Magson Retail promoter seeks reclassification to public category
Maheshbhai Naranbhai Patel requested reclassification from the Promoter Group to the Public category in Magson Retail and Distribution Limited on June 26, 2026. The request follows his lack of involvement in business operations and control over management. The Board will consider the proposal under SEBI LODR Regulations, subject to conditions on voting rights and control.

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Maheshbhai Naranbhai Patel has requested to be reclassified from the Promoter Group to the Public category in Magson Retail and Distribution Limited , citing a lack of involvement in the company's operations and management. The request, submitted on June 26, 2026, will be considered by the Board of Directors under Regulation 31A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The reclassification aims to align the shareholder's status with their current role, or lack thereof, within the company.
Patel holds 850 Equity Shares of face value of ₹10 each. In his communication to the Board, he stated that he is not involved in business operations, corporate actions, or day-to-day affairs. He further confirmed that he does not possess special rights to appoint directors, influence management, or participate in key policy decisions.
To qualify for reclassification, Patel confirmed compliance with specific regulatory conditions. He undertook that he and related persons shall not hold more than 10% of the total voting rights or exercise control over the company's affairs directly or indirectly. Additionally, he confirmed the absence of special rights through formal or informal arrangements and that he is not represented on the Board or acting as a Key Managerial Person.
The shareholder also declared that he is not a wilful defaulter as per Reserve Bank of India guidelines nor a fugitive economic offender. He undertook to comply with the conditions of Regulation 31A(3) indefinitely regarding voting rights and control, and for a minimum of three years regarding board representation and key managerial roles. Failure to maintain these conditions will result in reclassification to the promoter group.
Shareholder Details
| Name of the Shareholder | Present Shareholder Category |
|---|---|
| Maheshbhai Naranbhai Patel | Promoter Group |
The company has intimated the National Stock Exchange of India Limited regarding this material event. The Board will seek all necessary approvals before effecting the change in the shareholding pattern.
Historical Stock Returns for Magson Retail & Distribution
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | +1.19% | +1.19% | +34.92% | +19.17% | +77.64% |
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