Castor Investments confirms no encumbrance on CESC shares for FY26
Castor Investments Limited disclosed to stock exchanges that it held 25,00,000 shares in CESC Limited as of March 31, 2026, without any encumbrance during the financial year. The filing complies with SEBI regulations regarding substantial acquisition of shares.

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Castor Investments Limited has confirmed that it held 25,00,000 shares in CESC Limited as on March 31, 2026, with no encumbrance placed on them during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The disclosure, addressed to the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited, confirms that the company has not created any direct or indirect charge on the said shares in the specified period.
The declaration was submitted pursuant to Regulation 31(4) of the Securities Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. This regulation requires disclosures regarding shareholding patterns and any encumbrances created on shares held by substantial acquirers.
| Entity | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Castor Investments Limited |
| Investee Company | CESC Limited |
| Shares Held | 25,00,000 shares |
| Date of Holding | March 31, 2026 |
| Encumbrance Status | No encumbrance during FY ended March 31, 2026 |
The filing was signed by Gargi Mukherjee, Company Secretary of Castor Investments Limited. A copy of the declaration was also marked to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of CESC Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for CESC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.46% | -2.17% | -3.51% | +3.83% | -9.44% | +91.18% |
Does the unencumbered status of these shares indicate a long-term hold strategy by Castor Investments?
Could this clean holding position facilitate a potential increase in stake or acquisition in CESC Limited?
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