Cupid promoter Aditya Halwasiya buys 11 lakh shares in open market
- Aditya Kumar Halwasiya acquired 11,00,000 Cupid Limited shares in open market
- Promoter's stake increased from 33.80% to 33.88% of voting capital
- Total promoter group holding now stands at 46.83%
- Columbia Petro Chem Private Limited stake remains unchanged at 12.95%
- Transaction disclosed under SEBI SAST Regulations on September 11, 2026

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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.
| Metric | Before Acquisition | After Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
| Aditya Kumar Halwasiya Shares | 454,482,093 | 455,582,093 |
| Aditya Kumar Halwasiya Stake | 33.80% | 33.88% |
| Total Promoter Group Shares | 628,681,343 | 629,781,343 |
| Total Promoter Group Stake | 46.75% | 46.83% |
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.
Historical Stock Returns for Cupid
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.92% | +0.02% | +6.58% | +201.56% | +590.68% | 0.0% |
Will Aditya Kumar Halwasiya's increased stake signal potential plans for further consolidation or a takeover bid in the near future?
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