Description
Schedule of activities for the Offer to Buy (Takeover) of SOMA PAPERS AND INDUSTRIES LTD shares, running from November 28, 2025 to December 11, 2025.
Summary
BSE has announced the schedule for the Offer to Buy (Acquisition Window - Takeover) for SOMA PAPERS AND INDUSTRIES LTD. The offer will be conducted through a live OTB session from Friday, November 28, 2025 to Thursday, December 11, 2025. Trading members and custodian members can participate through iBBS and RTRMS platforms.
Key Points
- Security Name: SOMA PAPERS AND INDUSTRIES LTD
- Symbol: SOMAPPR
- ISIN: INE737E01011
- Scrip Code: 516038
- Offer Size: Up to 4,26,58,200 Equity Shares
- Offer Price: Rs. 10 per share
- Face Value: Rs. 10.00
- Market Lot: 1
- Opening Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
- Closing Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes. This notice implements existing OTB procedures as per Exchange Notices No. 20150930-1 (September 30, 2015) and No. 20170203-29 (February 3, 2017).
Compliance Requirements
For Trading Members and Custodians:
- UCC Registration: Ensure UCC of investors is registered/updated with correct PAN Number and Category in Exchange UCC database
- Demat Requirement: Trading members can only bid for investors having shares in demat form
- Platform Access: Use designated URLs for iBBS, RTRMS, and Extranet platforms (Internet and Leased Line options available)
- File Processing: Note that if no securities are accepted, no End of Issue files will be generated in Extranet
- Confirmation: Files on Extranet for acceptance of bids available only after confirmation received from Merchant Banker/RTA after issue closure
Investor Categories for Bidding:
- Foreign Institutional Buyer (FII)
- Financial Institution (FI)
- Mutual Fund (MF)
- Insurance Companies (IC)
- Other QIBs (OTH)
- Other NIB (NOH)
- Company (CO)
- Individual (IND)
Important Dates
| Activity | Period | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bid Offering Period | November 28 - December 11, 2025 | 9:15 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Give-up / Take-up | November 28 - December 10, 2025 | 9:15 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Give-up (Last Day) | December 11, 2025 | 9:15 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Take-up (Last Day) | December 11, 2025 | 9:15 AM | 4:00 PM |
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: Low - This is a company-specific takeover offer affecting only SOMA PAPERS AND INDUSTRIES LTD shareholders. The offer does not impact broader market operations.
Operational Impact: Medium for participating members - Trading members and custodians handling SOMAPPR shares need to ensure:
- Proper UCC registration and updates
- Platform access (iBBS/RTRMS) is configured
- Client demat requirements are verified
- Bidding processes are executed within specified timelines
Investor Impact: Relevant only to SOMA PAPERS AND INDUSTRIES LTD shareholders who wish to participate in the takeover offer at Rs. 10 per share.
Contact Information
Platform Access Support:
- iBBS (New Users/Password Reset): Trading Operations, 022-22728005, user.trdops@bseindia.com
- RTRMS (New Users/Password Reset): Trading Operations, 022-22728005, user.trdops@bseindia.com
- Extranet: Trading Operations, 022-22728005, user.trdops@bseindia.com
OTB Module Support:
- Sandeep Pujari: 022-22728376, sandeep.pujari@bseindia.com
- Rushi Bhoir: 022-22728226, rushi.bhoir@bseindia.com
- Hormazdiar Mobedji: 022-22725626, hormazdiar.mobedji@bseindia.com
- Mangesh Tayde: 022-22728846, mangesh.tayde@bseindia.com
- Rinkesh Gaikwad: 022-22725046, rinkesh.gaikwad@bseindia.com
Platform URLs
iBBS Platform:
- Internet: https://ibbs.bseindia.com/
- Leased Line: https://ibbsll.bseindia.com/
RTRMS:
- Internet: https://rtrms.bseindia.com/
- Leased Line: https://rtrmsll.bseindia.com/
Extranet (Members & Custodians):
- Internet: https://member.bseindia.com/
- Leased Line: https://memberll.bseindia.com/
Impact Justification
Company-specific takeover offer with defined procedures for trading members and custodians. Limited to one security with moderate offer size of up to 4.26 crore shares at Rs. 10 per share.