HSBC Asia-Pacific declares no encumbrance on Canara HSBC Life shares
HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Limited declared no encumbrance on 242,250,000 equity shares of Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited as on 31 March 2026. The disclosure was made to NSE and BSE under Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011.

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HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Limited has confirmed that it holds no encumbrance on its substantial shareholding in Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited . The disclosure, submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited, confirms the status of shares held as on 31 March 2026.
In a filing dated 8 April 2026, HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Limited stated that it, along with persons acting in concert, held 242,250,000 equity shares. The entity explicitly declared that no type of encumbrance, directly or indirectly, was created on these equity shares as on 31 March 2026.
The declaration was made pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. This regulation requires promoters to disclose any encumbrance on shares held by them or persons acting in concert.
The following table details the shareholding disclosed:
| Shareholder Details | Number of Equity Shares | Encumbrance Status |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Limited and PAC | 242,250,000 | No Encumbrance |
The communication was signed by Gregoire Picquot, Director of HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Limited. Copies of the disclosure were also forwarded to the Audit Committee of Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.47% | +1.20% | -1.62% | +16.69% | +24.47% | +24.47% |
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