Cupid promoter Aditya Halwasiya acquires 4.1M shares in open market
- Aditya Kumar Halwasiya acquired 41,00,000 equity shares in the open market on September 21, 2026
- His individual stake increased from 33.92% to 34.23% of total share capital
- Total promoter group holding rose from 46.87% to 47.18%
- Columbia Petro Chem Private Limited maintained its 12.95% stake unchanged
- The disclosure was filed under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI SAST Regulations

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Cupid Limited promoter and Chairman Aditya Kumar Halwasiya acquired 41,00,000 equity shares in the open market on September 21, 2026. The transaction increases his individual holding in the condom and diagnostics manufacturer.
The acquisition was disclosed under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The purchase was executed in the open market for shares with a face value of Re. 1/- each.
Shareholding Pattern Changes
Aditya Kumar Halwasiya’s stake rose from 33.92% to 34.23% of the total share capital following the buy. His absolute holding increased from 456,172,093 shares to 460,272,093 shares.
The promoter group’s total holding also saw a marginal increase. Including Columbia Petro Chem Private Limited, which retained its stake of 12.95%, the combined promoter group holding moved from 46.87% to 47.18%.
| Metric | Before Acquisition | After Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
| Aditya Kumar Halwasiya Stake | 33.92% (456,172,093 shares) | 34.23% (460,272,093 shares) |
| Columbia Petro Chem Stake | 12.95% (174,199,250 shares) | 12.95% (174,199,250 shares) |
| Total Promoter Group Holding | 46.87% | 47.18% |
Capital Structure Details
The company’s total voting capital remained unchanged at Rs. 134,46,60,700, divided into 134,46,60,700 equity shares. The total diluted share capital stands at Rs. 134,70,00,000.
No shares were encumbered, pledged, or subject to non-disposal undertakings for either Aditya Kumar Halwasiya or the other promoter entities involved in this disclosure.
Historical Stock Returns for Cupid
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.17% | -10.25% | -11.52% | +216.90% | +506.71% | 0.0% |
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