Bandhan MF raises stake in EPL to 7.36 percent via open market

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AI summary

Bandhan Mutual Fund bought 6,07,416 shares (0.19 percent) of EPL Limited in the open market on September 25, 2026. Its holding rose to 7.36 percent (2.36 crore shares) from 7.17 percent earlier. This is part of a broader rise from 5.31 percent reported on September 2, 2026, crossing the 2 percent disclosure trigger under SEBI takeover rules. Bandhan MF is not part of the promoter group. Acquisition was done entirely through open market purchases.

Likely market impact

Steady institutional buying signals fund confidence in EPL. Holding at 7.36 percent is still below the 10 percent open offer trigger threshold.