Fairpoint Tradecom modifies pledges on Responsive Industries shares
Fairpoint Tradecom LLP, a promoter group entity of Responsive Industries Limited, modified pledges on 4.32 lakh shares between June 4 and June 9, 2026. The transactions involved creating pledges with Mrs. Suman Gandhi and releasing pledges with Imperial Solutions Private Limited for personal loans. Post-event encumbrance stands at 2.79% of the total share capital.

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Fairpoint Tradecom LLP, a promoter group entity of Responsive Industries Limited , has modified its shareholding pledges by creating and releasing encumbrances on 4.32 lakh equity shares between June 4 and June 9, 2026. The disclosures, submitted under Regulation 31 of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, detail a series of transactions where shares were pledged as collateral for personal loans and subsequently released. The total promoter holding stands at 2,46,50,000 shares, representing 9.25% of the total share capital.
The transactions involved three specific events. On June 4, 2026, the entity created a pledge on 3,00,000 shares, representing 0.11% of the total share capital, in favor of Mrs. Suman Gandhi to secure a personal loan. On the same date, a pledge on 1,00,000 shares, or 0.04% of the capital, was released in favor of Imperial Solutions Private Limited. Subsequently, on June 8, 2026, an additional pledge was created on 1,00,000 shares in favor of Mrs. Suman Gandhi. Following these events, the total encumbered shares held by the promoter group adjusted to 74,49,971 shares, or 2.79% of the total share capital.
The disclosures confirm that the entities involved in the encumbrances, Mrs. Suman Gandhi and Imperial Solutions Private Limited, are not scheduled commercial banks, public financial institutions, NBFCs, or housing finance companies. Instead, they are classified under activities auxiliary to financial intermediation. The value of the shares pledged on the respective dates was recorded at ₹5,74,05,000 and ₹1,80,00,000. The borrowed amounts are designated for personal use by the promoters and Persons Acting in Concert (PACs), with no benefit intended for the listed company.
Encumbrance Details
| Date | Event | Shares Pledged/Released | % of Total Capital | Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04.06.2026 | Creation | 3,00,000 | 0.11 | Mrs. Suman Gandhi |
| 04.06.2026 | Release | 1,00,000 | 0.04 | Imperial Solutions Private Limited |
| 08.06.2026 | Creation | 1,00,000 | 0.04 | Mrs. Suman Gandhi |
Shareholding Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Promoter Holding | 2,46,50,000 shares (9.25%) |
| Total Encumbered Shares (Post-event) | 74,49,971 shares (2.79%) |
| Encumbered % of Promoter Holding | 30.22% |
The filings were submitted by Mehul Vala, Whole Time Director & CEO of Responsive Industries Limited, and authorized signatories of Fairpoint Tradecom LLP. The encumbered shares do not constitute 50% or more of the promoter shareholding, nor do they amount to 20% or more of the total share capital of the company.
Historical Stock Returns for Responsive Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6.26% | -7.12% | +2.31% | -11.66% | -19.52% | +10.90% |
What is the risk profile of the lender, Mrs. Suman Gandhi, given that she is not a regulated financial institution?
Could the high percentage of encumbered promoter shares (30.22%) trigger a margin call if Responsive Industries' stock price declines?
Will the promoter group seek to reduce their reliance on personal loans against shares by diversifying their funding sources?


































