    AGM

    AGM Details

    • 45th AGM on 11 September 2026 at 3:00 PM via VC/OAVM
    • Book closure from 5 to 11 September 2026 (inclusive)
    • Remote e-voting from 8 September 2026, 09:00 to 10 September 2026, 17:00
    • EV voting cut-off date: 4 September 2026

    Resolutions Put to Vote

    • Ordinary: adoption of audited financial statements for year ended 31 March 2026
    • Ordinary: appointment of Lipika & Associates as Statutory Auditors for five years
    • Special: regularize Katta Devi as Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent)
    • Special: adoption of MOA under Companies Act 2013
    • Special: adoption of AOA under Companies Act 2013
    • Special: enlargement of MOA main object to include healthcare activities
    • Special: shift of registered office from Maharashtra to Odisha
    • Special: reduction of capital by writing off losses (99% reduction)
    • Special: implementation of capital reduction, including issue of new shares
    • Open offer: promoter-acquirer for 26% stake at ₹5 per share

    Auditor & Directors

    • Previous statutory auditor resigned June 19, 2026; Lipika & Associates appointed for 5 years
    • Secretarial auditor Suprabhat & Co. appointed for 3 years
    • MD/Executive: Saroj Kumar Choudhury appointed MD/ED on 10 July 2025
    • Independent directors: Iranee Tripathy, Aakansha Vaid, Nitin Arvind Oza appointed in 2025
    • Director regularization: Katta Devi appointed 6 Mar 2026; later WTD resignation noted

    Dividend

    • Dividend for the year not proposed

    Director & KMP Changes

    • Resignations: Quaid Mohammed Hararwala (Aug 12, 2025); Misbah Huned Hararwala (Oct 18, 2025); Mazher Nuruddin Laila (Feb 12, 2026)
    • Poonam Sharma appointed Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Dec 26, 2025)
    • Mazher Laila resigned as CFO (Feb 12, 2026); Saroj Choudhury appointed CFO (Jul 17, 2026)

    Material Related Party Transactions

    • Carbine Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.: borrowings (0.60 L) and repayments (120.60 L)
    • Blossom Texfab LLP: finished fabric purchases ₹219.11 L (2025-26) / ₹263.71 L (2024-25)
    • Zoho Enterprises LLP: acquisition of unlisted equity shares ₹32.94 L
    • Ali Laila: rent payable ₹0.06 L
    • MUFG Intime India Pvt Ltd: year-end balance disclosed

    Other Material Approvals / Open Offer

    • Open Offer: acquirer to purchase 26% stake at ₹5 per share; status noted
    • Scheme subject to NCLT sanction and ROC filings; BSE intimation required
    • Designation of stock exchange for scheme: BSE
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