Grasim Industries Dematerialises 60,611 Shares in Q4FY26, Total Demat Holdings Reach 99.54%
Grasim Industries dematerialised 60,611 equity shares during Q4FY26, with NSDL processing 41,946 shares and CDSL handling 18,665 shares. No rematerialisation occurred during the period. The company's total dematerialised shares reached 67,74,34,039 as of March 31, 2026, representing 99.54% of total equity shares, reflecting strong investor preference for electronic holdings.

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Grasim Industries has successfully dematerialised 60,611 equity shares during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, according to its compliance certificate filed with stock exchanges under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI Depositories Regulations. The process reflects the ongoing transition of physical shares to electronic form among the company's investor base.
Quarterly Dematerialisation Activity
The dematerialisation activity during Q4FY26 was processed through both major depositories in India. The company handled the conversion of physical share certificates to electronic form across NSDL and CDSL platforms.
| Depository | Shares Dematerialised | Shares Rematerialised |
|---|---|---|
| NSDL | 41,946 | - |
| CDSL | 18,665 | Nil |
| Total | 60,611 | Nil |
NSDL processed the majority of dematerialisation requests with 41,946 shares, while CDSL handled 18,665 shares. No shares were rematerialised during the quarter, indicating a continued preference for electronic holdings.
Overall Dematerialisation Status
As of March 31, 2026, Grasim Industries reported total dematerialised shares of 67,74,34,039, which represents 99.54% of the company's total equity share capital. This high percentage demonstrates the widespread adoption of electronic share holding among the company's investor community.
Regulatory Compliance
The company confirmed that all securities received for dematerialisation during the quarter were properly verified and processed. Physical share certificates were mutilated and cancelled following due verification procedures, with the respective depositories being substituted as registered owners in the company's records. The dematerialised securities remain listed on the same stock exchanges where the original physical securities were traded.
Historical Stock Returns for Grasim Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.88% | -0.85% | +2.37% | -4.98% | +0.54% | +101.60% |
What strategies might Grasim Industries implement to convert the remaining 0.46% of physical shares to achieve complete dematerialisation?
How could achieving near-complete dematerialisation impact Grasim's operational costs and administrative efficiency in future quarters?
Will this high dematerialisation rate influence Grasim's eligibility for inclusion in additional stock market indices or institutional investment programs?
























