Transaction Details
The Board of Directors of Desi Farms India Limited approved the allotment of 2,11,07,790 (Two Crores Eleven Lakhs Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety) equity shares on a preferential basis to shareholders of SNA Milk and Milk Products Limited (SNA) and DFSU Farmer Connect Private Limited (DFSU) for consideration other than cash.
Acquisition Structure
- Acquired 71.09% stake in SNA Milk and Milk Products Limited on fully diluted basis, including acquisition via allotment of 3% Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares on 04th July 2026
- Acquired 42.69% stake in DFSU Farmer Connect Private Limited
- Transaction executed through share swap arrangement
- Total acquisition cost: Approximately ₹284.96 Crores
Shareholding Acquired
- SNA: 80,520 equity shares and Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares representing 71.09% of issued and paid-up capital on fully-diluted basis
- DFSU: 78,09,990 equity shares representing 42.69% of issued and paid-up capital
Related Party Transaction
The acquisition qualifies as a related party transaction under Section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013. Mr. Sunil Kumar Shahi, who belongs to the Promoter/Promoter Group of Desi Farms India Limited, serves as Director/Shareholder of both target entities. The transaction was executed at "arm's length" based on valuation report from a Registered Valuer.
Target Company Profiles
SNA Milk and Milk Products Limited
- Incorporated: 27th May, 2016
- Business: Manufacturing, processing, and distribution of milk and milk-based products including liquid milk, dairy derivatives, and ice cream
- Operations span procurement of raw milk, quality testing, processing, packaging, cold-chain storage, and distribution
- Market Presence: Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and other tier 1 cities
- Financial Turnover:
- FY 2024-25: ₹33,74,44,513.73
- FY 2023-24: ₹20,12,25,524.71
- FY 2022-23: ₹17,90,52,584.62
DFSU Farmer Connect Private Limited
- Incorporated: 27th August, 2025
- Business: Manufacturing, processing, trading, marketing and distribution of ice creams, healthy snacks and other ancillary and allied food products
- Activities include product development, sourcing of raw materials, production, quality control, packaging, branding and distribution through multiple channels
Strategic Rationale
The acquisition enables entry into stable, consumption-driven dairy and food products sector. Expected benefits include diversification of business operations, better utilization of infrastructure, operational synergies, improvement in consolidated revenues, and long-term financial performance without adversely impacting existing logistics operations.
Regulatory Approvals
The Company has received all requisite approvals including:
- In-principle Approval of BSE Limited for Preferential Issue dated 24th June 2026
- Approval of the members of the company
Timeline
The Company is in process of completing 100% acquisition of SNA and DFSU within the prescribed time period pursuant to the BSE In-principle approval dated 24th June 2026.
Current Status
As of 04th July 2026, the company has acquired:
- 71.09% stake in SNA Milk and Milk Products Limited on fully diluted basis
- 42.69% stake in DFSU Farmer Connect Private Limited