Jaiprakash Power releases 19.01% encumbrance on shares
IDBI Trusteeship Services released an encumbrance on 1,30,26,97,997 equity shares, or 19.01%, of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited on May 21, 2026. This release, covering pledged shares and non-disposal undertakings, follows the NCLT-approved Resolution Plan and Joint Lenders' Meeting directives.

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IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited, acting as the Security Trustee for lenders, released an encumbrance covering 19.01% of the total share capital of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited on May 21, 2026. The disclosure, submitted to the exchanges on May 25, 2026, confirms the release of 1,30,26,97,997 equity shares. This action follows the Resolution Plan approved by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Allahabad Bench at Prayagraj, on March 17, 2026, and the Joint Lenders' Meeting held on May 15, 2026.
The release encompasses 1,20,05,09,431 equity shares previously pledged and 10,21,88,566 shares under a non-disposal undertaking. These shares were originally held by Jaiprakash Associates Limited, the borrower. The total equity share capital of Jaiprakash Power Ventures remains 6,85,34,58,827 fully paid-up shares of ₹10 each. The disposal is treated as a disposal under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Details of Release
The release of encumbrance clears the security interest held by the lenders via the Security Trustee over the specified shares. The move is part of the implementation of the Resolution Plan which directed the release of the pledge.
| Description | Number of Shares | % of Share Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Release of Pledge | 1,20,05,09,431 | 17.517% |
| Release of Non-Disposal Undertaking | 10,21,88,566 | 1.49% |
| Total Released | 1,30,26,97,997 | 19.01% |
Regulatory Compliance
The disclosure was made under Regulation 29(2) read with Regulation 29(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited confirmed that following the release, its holding of encumbered shares in Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited is nil.
Historical Stock Returns for Jaiprakash Power Ventures
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.10% | -2.44% | -3.94% | +1.29% | +6.56% | +181.56% |
How will the release of this significant equity block impact the liquidity and trading volume of Jaiprakash Power Ventures shares?
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