CIAN Agro Submits BSE Application for Promoter Reclassification Under SEBI Regulation 31A
CIAN Agro Industries has formally submitted its application to BSE for promoter reclassification under SEBI Regulation 31A, following board approval on March 19, 2026. The reclassification involves 10 entities holding collectively less than 1% voting rights seeking to move from promoter to public category. The board also approved NSE direct listing proposal alongside the reclassification initiative.

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CIAN Agro Industries & Infrastructure Limited has formally submitted its application to BSE Limited for promoter reclassification under Regulation 31A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The application, submitted on March 20, 2026, follows the board's approval granted during its meeting on March 19, 2026, for reclassifying 10 promoter entities from 'Promoter Group' to 'Public' category.
Board Meeting Outcomes and Regulatory Submission
The board meeting held on March 19, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the company's Nagpur corporate office, unanimously approved the reclassification requests submitted by 10 entities on March 13, 2026. Company Secretary Madhubala Dave confirmed that all applicants comply with conditions under Regulation 31A(3)(b) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Following the board approval, the company submitted the formal application to BSE on March 20, 2026, seeking no-objection approval for the proposed reclassification.
Promoter Reclassification Details
The reclassification involves 10 entities seeking to move from promoter status to public category, with all applicants demonstrating compliance with regulatory requirements including holding less than 10% voting rights and having no control over company affairs.
| Sr. No. | Shareholder Name | Current Category | Shareholding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anand Shankar Kamat | Promoter | 86,985 shares (0.31%) |
| 2 | Kalpana Trilokchand Sorte | Promoter | 1,800 shares (0.006%) |
| 3 | Sudheer Shrihari Voditel | Promoter | 1,000 shares (0.0035%) |
| 4 | Nanda Shirish Harode | Promoter | 7,500 shares (0.026%) |
| 5 | Gendlal Mahadeorao Kharbikar | Promoter | 500 shares (0.001%) |
| 6 | Yatindra Wamanrao Bakde | Promoter | 3,000 shares (0.01%) |
| 7 | MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications Private Limited | Promoter | 100,000 shares (0.36%) |
| 8 | Uday Amrut Lambat | Promoter | 500 shares (0.001%) |
| 9 | Dattatraya Balaji Kalamkar | Promoter | 1,000 shares (0.0035%) |
| 10 | Keshao Bhaskarrao Chandle | Promoter | 500 shares (0.001%) |
Regulatory Compliance Framework
The board confirmed that none of the applicants hold more than 10% of total voting rights, exercise control over company affairs, or have special rights through formal arrangements. All entities provided undertakings confirming they are not wilful defaulters per RBI guidelines, are not represented on the board, and do not serve as key managerial personnel. Since the promoters seeking reclassification collectively hold less than 1% of total voting rights, general meeting approval through ordinary resolution is not required under Regulation 31A(3)(vi)(a).
NSE Direct Listing Initiative
Alongside the reclassification initiative, the board also approved a direct listing proposal on the National Stock Exchange. This strategic move would list the company's equity shares on NSE without involving any public offer or additional share issuance, subject to NSE approval and compliance with other regulatory requirements.
Next Steps and Corporate Governance
With the formal application now submitted to BSE Limited, the reclassification process awaits no-objection approval from the exchange. Company Secretary Madhubala Dave has ensured compliance with Regulation 30(6) requirements by communicating the developments to BSE. Both the reclassification and NSE listing initiatives will significantly impact the company's ownership structure and market positioning, enhancing corporate governance and providing greater market access for stakeholders.
Historical Stock Returns for CIAN Agro Industries & Infrastructure
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.00% | -22.61% | -45.59% | -66.43% | +99.47% | +1,475.91% |
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