Cupid co-promoter Aditya Kumar Halwasiya acquired 5.90 lakh shares in the open market on September 15, 2026, lifting the promoter group's total ownership to 46.87%.

Shareholding details

The acquisition was disclosed under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The open market purchase marks a direct addition to the promoter group's stake in Cupid Limited.

Prior to this transaction, Aditya Kumar Halwasiya held 45,55,82,093 shares, representing 33.88% of the total share capital and 33.82% of the diluted voting capital. Other promoter entities, specifically Columbia Petro Chem Private Limited, held 1,74,19,92,50 shares, accounting for 12.95% of the total share capital.

Following the purchase of 5,90,000 equity shares (face value ₹1 each), Aditya Kumar Halwasiya's holding increased to 45,61,72,093 shares. This brings his individual stake to 33.92% of the total share capital and 33.87% of the diluted voting capital.

The promoter group's combined holding now stands at 6,30,37,13,43 shares, which is 46.87% of the total share capital and 46.80% of the diluted share capital. There are no encumbrances, pledges, or liens on these shares.

Regulatory context

The disclosure was filed with both the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Cupid Limited's total equity share capital remains at ₹134,46,60,700, divided into 13,44,66,07,000 equity shares of ₹1 each. The total diluted share capital stands at ₹134,70,00,000.

Cupid Limited promoter Aditya Kumar Halwasiya acquired 11,00,000 equity shares in the open market on September 11, 2026. The transaction increases his individual holding to 33.88% of the company’s total voting capital.

The acquisition was disclosed under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The purchase adds 0.08 percentage points to his stake in the condom and lubricant manufacturer.

Shareholding Changes

Aditya Kumar Halwasiya’s holding rose from 454,482,093 shares to 455,582,093 shares following the open market purchase. The total promoter group holding, which includes Columbia Petro Chem Private Limited, stands at 629,781,343 shares.

Columbia Petro Chem Private Limited’s holding remained unchanged at 174,199,250 shares, representing 12.95% of the voting capital. There were no changes in encumbered shares or voting rights other than equity shares for either entity.

Capital Structure

The company’s equity share capital remains at ₹134,46,60,700, divided into 134,46,60,700 equity shares of face value Re. 1 each. The total diluted share capital stands at ₹134,70,00,000, assuming full conversion of outstanding convertible securities.