Reliance Industries announced that its subsidiary - Reliance Brands has purchased 12.5% equity stake in Future101 Design (Future101) for Rs 95.0 million. The acquisition of minority stake is in the nature of strategic investment.

Future101, incorporated in July, 2013 is engaged in manufacturing, distribution and sale of luxury apparels, etc. in India. Future101 belongs to a similar industry as Reliance Brands. The company expect growth in this sector and value creation from this investment.

Future101 reported annual turnover of Rs 221.8 million, Rs 208.5 million and Rs 171.1 million in FY 2017-18, FY 2016-17 and FY 2015-16, respectively.

No regulatory approvals were required for the said acquisition of shares. The investment does not fall within related party transaction and none of RIL's promoter / promoter group / group companies have interest in Future101.

Shares of the company gained Rs 12.65, or 1.28%, to trade at Rs 1,002.70. The total volume of shares traded was 257,781 at the BSE (10.51 a.m., Thursday).