Several listed companies have recently announced important updates related to share acquisitions, restructuring, and strategic investments. Here’s a clear, blog-style overview of the latest developments involving Sundrop Brands Limited, One 97 Communications Limited (Paytm), and Timken India Limited.
Sundrop Brands: Promoter Share Acquisition and Full Encumbrance
Sundrop Brands Limited, formerly known as Agro Tech Foods Limited, received a disclosure on December 30, 2025, from its promoter CAG-Tech (Mauritius) Limited regarding a recent share acquisition.
Shares Acquired: 18,81,073 equity shares
Date of Acquisition: December 23, 2025
Following this acquisition, the promoter created an encumbrance on these additional shares through a non-disposal undertaking. As a result:
100% of the equity shares held by CAG-Tech (Mauritius) Limited in Sundrop Brands are now encumbered
This update is significant from a governance and investor-monitoring perspective, as full encumbrance of promoter holdings is closely tracked by the market.
Paytm Simplifies Group Structure Through Subsidiary Acquisitions
One 97 Communications Limited, the parent company of Paytm, has completed a series of internal acquisitions as part of its effort to simplify its group structure.
The company has acquired the remaining stakes in three group entities, making them direct wholly owned subsidiaries:
Admirable Software Limited – 100% shareholding acquired
Mobiquest Mobile Technologies Private Limited – Remaining 34.29% stake acquired
Urja Money Private Limited – Remaining 32.53% stake acquired
These transactions consolidate ownership, streamline operations, and improve structural clarity across the Paytm group.
Timken India: Green Energy Investment Timeline Extended
Timken India Limited has provided an update on its planned strategic investment in Sunstreamgreen Energy C&I Three Private Limited.
Proposed Stake: 26.1% equity
Purpose: Power procurement under a Group Captive Scheme
While the acquisition was initially expected to be completed by December 2025, the company has now revised the timeline:
Expected Completion: On or before March 2026
The investment aligns with Timken India’s focus on cost-efficient and sustainable energy sourcing.