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India Merger Acquisition MCA Regulatory Filings — October 28, 2026

India MCA Merger & Acquisition Tracker

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14 high priority 3 medium priority 17 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

Across the 17 filings in the India MCA Merger & Acquisition Tracker, activity is dominated by intra-group restructurings, subsidiary capital infusions and related-party investments rather than third-party M&A, with a handful of material transactions standing out.

The most consequential developments are Phoenix Mills' NCLT-approved buyout of CPP Investments' 41.67% stake in ISMDPL (cash consideration Rs 1,350 Cr, lifting its stake to 68.10%), Emkay Global's material transfer and slump-sale restructuring of its wealth and asset-management businesses (about 7.25% of consolidated income in EIML alone), and Fortis Healthcare's all-cash ~Rs 277 Cr Bengaluru hospital acquisition. Aeroflex Industries shows the strongest reported operating momentum, with Q2 FY27 consolidated revenue up 42.7% YoY and EPS of Rs 2.76 versus Rs 1.10, though its input-cost growth (+74.2%) and a sharp drop in bank balances warrant scrutiny. Several filings are mixed: Prudent Corporate's revenue grew ~25.5% YoY but employee costs rose ~30.7% for H1, and Eclerx's target entity shows steadily declining turnover (Rs 1,218 Mn in FY24 to Rs 187 Mn in FY26). Note that Meesho, KPIT and Info Edge filings omit headline financials, so period comparisons there cannot be assessed. Insider and pledge data are largely absent from these filings, so management conviction signals rely mainly on the scale and direction of capital deployment.

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Filing types in this digest: M&A

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Investment Signals (11)

  • Phoenix Mills (BULLISH)
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    NCLT-approved cancellation of 3,25,69,360 ISMDPL shares for Rs 1,350 Cr raises stake from 58.33% to 68.10%, with cash payable within 30 days of RoC filing; consolidates control of a material mall asset

  • Q2 FY27 consolidated revenue Rs 20,716 lakh vs Rs 14,518 lakh (+42.7% YoY) and PAT Rs 3,656 lakh; EPS Rs 2.76 vs Rs 1.10

  • Restructuring moves EIML and EWAL into new wholly owned ECPL for Rs 23.4 Cr consideration, with a slump sale of the Wealth Management Business (6.12% of consolidated income) and Rs 30 Cr capital infusion, completion targeted within 90 days

  • Acquisition of Suguna Hospital (110 operational beds, expandable to ~150) for ~Rs 277 Cr all-cash consummated Oct 28, 2026, lifting Bengaluru bed count to ~1,000; target's revenue has been flat at Rs 49-50 Cr over FY24-FY26

  • Standalone revenue Rs 37,793 lakh (+25.5% YoY) but quarterly PAT of Rs 6,977 lakh was marginally above June quarter's Rs 6,860 lakh while H1 employee costs rose ~30.7% vs ~10% revenue growth

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    Intra-group purchase of ~2% of Personiv Eclipse for US$1.64 Mn to fund eClerx LLC working capital; target turnover collapsed from Rs 1,218 Mn (FY24) to Rs 187 Mn (FY26)

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    Up to Rs 300 Cr over two years into HMCL Netherlands B.V. to fund Colombia and Brazil expansion; HMCL Colombia turnover up to Rs 1,656 Cr from Rs 672 Cr in FY25

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    AED 38 Mn initial subscription for 95% of a new Dubai real-estate subsidiary, with promoter Shael Oswal holding 5% and acting as manager; not yet operational

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    Philippine BIR eCAR issued Oct 26, 2026 completes transfer of 40% of MMCI to wholly owned EHL following a public auction, converting a prior disclosed event into registered ownership

  • Exit from Medcords (14.18%) and Unnati Online (31.64%), both already fully impaired, with sale proceeds of about Rs 5,000 (units unspecified) and a Rs 150 Cr investment in Redstart Labs, which reported a Rs 2.99 Cr FY26 loss

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    Subscribed for 178 shares of MMSPL at Rs 14,056 per share (Rs 25.02 lakh) to reach 63.46%, making MMSPL a majority-owned subsidiary; MMSPL FY26 turnover Rs 1.46 Cr vs Rs 0.35 Cr FY25

Risk Flags (9)

  • Acquired asset shows flat revenue (Rs 49.04 Cr, Rs 49.90 Cr, Rs 49.80 Cr over FY24-26), so the ~Rs 277 Cr all-cash price implies a long payback and limited near-term accretion

  • Consolidated bank balances other than cash equivalents fell ~92.8% (Rs 5,066 lakh to Rs 366 lakh) while trade receivables rose ~57% (Rs 12,982 lakh to Rs 20,383 lakh)

  • Cost of materials consumed rose 74.2% YoY against 42.7% revenue growth, compressing input-cost margins

  • CFO change from Mustafa Abid Kachwala to Drashti Bhil effective Nov 28, 2026, concurrent with a pending Hyd-Air amalgamation requiring regulatory approvals

  • Employee benefit expenses +30.7% and other expenses +48.5% for H1 FY27 outpace revenue growth of ~10% on a half-year basis, eroding operating leverage

  • Personiv Eclipse turnover fell ~85% from FY24 to FY26 and PAT fell from Rs 106 Mn to Rs 62 Mn, weakening the rationale for the continued investment in the target

  • Multiple interlinked related-party transactions (share transfers, slump sale, Rs 30 Cr rights issue) must close within 90 days subject to regulatory approvals, with SPAs due by Nov 4, 2026

  • HNBV reported nil turnover in FY26 after Rs 3.80 Cr in FY25 and Hero MotoCorp Do Brasil has not commenced business, so the Rs 300 Cr deployment is largely dependent on unproven operations

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    Redstart Labs reported nil turnover and a Rs 2.99 Cr loss in FY26, yet a Rs 150 Cr investment is approved, raising capital allocation questions

Opportunities (8)

  • Phoenix Mills / ISMDPL Consolidation (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Going from 58.33% to 68.10% ownership of a material mall subsidiary via a Rs 1,350 Cr buyout creates full-cash-flow capture; completion depends on certified NCLT copy and RoC filing within 30 days

  • Revenue growth of 42.7% YoY with EPS more than doubling positions the company as a standout in the filings; hold for confirmation of margin recovery as material costs normalise

  • Once the transfers complete (targeted within 90 days), the group gains a cleaner holding structure, with the disposal of the wealth business and the Rs 30 Cr capital infusion focusing capital on core asset management

  • HMCL Colombia revenue more than doubled to Rs 1,656 Cr (from Rs 672 Cr), and HMCL Niloy Bangladesh grew 47% to Rs 826 Cr, supporting the thesis for the Rs 300 Cr international deployment

  • Exit from two fully impaired investments converts stranded assets into cash, with an incremental Rs 5,000 proceeds per sale (units unconfirmed), and agreements to be signed within 30 days

  • Consolidating Suguna into a ~1,000-bed Bengaluru network may generate referral synergies and operating efficiencies that the standalone target has not achieved

  • Registration of the 40% MMCI stake in EHL, which is now a wholly owned subsidiary, improves clarity on control of the Philippine mining asset following the auction

  • Newly incorporated Titan Company Canada Inc. (up to CAD 5,000 capital) provides an option to enter the Canadian jewellery and lifestyle market with minimal upfront commitment

Sector Themes (5)

  • Intra-Group Restructuring Dominance
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    Roughly 9 of 17 filings (Honasa, Eclerx, Emkay, Hero MotoCorp, Titan, Skyways, Prudent, Indo-National, KPIT) involve subsidiary transfers, capital infusions or internal scheme consolidations rather than third-party M&A, implying most corporate activity is structural housekeeping and capital redeployment, not new value creation [analysis]

  • Subsidiary Capital Infusions Into Loss-Making or Pre-Revenue Entities
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    Hero MotoCorp (HNBV, nil turnover), Info Edge (Redstart, Rs 2.99 Cr loss), Prudent (Prutech, Rs 653 Lakh rights issue), Emkay (ECPL, Rs 30 Cr) and Oswal (new Dubai entity) all deploy capital into entities with limited or no operating track record, a pattern to monitor for return on investment [analysis]

  • Valuation Discipline in Distressed or Impaired Assets
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    Info Edge's exit from fully impaired stakes at nominal consideration and Eclerx's investment in a shrinking target both show that companies are either recycling impaired holdings or buying into declining businesses, with the recovery upside uncertain [analysis]

  • Healthcare Consolidation Continues in Bengaluru
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    Fortis's Suguna deal and Indo-National's MMSPL majority stake reflect continued capital flows into healthcare and medical-devices assets, though one target shows flat revenue and the other remains small (Rs 1.46 Cr turnover) [analysis]

  • Regulatory and Timing Patterns
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    Several filings reference Section 233 fast-track or NCLT-approved schemes and related-party exemptions under Regulation 23, while multiple completion windows cluster at 30 to 90 days, meaning Q4 FY27 will be a dense period for closing announcements [analysis]

Watch List (8)

  • Phoenix Mills / ISMDPL
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    Receipt of certified NCLT Mumbai order (dated Oct 27, 2026) and RoC filing; cash payment of Rs 1,350 Cr due within 30 days of filing, with full exit targeted within that window

  • SPA and BTA execution on or before Nov 4, 2026, followed by completion within 90 days (subject to regulatory approvals); monitor for any revised consideration

  • CFO transition effective Nov 28, 2026, plus regulatory approvals for the Hyd-Air Engineering amalgamation (appointed date Apr 1, 2026); watch receivables and bank balance trends in the next quarter

  • Definitive sale agreements for Medcords and Unnati Online within 30 days of Oct 28, 2026; Audit Committee induction of Naresh Chand Gupta effective Oct 29, 2026; Redstart tranche deployment over 18 months (completion by Jan 27, 2027)

  • Post-consummation integration milestones and any bed expansion from 110 towards ~150; monitor whether revenue stabilises from the flat Rs 49-50 Cr base

  • Tranche-wise drawdown of up to Rs 300 Cr over two years and commencement of Hero MotoCorp Do Brasil operations; FY27 subsidiary results for HMCL Colombia and Niloy Bangladesh

  • Post-transfer control of the 40% MMCI stake by EHL and any follow-up disclosure on Philippine mining operations or further Regulation 30 updates

  • Intimation of unit count and price for the up-to-US$100,000 investment in Meesho Networks LLC, plus FEMA filings; relevant given the entity's nil turnover to date

Filing Analyses (17)
Indo-National Limited Merger/Acquisition mixed materiality 3/10

28-10-2026

Indo National Limited invested Rs. 25,01,968 by subscribing to equity shares of Medcuore Medical Solutions Private Ltd (MMSPL), acquiring 178 shares for an additional 0.39% stake and lifting its total holding to 63.46%. The price per share is Rs. 14,056 based on an August 21, 2026 registered valuer report, with the transaction described as not a related party transaction and expected to be completed by FY 2027-28. MMSPL's reported turnover is Rs. 1,45,60,000 in FY26, up from Rs. 35,41,484 in FY25, but below the Rs. 47,68,000 recorded in FY24.

  • · Following the acquisition, the Company's aggregate shareholding in MMSPL stands at 63.46%, making MMSPL a majority-owned subsidiary.
  • · MMSPL was incorporated on 07/06/2020 and operates in India, manufacturing, distributing and servicing Air Monitoring Systems and Air Purifiers.
  • · No governmental or regulatory approvals are required for the acquisition, and none of the promoter or promoter group companies have any interest in MMSPL.
  • · The acquisition is an expansion of the Company's business outside its main line of business, undertaken to drive growth and generate revenue and profit.
Info Edge (India) Limited Merger/Acquisition mixed materiality 4/10

28-10-2026

Info Edge (India) Limited's board approved the divestment of its entire stakes in Medcords Healthcare Solutions Private Limited (14.18%) and Unnati Online Private Limited (31.64%) via its wholly-owned subsidiary Startup Investments (Holding) Limited, with each sale expected to bring in about Rs. 5000 (units not specified in the filing) and completion targeted by January 27, 2027. The board also approved an investment of about Rs. 150 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary Redstart Labs (India) Limited and reconstituted the Audit Committee by inducting Mr. Naresh Chand Gupta effective October 29, 2026. Both divested investments had already been fully impaired (FY 2023-24 for Medcords and FY 2019-20 for Unnati Online), and Redstart reported nil turnover and a loss (PAT) of Rs. (2.99) crore for FY 2025-26, so the divestments carry no reported contribution to FY 2025-26 financials.

  • · Medcords and Unnati Online buyers are their own promoters/directors, and the transactions are stated as not related party transactions
  • · Agreements for both sales to be entered into within 30 days of board approval
  • · Redstart investment to be completed within 18 months, in one or more tranches, as cash consideration for equity shares of Rs. 10 face value
  • · Redstart reported nil turnover for FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26
KPIT Technologies Limited Merger/Acquisition neutral materiality 4/10

28-10-2026

KPIT Technologies' board, meeting on October 28, 2026, approved unaudited consolidated and standalone results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026 (with an unqualified limited review opinion), appointed Chairman Anant Talaulicar as an independent director of its material unlisted US subsidiary KPIT Technologies Inc., approved incorporation of a USD 2 million wholly owned subsidiary in Vietnam, approved the strike-off of dormant step-down UK subsidiary Samit Solutions Limited (net worth GBP 523,996 as of December 31, 2025, with no operational or financial reporting impact), and approved a Letter of Comfort supporting an increase in KPIT UK's factoring facility from GBP 6 million to GBP 12 million with BNP Paribas Commercial Finance Limited, without any guarantee or financial obligation on the company.

  • · Anant Talaulicar (DIN: 00031051) appointed to KPIT US board effective October 28, 2026 under Regulation 24(1); he is not related to any director of the company or KPIT US
  • · Samit UK's operations, employees and customer contracts were already fully integrated into KPIT UK, with the strike-off completed per UK statutory timelines
  • · The Letter of Comfort is not a loan, guarantee or indemnity and carries no financial obligation for the company; it affirms KPIT India's maintenance of at least 51% beneficial ownership of KPIT UK while factoring obligations remain outstanding
  • · No promoter, promoter group or group company has any interest in the factoring facility transaction
  • · Results were reviewed by statutory auditors with an unqualified opinion, and an Investor Update was sent separately
KPIT Technologies Limited Merger/Acquisition neutral materiality 4/10

28-10-2026

KPIT Technologies' Board, meeting on October 28, 2026, approved unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026 (with an unqualified limited review opinion), appointed Chairman Anant Talaulicar as an Independent Director of its material unlisted US subsidiary KPIT Technologies Inc., approved incorporation of a USD 2 million wholly owned subsidiary in Vietnam, approved strike-off of the dormant-in-substance UK step-down subsidiary Samit Solutions Limited (operations already merged into KPIT UK), and approved a Letter of Comfort enhancing a factoring facility for KPIT UK from GBP 6 million to GBP 12 million with BNP Paribas Commercial Finance Limited. The filing does not disclose the headline revenue or profit figures for the quarter, which are provided in separate attachments.

  • · Mr. Anant Talaulicar (DIN: 00031051) is not related to any director of the Company or KPIT US; he is a former Chairman and Managing Director of Cummins Group India and sits on seven Indian company boards.
  • · The Letter of Comfort carries no guarantee, indemnity or surety, and is not tied to any loan, so the Company reports no material financial obligation.
  • · The Letter of Comfort requires KPIT India to maintain at least 51% beneficial ownership of KPIT UK while obligations under the enhanced factoring agreement remain outstanding.
  • · The earlier GBP 6 million factoring facility was first disclosed to exchanges on January 30, 2024.
  • · The Samit UK strike-off is stated to have no impact on business, financial reporting or operations, as its operations were fully integrated into KPIT UK.
Titan Company Limited Merger/Acquisition neutral materiality 2/10

28-10-2026

Titan Company Limited has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary in Canada, Titan Company Canada Inc., on 27 October 2026, with share capital of up to CAD 5,000 to be subscribed in cash. The subsidiary is intended to carry on jewellery retailing and other lifestyle businesses, and no turnover, approvals, or completion timeline apply since it is newly incorporated.

  • · Filing is a Regulation 30 intimation, in continuation of the company's letter dated 7 August 2026, regarding the Canadian subsidiary.
  • · The filing is an incorporation of a new subsidiary, not an acquisition of an existing entity; the acquisition-related disclosure fields are marked not applicable.
  • · Titan Company Canada Inc. is newly incorporated, so no turnover or three-year history is available.
  • · No governmental or regulatory approvals are noted as required, and no indicative completion period applies.
Prudent Corporate Advisory Services Limited Merger/Acquisition mixed materiality 4/10

28-10-2026

Prudent Corporate Advisory Services Limited's Board, at its October 28, 2026 meeting, approved unaudited standalone and consolidated results for Q2 and H1 FY27 (quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026), an ESOP allotment of 1,190 shares at ₹2,632 each, and an investment of up to ₹6,53,40,000 (Rs. 653.40 Lakh) in its wholly owned subsidiary Prutech Financial Services Private Limited via a rights issue, to fund a move into portfolio management services. Standalone revenue from operations for the quarter was ₹37,792.81 Lakh versus ₹30,124.19 Lakh a year earlier (up ~25.5%), but profit after tax for the quarter was ₹6,977.42 Lakh versus ₹6,859.75 Lakh in the sequential June 2026 quarter, and the six-month PAT of ₹13,837.17 Lakh is up from ₹10,021.38 Lakh... see note below.

  • · Standalone total income for the quarter was ₹38,249.96 Lakh; total expenses rose to ₹28,899.48 Lakh, with other expenses up 48.5% for the half year.
  • · Employee benefit expenses rose ~30.7% for H1 FY27 versus H1 FY26, outpacing revenue growth of ~10%.
  • · Prutech's turnover grew from Rs. 54.88 Lakh (FY24) to Rs. 98.09 Lakh (FY25) to Rs. 154.51 Lakh (FY26), and the investment is intended to meet SEBI Portfolio Manager net worth requirements.
  • · Standalone auditor Deloitte issued a limited review report with no material misstatement identified; no governmental or regulatory approvals were flagged for the Prutech investment.
  • · Consolidated results and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities/Cash Flow Statement were enclosed but the consolidated figures are not reproduced in the provided extract.
Meesho Ltd Merger/Acquisition neutral materiality 4/10

28-10-2026

Meesho Limited's Board, meeting on October 28, 2026, approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026, appointed Mr. Sudhir Ganesh Sitapati as a Non-Executive Independent Director (term October 28, 2026 to October 27, 2031, subject to shareholder approval), and reconstituted three Board committees to include him. The Board also approved an additional investment of up to USD 100,000 in common units of its wholly owned subsidiary Meesho Networks LLC, which is set up to commercialise artificial intelligence technologies and has reported nil turnover and a USD 100 net loss as of March 31, 2026. The filing does not disclose the financial results figures themselves, so no revenue or profit comparison can be assessed from this document.

  • · Mr. Sitapati previously served as MD and CEO of Godrej Consumer Products Limited (October 2021 to August 2026) and spent over two decades at Hindustan Unilever Limited, including as Executive Director, Foods and Refreshments
  • · Meesho Networks LLC was incorporated on April 21, 2025 in Delaware, USA; the investment is classified as a related party transaction at arm's length
  • · The number of units, price per unit, and number of common units to be acquired will be intimated later; the Company will make FEMA filings but no prior government or regulatory approval is required
  • · The Company's 100% holding in Meesho Networks LLC will remain unchanged post-investment
  • · The financial results were reviewed (limited review, not audited) by statutory auditor S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, which reported nothing to suggest material misstatement
The Phoenix Mills Limited Merger/Acquisition positive materiality 7/10

28-10-2026

The Phoenix Mills Limited disclosed that the NCLT Mumbai Bench approved, by order dated October 27, 2026, the selective reduction of equity share capital of Island Star Mall Developers Private Limited (ISMDPL), a material subsidiary, through cancellation of 3,25,69,360 equity shares held by CPP Investments for cash consideration of ₹1350 Crore. Post-completion, the Company's stake in ISMDPL rises from 58.33% to 68.10% (CPP Investments falls from 41.67% to 31.90%), with full exit targeted within 30 days of filing the certified NCLT order with the RoC, though the certified copy of the order is still awaited.

  • · The NCLT approval order is dated October 27, 2026, but the certified copy is still awaited; ISMDPL must then file with the RoC within prescribed timelines.
  • · Consideration is payable in cash within 30 days of filing the certified NCLT order with the RoC.
  • · The transaction is a related party transaction under Section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulations 2(1)(zc) and 23 of SEBI Listing Regulations; Audit Committee, Board and shareholder approvals have been obtained, and a valuation report was obtained from Bansi S. Mehta Valuers LLP.
  • · Promoter/promoter group reportedly have no interest in the shares being acquired.
  • · Upon completion, ISMDPL becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
  • · ISMDPL operates Phoenix MarketCity Bengaluru and, via subsidiaries, Phoenix Mall of Millennium/Millennium Towers (Pune), Phoenix Mall of Asia/Phoenix Asia Towers (Bengaluru) and Phoenix Citadel (Indore).
  • · Earlier steps: Tranche 1 (Nov 14, 2025) took the Company's stake from 55.57% to 58.33% after ISMDPL's buyback and acquisition of 62,66,737 shares from CPP Investments.
Aeroflex Industries Limited Merger/Acquisition mixed materiality 7/10

28-10-2026

Aeroflex Industries Limited's Board approved unaudited consolidated and standalone results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, reporting Q2 FY27 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹20,716.29 lakh versus ₹14,517.63 lakh in the prior-year quarter, with profit after tax of ₹3,655.92 lakh. Separately, the Board in-principally approved amalgamation of its wholly owned subsidiary Hyd-Air Engineering Private Limited into the Company (appointed date April 1, 2026), subject to regulatory approvals, and announced a CFO transition from Mustafa Abid Kachwala to Drashti Bhil effective November 28, 2026.

  • · Consolidated basic and diluted EPS for Q2 FY27 is ₹2.76 versus ₹1.10 in Q2 FY26 (per the consolidated table; the standalone table reports ₹2.76 versus ₹1.06).
  • · Consolidated cost of materials consumed rose 74.2% YoY, growing faster than revenue (42.7%), which compresses input-cost margins.
  • · Consolidated bank balances other than cash equivalents fell ~92.8% from ₹5,066.14 lakh (Mar 31, 2026) to ₹366.12 lakh (Sep 30, 2026), while trade receivables rose to ₹20,383.42 lakh from ₹12,981.61 lakh.
  • · The Company changed its depreciation method from written-down value to straight-line method for PPE; the change is applied prospectively, and continuing WDV would have reduced PBT by ₹841.25 lakh and PAT by ₹823.48 lakh in Q2 FY27 (₹841.25 lakh and ₹823.48 lakh for H1 FY27 respectively, per the source).
  • · Quarterly results are unmodified-opinion limited reviews by statutory auditors; no exceptional items were reported for the quarter.
  • · Hyd-Air amalgamation remains subject to regulatory approvals and Scheme finalisation; Regulation 30 disclosures will follow once the Scheme is approved.
  • · Segment reporting is not applicable as the Company operates in a single segment (manufacturing of products).
Skyways Air Services Ltd Merger/Acquisition neutral materiality 3/10

28-10-2026

Brace Port Logistics Limited, a material subsidiary of Skyways Air Services Limited, intimated on October 28, 2026 that it will acquire 76% (7,600 equity shares) of Sageroute Logistics Private Limited under a Share Purchase Agreement dated October 28, 2026, for an aggregate consideration not exceeding ₹76,000 (Rupees Seventy-Six Thousand only), with a further capital infusion of ₹75,24,000. The target was incorporated on July 28, 2026, has no historical turnover, and is expected to become a step-down subsidiary upon completion within an indicative 30 days.

  • · Target company incorporated July 28, 2026 with no historical turnover and no operational presence outside India
  • · Acquisition is not a related-party transaction; promoters and group companies have no interest in the target
  • · No specific governmental or regulatory approval identified as required, subject to confirmation
  • · Stated rationale: expand business operations, explore new opportunities, create synergies, strengthen business presence
Honasa Consumer Limited Merger/Acquisition neutral materiality 2/10

28-10-2026

Honasa Consumer Limited disclosed that its wholly-owned subsidiary Bhabani Blunt Hair Dressing Private Limited (BBlunt) and step-down wholly-owned subsidiary B:Blunt-Spratt Hairdressing Private Limited have approved a Scheme of Amalgamation under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013, merging B:Blunt-Spratt into BBlunt. The transaction is an internal group restructuring with no share issuance, no change in shareholding pattern, and is subject to statutory approvals including confirmation by the Central Government via the Regional Director. Turnover as of March 31, 2026 was INR 2,439.49 Lakh for the transferee and INR 2,875.64 Lakh for the transferor.

  • · Transaction is classified as a related party transaction but is exempt under Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations as it is between wholly-owned and step-down wholly-owned subsidiaries
  • · Rationale cited: organisational simplification, streamlining group structure, operational efficiencies, and reduced administrative and compliance costs
  • · Scheme is conditional on confirmation by the Central Government through the jurisdictional Regional Director under the Companies Act, 2013
  • · Board approval communicated to Honasa on October 28, 2026 at 4:26 p.m. IST
Fortis Healthcare Limited Merger/Acquisition mixed materiality 4/10

28-10-2026

Fortis Healthcare Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiary International Hospital Limited (IHL), acquired the business and operations of Suguna Hospital (110 operational beds, expandable to ~150) in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, along with the underlying land and building, for a cumulative consideration of approx. INR 277 Crore in an all-cash slump sale, with the transaction consummated on October 28, 2026. The acquisition strengthens Fortis's cluster-focused inorganic growth strategy in Bengaluru, taking its operational bed count in the city to ~1000, though the hospital's revenue was essentially flat over FY24-FY26 (INR 49.04 Cr, INR 49.90 Cr, INR 49.80 Cr).

  • · Suguna Hospital land and building was acquired from Dr. Ramaiah Ravindra, a promoter of Suguna, via a sale deed, while the business was acquired from Suguna Ramaiah Hospitals Private Limited via a business transfer agreement.
  • · Suguna shareholding: Dr. Ramaiah Ravindra 80.91%, Mrs. Suguna Ramaiah 14.55%, Mrs. Sujatha Ravindra 4.54%.
  • · The transaction is not a related party transaction per the filing, and no governmental or regulatory approvals were required.
  • · The hospital was commissioned in 2006 on approximately 1 acre of land.
  • · Fortis's network in North-West Bengaluru now totals approx. 500 potential beds across Rajajinagar, People Tree (Yeshwanthpur), and Suguna Hospital, following the January 2026 People Tree acquisition.
  • · Fortis operates 37 healthcare facilities across 12 states with over 6,300 operational beds and ~400 diagnostics labs.
eClerx Services Limited Merger/Acquisition mixed materiality 3/10

28-10-2026

eClerx Services Limited's Board approved the acquisition of an approximately 2% equity stake in Personiv Eclipse Inc., USA, a step-down subsidiary, from its wholly owned subsidiary eClerx LLC for a consideration of US$ 1,639,121.40, to be completed within about one month. The transaction is an intra-group transfer with no change in aggregate ownership, and its stated purpose is to provide funds to eClerx LLC to meet working capital requirements. The target's turnover fell sharply over the period, from Rs. 1,218.33 million in FY2024 to Rs. 571.96 million in FY2025 and Rs. 186.83 million in FY2026, while profit after tax declined from Rs. 106.20 million to Rs. 66.21 million and then Rs. 62.37 million.

  • · The transaction is an intra-group related party transaction exempt under Regulation 23(5)(b) of the Listing Regulations, priced on an arm's length basis
  • · Target entity was acquired by eClerx Services Limited in December 2020 and was formerly known as Personiv Contact Centres LLC
  • · Target operates in the IT and IT-enabled services industry, with a presence in the USA
  • · No governmental or regulatory approvals are required for the acquisition
  • · Target's profit after tax declined far less steeply in FY2026 (-5.8%) than its turnover (-67.3%), indicating a margin shift that warrants attention
  • · Currency conversions used rates of Rs. 88.37 (FY26), Rs. 84.56 (FY25) and Rs. 82.78 (FY24) per USD
Hero MotoCorp Limited Merger/Acquisition mixed materiality 4/10

28-10-2026

Hero MotoCorp's Board approved unaudited standalone and consolidated results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, and an additional investment of up to INR 300 Crore in its wholly owned Dutch subsidiary HMCL Netherlands B.V. (HNBV), to be deployed over two years in one or more tranches to fund its subsidiaries HMCL Colombia S.A.S. and Hero MotoCorp Do Brasil Ltda. The investment is a related-party transaction on an arm's length basis, and the parent's shareholding in HNBV is unchanged. Subsidiary performance is mixed: HMCL Colombia's turnover rose sharply to Rs. 1,656 crore in FY26 from Rs. 672 crore in FY25, and HMCL Niloy Bangladesh grew to Rs. 826 crore from Rs. 562 crore, while HNBV itself reported nil turnover in FY26 after Rs. 3.80 crore in FY25, and Hero MotoCorp Do Brasil has yet to commence business.

  • · Board meeting ran from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on October 28, 2026
  • · No governmental or regulatory approvals are required for the investment
  • · No promoter or promoter group company has any interest in HNBV
  • · Hero MotoCorp Do Brasil Ltda has yet to commence business
  • · Consideration is entirely cash, or an equivalent amount in foreign currency
Emkay Global Financial Services Limited Merger/Acquisition neutral materiality 6/10

28-10-2026

Emkay Global Financial Services Limited's Board approved, on 28 October 2026, the transfer of its 100% stakes in Emkay Investment Managers Limited (EIML) and Emkay Wealth Advisory Limited (EWAL) to newly incorporated wholly owned subsidiary Emkay Capital Private Limited (ECPL) for cash consideration of Rs. 21.375 Crore and Rs. 2.05 Crore respectively. It also approved a slump sale of the Wealth Management Business to EWAL for Rs. 2.75 Crore, and an investment of up to Rs. 30 Crore in ECPL's rights issue. The transactions are related party transactions proposed to be completed within 90 days, and the Wealth Management Business contributed Rs. 24.2366 Crore (approximately 6.12%) of consolidated income in FY2026, so the disposal is a material restructuring with modest direct consideration relative to the group.

  • · Share Purchase Agreements and the Business Transfer Agreement are expected to be executed on or before 4 November 2026, with completion targeted within 90 days subject to regulatory approvals.
  • · EIML transfer covers 90,00,000 equity shares; EWAL transfer covers 41,00,000 equity shares.
  • · EIML contributed 7.25% of consolidated income and 5.67% of consolidated net worth; EWAL contributed only 0.09% of income and 0.32% of net worth.
  • · The slump sale is excluded from Regulation 37A of LODR as the Wealth Management Business does not meet the threshold under section 180(1)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013.
  • · The transactions are treated as related party transactions, stated to be at arm's length.
Oswal Greentech Limited Merger/Acquisition neutral materiality 4/10

28-10-2026

Oswal Greentech Limited has announced that the Dubai Department of Economic and Tourism has approved incorporation of its wholly-owned-majority subsidiary, OSWAL GREENTECH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT L.L.C, in Dubai, UAE. The Company will hold 95% (38,000 shares) of the entity, with promoter group member Mr. Shael Oswal holding the remaining 5% (2,000 shares) and acting as Manager. The initial subscription totals AED 38 million (AED 3,80,00,000), paid through the banking channel, and the subsidiary has not yet commenced operations.

  • · Subsidiary is a related party of the Company following incorporation
  • · Transaction is categorised as related party; the filing states no other interest beyond the promoter's stake
  • · Regulatory approvals and indicative completion timeline are marked not applicable
  • · This follows an earlier intimation dated June 22, 2026 on the Board Meeting outcome approving the Dubai subsidiary
Kiri Industries Limited Merger/Acquisition neutral materiality 5/10

28-10-2026

Kiri Industries Limited disclosed that on 26 October 2026 the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue released eCAR No. eCP201300326723, completing the transfer of 20,000,000 shares (40% of issued share capital) of Makilala Mining Company, Inc. (MMCI) to Equinaire Holdings Limited (EHL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kiri Industries. The share transfer, linked to a public auction previously disclosed on 9 September 2026, has been recorded in MMCI's Stock and Transfer Book and EHL is now the registered holder.

  • · eCAR No. eCP201300326723 was issued by the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue on 26 October 2026
  • · Transfer was recorded in MMCI's Stock and Transfer Book and a stock certificate was issued in EHL's name
  • · Filing is a follow-up to the 9 September 2026 disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations

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