Ganges Securities Limited has informed the Exchange regarding 'Outcome of Board Meeting'.
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Ganges Securities Limited (Birla Group) held a board meeting on June 27, 2025, and approved three investment-related proposals. First, a proposal to lend or invest up to Rs. 15 crore in Morton Foods Limited (MFL), an unlisted FMCG company, subject to shareholder approval. Second, an additional investment of up to Rs. 13 crore in Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (CFCL) by acquiring up to 2 lakh equity shares from the open market during FY 2025-26, which would raise its stake from 0.56% to 0.61%. Third, purchase of 6.70 lakh additional equity shares of MFL at Rs. 25 per share from promoter group entity Palash Securities Limited in an off-market trade, raising its stake in MFL from 17.69% to 19.84%. All transactions are described as arm's length and in the ordinary course of business. MFL deals in canned fruits, jams, ketchup, juices, and ready-to-eat meals, while CFCL is a major urea and fertilizer manufacturer.
For shareholders, this is essentially a deployment of the company's treasury/surplus funds into related and group entities. The combined exposure of over Rs. 44 crore across these proposals signals active capital allocation but also raises related-party concerns since Palash Securities is a promoter group entity. Pending shareholder approval, the stock may see limited immediate impact, though it reflects continued use of the company as a Birla Group investment vehicle.