Asha Biyani acquires 20,000 shares in Anand Rathi Share & Stock Brokers
Asha Biyani, a member of the promoter group, purchased 20,000 equity shares of Anand Rathi Share & Stock Brokers on June 16, 2026, via open market, increasing her stake to 0.03%. The total promoter group holding, including Persons Acting in Concert, now stands at 69.62% of the paid-up voting capital.

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Asha Biyani, a member of the promoter group, acquired 20,000 equity shares of Anand Rathi Share & Stock Brokers through an open market purchase on June 16, 2026. This acquisition increased her individual holding to 0.03% of the company's total equity share capital. The transaction was disclosed to the stock exchanges on June 18, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 29(1) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Following the purchase, the combined holding of the acquirer along with Persons Acting in Concert (PAC) rose to 4,38,79,508 shares, representing 69.62% of the total paid-up voting capital. The PAC includes entities such as Anand Rathi Financial Services Limited and individuals including Anand Nandkishore Rathi and Pradeep Navratan Gupta.
Details of Acquisition
The disclosure outlines the specific holdings of the promoter group members before and after the transaction. Anand Rathi Financial Services Limited remains the largest shareholder within the group, holding 4,38,45,400 shares, which accounts for 69.57% of the total share capital.
Shareholding Pattern
| Shareholder | Shares Held | % of Total Share Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Anand Rathi Financial Services Limited | 4,38,45,400 | 69.57% |
| Krishnav Pradeep Gupta | 7,502 | 0.01% |
| Krishna Kumari Dhoot | 2,500 | 0% |
| Phool Kaur Mundra | 2,500 | 0% |
| Tara Mantri | 1,600 | 0% |
| Asha Biyani | 20,000 | 0.03% |
| Total (PAC) | 4,38,79,508 | 69.62% |
Capital Structure
The equity share capital of the company before and after the acquisition remains unchanged at Rs. 31,51,31,500, consisting of 6,30,26,300 equity shares of Rs. 5/- each. The total diluted share capital, calculated considering the exercise of Employee Stock Options, stands at 6,40,90,850 shares.
Historical Stock Returns for Anand Rathi Share & Stock Brokers
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.86% | +6.81% | +4.73% | -3.33% | +23.56% | +23.56% |
Will the promoter group consider increasing their stake further given the current high holding percentage?
How might this consolidation of promoter ownership impact the company's governance and minority shareholder interests?
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