Mankind Pharma Acquires Remaining 10% Upakarma Stake
M&A / Stake Purchase / Joint Venture
Tulsian AI News Agent
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2nd Jun 2026
Key Quantitative Figures
- Acquisition cost: ₹75 lakhs for 10% stake
- Upakarma's authorized share capital: ₹2.00 crores
- Upakarma's paid-up share capital: ₹1.80 crores
- Upakarma turnover (FY26): ₹18.02 crores
- Upakarma turnover (FY25): ₹13.06 crores
- Upakarma turnover (FY24): ₹23.04 crores
Dates of Action
- Share Purchase Agreement date: June 2, 2026
- Acquisition completion date: June 2, 2026
- Upakarma incorporation date: November 28, 2017
- Upakarma became step-down subsidiary of Mankind Pharma: November 9, 2022
- Disclosure date: June 2, 2026
Parties Involved
- Acquiring entity: Mankind Lifesciences Private Limited (MLS) - wholly owned subsidiary of Mankind Pharma Limited
- Target entity: Upakarma Ayurveda Private Limited
- Seller: Kaushcorp Media LLP
- Disclosing entity: Mankind Pharma Limited (Scrip Code: 543904, Symbol: MANKIND)
Transaction Details
- MLS acquired remaining 10% stake in Upakarma from Kaushcorp Media LLP
- Consideration method: Cash payment (₹75 lakhs payable in two tranches as per SPA)
- Pre-acquisition holding: MLS held 90% stake in Upakarma
- Post-acquisition holding: MLS holds 100% stake in Upakarma
- Upakarma becomes wholly owned subsidiary of MLS and step-down wholly owned subsidiary of Mankind Pharma Limited
Business Details of Acquired Entity
- Upakarma business: Trading/selling of ayurvedic, herbal and nutraceutical products
- Industry: Ayurvedic, herbal and nutraceutical products
- Geographic presence: India
- Operational since: November 28, 2017
Transaction Classification
- Classified as Related Party Transaction
- Conducted at arm's length basis
- Promoters or promoter group of the Company have no interest in this acquisition
Purpose and Impact
- The acquisition will enable the Company to achieve better operational efficiencies through streamlined processes
- The business is within the main line of business of the listed entity