Promoters release 1.67cr pledged shares
Promoters of Gayatri Highways released 1,67,49,725 equity shares, representing 6.99% of the total share capital, previously pledged with Catalyst Trusteeship Limited. The disclosure, made under Regulation 31(2) of SEBI regulations, confirms that the post-event holding of encumbered shares for the promoters is zero. The total equity share capital remains Rs. 47,93,03,800.

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Promoters of gayatri highways have released 1,67,49,725 equity shares that were previously pledged with Catalyst Trusteeship Limited. The disclosure was made under Regulation 31(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The shares, amounting to 6.99% of the total share capital, were released on May 15, 2026.
The transaction follows an intimation sent by T. V. Sandeep Kumar Reddy on behalf of the Promoter Group. The release significantly alters the shareholding pattern, reducing the total encumbered shares held by the promoters to zero. Prior to this release, the shares were held in the nature of encumbrance in favor of Catalyst Trusteeship Limited, acting as a Debenture Trustee.
Shareholding Details
The disclosure outlines the specific changes in the encumbrance status for key promoters. T. V. Sandeep Kumar Reddy and T. Indira Reddy were the primary promoters involved in releasing the pledge. The total equity share capital of Gayatri Highways Limited remains unchanged at Rs. 47,93,03,800, comprising 23,96,51,900 equity shares with a face value of Rs 2 each.
| Promoter Name | Shares Released | % of Total Share Capital |
|---|---|---|
| T. V. Sandeep Kumar Reddy | 74,75,810 | 3.12 |
| T. Indira Reddy | 92,73,915 | 3.87 |
| Total Released | 1,67,49,725 | 6.99 |
Following the release, the post-event holding of encumbered shares for these promoters stands at zero. The shares of the company are listed on both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Gayatri Highways
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.69% | -3.56% | -12.15% | -25.68% | +66.92% | +128.42% |
With promoter pledging now reduced to zero, will Gayatri Highways pursue fresh debt financing or equity dilution to fund upcoming highway projects?
Could the complete removal of pledge encumbrance signal a potential open offer, stake sale, or strategic acquisition activity by the promoter group in the near term?
How might institutional investors and FIIs respond to the improved promoter shareholding quality, and could this trigger increased buying interest in Gayatri Highways stock?


































