Cineline promoters release 7.12 lakh pledged shares
Promoters of Cineline India released 7,12,000 pledged equity shares on April 29, 2026. The release was executed by Himanshu Kanakia, Rasesh Kanakia, Hiral Kanakia, and Rupal Kanakia in favor of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited and Sharekhan Limited.

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Promoters of Cineline India Limited released 7,12,000 pledged equity shares on April 29, 2026, reducing the encumbrance on their holdings. The disclosure was made to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited under Regulation 31 of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
The shares were released by four promoters: Himanshu Kanakia, Rasesh Kanakia, Hiral Kanakia, and Rupal Kanakia. The entities in whose favor the shares were released include Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited and Sharekhan Limited. The reason for the initial encumbrance was stated as providing collateral security by the promoters.
Details of Released Shares
The following table outlines the specific number of shares released by each promoter and the corresponding entities:
| Promoter Name | Shares Released | % of Total Share Capital | Entity in Whose Favor Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Himanshu Kanakia | 2,50,000 | 0.73% | Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited |
| Mr. Himanshu Kanakia | 6,000 | 0.02% | Sharekhan Limited |
| Mr. Rasesh Kanakia | 2,50,000 | 0.73% | Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited |
| Mr. Rasesh Kanakia | 6,000 | 0.02% | Sharekhan Limited |
| Mrs. Hiral Kanakia | 1,00,000 | 0.29% | Sharekhan Limited |
| Mrs. Rupal Kanakia | 1,00,000 | 0.29% | Sharekhan Limited |
Prior to this release, the promoters held 0.00% of their total share capital as encumbered shares. Following the release event, the post-event holding of encumbered shares for all listed promoters stands at 0.00% of the total share capital. The total promoter holding for Himanshu Kanakia and Rasesh Kanakia is 12,73,924 shares each, representing 3.72% of the total share capital. Hiral Kanakia and Rupal Kanakia hold 24,28,844 shares each, representing 7.09% of the total share capital.
Historical Stock Returns for Cineline
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.37% | -0.78% | -7.09% | -8.52% | -13.52% | +83.33% |
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