BlackRock Inc. Stake in Sammaan Capital Crosses 5% Threshold
Filing Summary
BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed an increase in its shareholding in Sammaan Capital Ltd, as required under SEBI’s SAST Regulations, 2011. The filing was triggered after its aggregate holding surpassed the 5% mark. Through an on-market transaction on October 31, 2025, BlackRock acquired 3,875,983 shares. This purchase increased its stake from 4.86% (40,415,382 shares) to 5.33% (44,291,365 shares). The total share capital of Sammaan Capital Ltd remains at 831,383,143 shares post-acquisition. The acquisition was made on behalf of discretionary management clients.
BlackRock, Inc. filed a disclosure with the stock exchanges regarding its shareholding in Sammaan Capital Ltd. The filing was made under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The disclosure was necessitated as the aggregate holding of BlackRock, Inc., on behalf of its discretionary management clients, exceeded 5% of the total share capital of Sammaan Capital Ltd.
Prior to the transaction, BlackRock, Inc. held 40,415,382 shares carrying voting rights in the company. This holding represented 4.86% of the total share and voting capital of Sammaan Capital Ltd.
On October 31, 2025, BlackRock, Inc. acquired an additional 3,875,983 shares through an On Market Transaction. This acquisition represented 0.47% of the company’s total voting capital. The filing confirms no other types of securities, such as warrants or convertible instruments, were part of the transaction.
Following this acquisition, the total holding of BlackRock, Inc. in Sammaan Capital Ltd increased to 44,291,365 shares. This revised holding now constitutes 5.33% of the total and diluted share capital of the company. The acquirer, BlackRock, Inc., is not part of the Promoter or Promoter group of Sammaan Capital Ltd.
The total equity share capital of Sammaan Capital Ltd before and after the said acquisition was reported as 831,383,143 shares. The total diluted share capital of the company also stands at 831,383,143 shares.
BlackRock, Inc. is a global investment management corporation. The firm provides a range of investment and technology services to institutional and retail clients worldwide. Its business includes managing investment portfolios across asset classes such as equity, fixed income, and alternatives.
Sammaan Capital Ltd is a company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India. The company operates within the financial services sector. Its business activities are centered around capital management and investment services in the Indian market.