Raymond Limited's promoter J.K. Investors (Bombay) Limited has disclosed the creation of pledge on shares under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The disclosure, dated March 23, 2026, reveals strategic pledging activities undertaken to secure financing arrangements.

Pledge Creation Details

J.K. Investors (Bombay) Limited executed two separate pledge transactions on March 17, 2026, involving a total of 1,400,000 Raymond Limited shares. The pledging was conducted as collateral for loans taken by the company and group companies.

Current Shareholding Position

Following the pledge creation, J.K. Investors' encumbered shareholding in Raymond Limited has increased significantly. The company maintains a substantial stake in Raymond while utilizing shares as security for financing needs.

Promoter Group Holdings

The disclosure also provides comprehensive details of other promoter group entities and their shareholdings in Raymond Limited. J.K. Investo Trade (India) Limited holds 8,275,087 shares representing 12.43% of total share capital, while J.K. Helene Curtis Limited maintains 3,592,050 shares or 5.40% stake.

Other promoter entities include:

• Smt. Sumitrievi Singhania Hospital Trust: 691,496 shares (1.04%)
• Polar Investments Limited: 99,200 shares (0.15%)
• J.K. Sports Foundation: 6,395 shares (0.01%)
• Individual promoters holding smaller stakes

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 31(1) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. J.K. Investors communicated the pledge creation to both BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 500330) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Symbol: RAYMOND), ensuring full regulatory compliance.

The pledging activities reflect the company's strategic approach to leverage its shareholding in Raymond Limited for securing financing arrangements while maintaining its significant promoter status in the textile and apparel company.

J.K. Investors (Bombay) Limited has created a fresh pledge on 5,00,000 shares of Raymond Limited with Aditya Birla Capital Limited, according to a regulatory disclosure filed on March 04, 2026. The pledge creation took place on February 26, 2026, and serves as collateral for loans taken by the company and its group companies.

Pledge Details and Impact

The fresh pledge increases J.K. Investors' total encumbered shareholding in Raymond to 3,562,471 shares from the previously encumbered 3,062,471 shares. This represents 5.35% of Raymond's total share capital, up from the earlier 4.60%.

Promoter Holdings Overview

J.K. Investors (Bombay) Limited holds a total of 19,861,793 shares in Raymond Limited, representing 29.83% of the company's total share capital. The entity remains the largest promoter shareholder among the Raymond promoter group.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 31(1) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The filing was submitted to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, where Raymond shares are listed. Other promoter entities including J.K. Investo Trade (India) Limited, J.K. Helene Curtis Limited, and various trusts and individual promoters maintain their shareholdings without any encumbrances.

Corporate Communication

The disclosure was signed by Arun Agarwal, Authorised Signatory of J.K. Investors (Bombay) Limited, and copies were provided to Raymond Limited's corporate secretarial department. The pledge creation reflects ongoing financial arrangements within the promoter group structure for business operations and expansion activities.