Pine Labs Limited

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund bought 19.8 lakh shares of Pine Labs Limited for ₹37.17 Cr at ₹187.75 apiece in a block deal.

A leading Indian merchant commerce platform, Pine Labs provides point-of-sale solutions, payment processing, and merchant financing services to businesses across the country. The company operates a comprehensive ecosystem that enables merchants to accept digital payments, manage transactions, and access financial services. Its integrated approach combines technology infrastructure with financial offerings, serving as a critical player in India's digital commerce and payments landscape.

Indian arm of Franklin Templeton Investments, a global AMC with over USD 1.5 trillion in assets worldwide. Manages over Rs 1.2 lakh crore in India. Navigated a significant setback when six debt schemes were wound up in April 2020 due to illiquid credit exposure, with full investor capital recovered by 2022. Equity franchise led by CIO Anand Radhakrishnan has maintained consistent performance through the volatility.