Dodla Dairy Acquires Strategic 2% Stake in Direct-to-Consumer Brand Sids Farm for ₹11.65 Crore

South India-based dairy player Dodla Dairy Limited has announced a strategic minority investment in Hyderabad-headquartered D2C dairy startup Sids Farm Private Limited.

The investment aims to expand Dodla Dairy's presence in the fast-growing premium, antibiotic-free, and hormone-free dairy segment while deepening its reach across digital and direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels.

Key Details of the Strategic Investment

Target Entity: Sids Farm Private Limited (CIN: U15200TG2016PTC111307)

Stake Acquired: Approximately 2% on a post-issue, fully diluted basis (27,708 equity shares).

Total Consideration: ₹11,64,56,733 (~₹11.65 Crore) via a primary cash subscription.

Per Share Acquisition Price: ₹4,203 per equity share (Face value ₹10 per share).

Funding Mechanism: Funded entirely through Dodla Dairy's internal accruals.

Timeline for Completion: Expected within one month from the execution of definitive agreements.

Sids Farm Financial & Operational Profile

Founded on August 4, 2016, Sids Farm manufactures and distributes premium milk and dairy products across India, focusing on antibiotic- and hormone-free offerings through e-commerce and multi-region D2C channels.

Financial Year | Turnover (₹ Crore) | Status
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FY 2023-24     | ₹122.50 Crore      | Audited
FY 2024-25     | ₹169.77 Crore      | Audited
FY 2025-26     | ₹240.00 Crore      | Unaudited

Capital Structure: Paid-up share capital of Sids Farm stands at ₹1,32,49,601 (₹1.32 Crore).

Strategic Rationale & Governance Disclosures

Strategic Alignment: The non-controlling minority stake gives Dodla Dairy early exposure to the high-growth premium dairy niche while allowing Sids Farm to leverage Dodla's scale and operational capabilities.

Arm's-Length Basis: Dodla Dairy confirmed that the transaction is not a related-party transaction. Neither the promoters nor promoter group companies hold any prior interest in Sids Farm.

Regulatory Approvals: No specific governmental or regulatory approvals are required beyond standard corporate approvals.

Financial Impact: The investment will not cause any material impact on Dodla Dairy's financial position, results of operations, net worth, or management control.

Shares of Dodla Dairy Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 1052.75 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 1039.90. The total number of shares traded during the day was 876 in over 93 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 1063.40 and intraday low of 1022.60. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 907146.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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