Jyoti CNC Automation promoter releases pledge on 19 lakh shares
- Anilkumar Bhikhabhai Virani released pledge on 19,00,000 shares
- Encumbered stake falls from 7.54% to 6.70% of total capital
- Shares were pledged to HDFC Bank for business loan security
- Other promoters hold 45.01% combined stake with no pledges

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Jyoti CNC Automation promoter Anilkumar Bhikhabhai Virani released a pledge on 19,00,000 equity shares of the company on September 16, 2026. The disclosure was filed with stock exchanges on September 17, 2026.
The release reduces the number of encumbered shares held by Virani from 1,71,40,000 to 1,52,40,000. This corresponds to a reduction in the percentage of total share capital under encumbrance from 7.54% to 6.70%.
Encumbrance Details
The shares were originally pledged as security for a loan extended for business purposes. The encumbrance was created in favor of HDFC Bank Limited. Following the release, the remaining pledged shares continue to be held by the bank.
| Metric | Pre-Event | Event | Post-Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Promoter Holding | 3,28,56,340 (14.45%) | - | 3,28,56,340 (14.45%) |
| Encumbered Shares | 1,71,40,000 (7.54%) | Release of 19,00,000 (0.84%) | 1,52,40,000 (6.70%) |
Other Promoter Holdings
Other promoters in the Jyoti CNC Automation group reported no changes in their encumbrance status during this period. Parakramsinh Ghanshyamsinh Jadeja holds 6,11,88,760 shares (26.91%), while Jyoti International LLP holds 3,67,48,995 shares (16.16%). Neither entity has any encumbered shares.
Sahdevsinh Lalubha Jadeja holds 66,85,400 shares (2.94%), Vikramsinh Raghuvirsinh Rana holds 45,47,500 shares (2.00%), and Vijaysinh Pravirsinh Zala holds 2,19,500 shares (0.10%). All these holdings remain free of encumbrance.
Historical Stock Returns for Jyoti CNC Automation
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.95% | +2.55% | +19.99% | +37.54% | +8.82% | +137.09% |
Will the reduction in promoter pledge ratio improve Jyoti CNC Automation's credit rating or borrowing capacity with HDFC Bank?
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