Gloster Limited Reports Promoter Share Acquisition by The Oriental Company Limited

Gloster Limited has informed stock exchanges about equity share acquisitions by its promoter group member, The Oriental Company Limited, in compliance with SEBI insider trading regulations. The disclosure, dated March 31, 2026, details multiple on-market purchase transactions executed between March 25-30, 2026.

Share Acquisition Details

The Oriental Company Limited completed three separate purchase transactions during the reporting period:

Transaction Date	Shares Acquired	Value (₹)	Pre-Transaction Holding	Post-Transaction Holding
March 25, 2026	1,307	6,87,202	12,08,012 (11.04%)	12,09,319 (11.04%)
March 27, 2026	1,311	6,88,305	12,09,319 (11.04%)	12,10,360 (11.04%)
March 30, 2026	3,267	17,08,993	12,10,360 (11.04%)	12,13,627 (11.06%)

Transaction Summary

The cumulative acquisition involved 5,885 equity shares with a total transaction value of ₹30.84 lakh. All purchases were executed through on-market transactions on both NSE and BSE exchanges. The Oriental Company Limited's shareholding in Gloster Limited increased from 11.04% to 11.06% following these transactions.

Regulatory Compliance

Gloster Limited filed the mandatory disclosure under Regulation 7(2)(b) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The company submitted Form C detailing the change in holding of securities by the promoter group member. Company Secretary Ayan Datta signed the compliance document on behalf of Gloster Limited.

Company Information

Parameter	Details
Promoter Entity	The Oriental Company Limited
CIN	U67120WB1935PLC094079
Address	21 Strand Road, Kolkata - 700001
Transaction Mode	On Market (NSE & BSE)

The Oriental Company Limited, incorporated in 1935, maintains its registered office at the same address as Gloster Limited in Kolkata. The entity is classified as a member of the promoter group under SEBI regulations and continues to hold a significant stake in the jute manufacturing company.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-1.47%	+0.95%	-5.69%	-18.74%	-9.91%	-42.22%

Gloster has reported contrasting financial performance for the third quarter, with the company experiencing a shift from profitability to losses despite achieving substantial revenue growth. The results highlight the complex dynamics affecting the company's operations during this period.

Financial Performance Overview

The company's financial metrics for the third quarter present a mixed picture of operational performance:

Metric	Q3 Current Year	Q3 Previous Year	Change
Consolidated Net Result	Loss of ₹7.4 million	Profit of ₹8.3 million	Swing to loss
Revenue	₹3.8 billion	₹1.78 billion	+113.48%

Revenue Growth Analysis

The company demonstrated remarkable top-line expansion with revenue reaching ₹3.8 billion in the third quarter, representing more than a doubling from ₹1.78 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This substantial revenue increase of over 113% indicates significant business growth and market expansion activities.

Profitability Concerns

Despite the strong revenue performance, Gloster faced profitability challenges during the quarter. The company reported a consolidated net loss of ₹7.4 million, marking a significant shift from the ₹8.3 million profit recorded in the same quarter last year. This swing from profit to loss suggests that the revenue growth came with increased operational costs or other financial pressures that impacted the bottom line.

Performance Assessment

The third quarter results reflect a period of significant business transformation for Gloster, characterized by substantial revenue expansion accompanied by profitability pressures. The dramatic increase in revenue indicates strong market demand and successful business development initiatives, while the shift to losses highlights the operational challenges associated with rapid growth phases.