Cupid promoter Aditya Halwasiya acquires 8.03 lakh shares in open market

Cupid Limited disclosed that its promoter and chairman, Aditya Kumar Halwasiya, acquired 8,03,000 equity shares in the open market on August 18, 2026. The acquisition was made pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

The purchase represents an increase of 0.06% in Halwasiya’s individual stake relative to the total share capital. Consequently, his holding rose from 44,90,21,013 shares (33.39%) to 44,98,24,013 shares (33.45%).

Promoter Group Holding

The total holding of the promoter group, which includes Columbia Petro Chem Private Limited, also saw a marginal increase. The group’s aggregate stake rose from 6,23,22,02,63 shares (46.34%) to 6,24,02,32,63 shares (46.40%).

Metric:	Before Acquisition:	After Acquisition:
Aditya Kumar Halwasiya Stake:	33.39%	33.45%
Columbia Petro Chem Stake:	12.95%	12.95%
Total Promoter Group Holding:	46.34%	46.40%
Shares Acquired:	-	8,03,000

Columbia Petro Chem Private Limited maintained its stake at 17,41,99,250 shares, representing 12.95% of the total share capital. There were no changes in encumbered shares or voting rights otherwise than by equity shares for either entity.

Transaction Details

The equity share capital of Cupid Limited remained unchanged at ₹13,44,66,07,00, divided into 13,44,66,07,00 equity shares of face value Re. 1 each. The total diluted share capital stands at ₹13,47,00,00,00, divided into 13,47,00,00,00 equity shares.

The disclosure was filed with both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd on August 18, 2026. Hardik Chandra, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Cupid Limited, certified the receipt of the disclosure from the promoter.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+6.25%	+8.12%	+32.24%	+230.61%	+726.39%	+12,038.03%

Cupid Limited reported a significant open market acquisition by its promoter and Chairman and Managing Director, Aditya Kumar Halwasiya. On August 17, 2026, Halwasiya purchased 1,395,538 equity shares of face value Re 1 each, marking a direct increase in his ownership stake in the condom and diagnostics manufacturer.

The acquisition was made in compliance with Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The disclosure highlights a consolidation of promoter interest, with no corresponding disposals or encumbrances recorded during the period.

Shareholding Pattern Changes

The open market purchase adjusted the individual and group holding structures within Cupid Limited. While Halwasiya’s stake increased by 0.10%, the holding of other promoter entities remained unchanged.

Shareholder	Shares Held Before	% Holding Before	Shares Acquired	Shares Held After	% Holding After
Aditya Kumar Halwasiya	447,625,475	33.29%	1,395,538	449,021,013	33.39%
Columbia Petro Chem Pvt Ltd	174,199,250	12.95%	0	174,199,250	12.95%
Promoter Group Total	621,824,725	46.24%	1,395,538	623,220,263	46.34%

The total diluted share/voting capital of the company stands at 13,47,00,000 equity shares. The acquisition does not involve any warrants, convertible securities, or voting rights other than those attached to equity shares.

Regulatory Compliance

Cupid Limited filed the disclosure with both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India on August 17, 2026. Hardik Meghji Chandra, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, certified the receipt of the disclosure from the promoter. The filing confirms that no shares were encumbered or pledged as part of this transaction.