Smiti Holding and Trading Company Private Limited has disclosed the creation and release of pledges on equity shares held by the promoter group in Asian Paints Limited . The disclosure, submitted on June 15, 2026, was made to BSE Limited and The National Stock Exchange of India Limited in compliance with regulation 31(1) and 31(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

The filing provides a comprehensive breakdown of the shareholding pattern within the promoter group, detailing both the total number of shares held and the quantity of pledged shares. The data reflects the status as of the reporting date, covering various individuals and promoter group entities.

Shareholding and Pledge Details

The disclosure lists the shareholding of key promoter group entities and individuals. The total promoter group holding stands at 45,33,42,560 shares, representing 47.26% of the company's share capital. The total pledged shares within the promoter group amount to 1,14,36,727 shares, accounting for 1.19% of the total share capital.

The document was signed by Vita Jalaj Dani, Managing Director and Authorised Signatory of Smiti Holding and Trading Company Private Limited. The disclosure ensures transparency regarding the encumbrance status of shares held by the promoters.

Asian Paints Limited has scheduled its 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. IST via video conference. The meeting will be held to transact business including the approval of the final dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The record date for determining shareholder entitlement for the final dividend is Tuesday, June 23, 2026. If approved, the dividend will be paid on or after Monday, July 13, 2026.

E-Voting Details

The company has provided remote e-voting facilities for shareholders. The remote e-voting period begins on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and closes on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. The cut-off date for e-voting is Thursday, July 2, 2026. Shareholders can cast their votes through the NSDL e-voting website at www.evoting.nsdl.com using the EVEN 139609.

AGM Information

The deemed venue for the AGM is the Registered Office of the Company. The Notice of the AGM and the Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26 have been sent electronically to shareholders with registered email addresses. Physical letters containing weblinks have been dispatched to other shareholders. The Board has appointed Mr. Makarand Joshi and Ms. Kumudini Bhalerao as Scrutinizers for the voting process.