India Technology Sector Merger & Acquisition Filings — April 18, 2026

18-04-2026

Damodar Industries Limited disclosed a new pledge created by promoter Mr. Arunkumar Biyani on 70,000 equity shares held in his account, pursuant to Regulation 31(1) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The company and the promoter filed the disclosure with NSE and BSE on April 17, 2026.

• ·Scrip Code: 521220
• ·Symbol: DAMODARIND
• ·Disclosure filed on April 17, 2026 (company filing date April 18, 2026)

18-04-2026

BSE received a disclosure under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 for Ashish Dhawan pertaining to Religare Enterprises Limited (532915). No details on acquisition intention, stake percentage, deal value, or transaction terms are disclosed in the filing.

18-04-2026

Promoter and Promoter Group of Texel Industries Limited were allotted 4,36,437 equity shares pursuant to conversion of warrants via preferential issue, increasing their aggregate holding from 25.50% to 27.87% of total share/voting capital. Significant gains were seen in holdings of Avani Shailesh Mehta (to 3.10%, +1.21%), Bhupendra Ramniklal Mehta (to 3.14%, +1.37%), and Avishi Anuj Sharedalal (to 0.97%, +0.46%). However, percentages for Shailesh Ramniklal Mehta declined slightly to 6.97% (-0.23%) and others like Krishnakant Gulabchand Vakharia to 3.23% (-0.10%) due to overall share dilution.

• ·Allotment dates: Avishi Anuj Sharedalal (April 09, 2026), Bhupendra Ramniklal Mehta (April 10, 2026), Avani Shailesh Mehta (April 13, 2026).
• ·Shailesh Ramniklal Mehta holds 10,44,585 shares in encumbrance (7.60% post-acquisition).
• ·Disclosure dated April 17, 2026, filed with BSE (Scrip Code: 526638).

18-04-2026

Star Cement Limited announced under Regulation 30 (LODR) that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ri Pnar Cement Private Limited (RPCPL), has entered into a share purchase agreement with the shareholders of an unnamed target for an acquisition. No details on the target company, deal size, valuation, consideration structure, or strategic rationale are disclosed in the filing. This informational disclosure lacks quantitative metrics or financial impact assessment.

18-04-2026

Sainik Finance & Industries Ltd (BSE: 530265) has made disclosures under Regulation 10(7) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011, confirming receipt by BSE of details regarding an acquisition under Regulation 10(1)(a)(i). This pertains to a substantial acquisition of shares or voting rights in the company. No quantitative details such as deal size, share count, percentage acquired, parties involved, or financial terms are disclosed.

18-04-2026

Shakti Pumps (India) Limited announced an investment of ₹17 Crores in its wholly owned subsidiary, Shakti Energy Solutions Limited, on April 17, 2026, under Regulation 30 (LODR), labeled as an acquisition. No additional financial metrics, strategic details, or performance comparisons are disclosed in the filing.

18-04-2026

Aqylon Nexus Ltd (BSE: 530943) has submitted a disclosure under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, pertaining to Leading Leasing Finance and Investment Company Ltd. This filing signals an intention to acquire shares or change holdings crossing key thresholds (typically 5% or 2% bands), but no details on deal structure, valuation, share count, or percentages are provided. The event is associated with Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Limited in the technology sector, though specific connections are unclear.

18-04-2026

BSE has received a disclosure under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 from Lingamaneni Anirudh pertaining to 7Seas Entertainment Ltd (scrip: 540874). No details on acquisition size, shareholding changes, valuation, or transaction structure are provided in the filing. This is an informational disclosure of potential substantial acquisition intent.

18-04-2026

Sterlite Technologies Ltd (BSE: 532374) filing discloses receipt of a notice under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 from Blue Daimond Properties Pvt Ltd. This indicates a potential substantial acquisition or disposal of shares in Sterlite Technologies crossing regulatory thresholds, but no specific details on share counts, percentages, or transaction values were provided. The disclosure is purely informational with no quantitative metrics or financial impacts mentioned.

18-04-2026

Balkrishna Paper Mills Ltd (539251) announced under Regulation 30 (LODR) the receipt of a Return Letter dated April 13, 2026 from BSE and NSE, as enclosed in their letter dated April 18, 2026, pertaining to a Scheme of Arrangement. No details on the scheme structure, parties involved, valuation, or financial terms are disclosed in the filing. This appears to be a procedural update confirming exchange response with no quantitative metrics or performance indicators provided.

18-04-2026

Concord Control Systems Limited (BSE: 543619) has received the merger order for Advanced Rail Controls Private Limited to merge with and into it, as disclosed on BSE on April 18, 2026. This is a merger event in the technology sector focused on rail controls. No financial details, valuation, swap ratio, or synergies disclosed.