Maruti Suzuki India Limited has filed a disclosure with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on 3rd April 2026, providing details of shareholding encumbrance in Asahi India Glass Limited pursuant to Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011. The disclosure pertains to the financial year ended 31st March 2026 and was submitted by Sanjeev Grover, Executive Officer & Company Secretary of Maruti Suzuki India Limited.

Shareholding and Encumbrance Details

The filing outlines Maruti Suzuki India Limited's position as a promoter in Asahi India Glass Limited. As per the disclosure, no encumbrance — whether by way of pledge, lien, non-disposal undertaking, or any other form — was created, invoked, or released during the reporting period. The following table summarises the key details of the disclosure:

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made in accordance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011, which mandates promoters and persons acting in concert (PACs) to disclose details of any encumbrance on shares held in a target company at the end of each financial year. The filing confirms that Maruti Suzuki India Limited's entire holding of 2,69,95,200 shares, constituting 10.59% of the total share capital of Asahi India Glass Limited, remains unencumbered as of 31st March 2026. The disclosure was filed from New Delhi and duly authenticated by the company's Executive Officer & Company Secretary.

Asahi India Glass has informed stock exchanges of a partial breakdown of the exhaust chimney at its float glass plant located in Soniyana, Rajasthan. The incident occurred on May 3, 2026, and was apparently caused by a local whirlwind or squall. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, on May 4, 2026.

Incident Details

The exhaust chimney at the Soniyana float glass plant partially broke down, with the company attributing the cause to a local whirlwind or squall. Asahi India Glass noted that the chimney's construction was carried out as per standard and proven designs and was executed through reputed and experienced fabricators. The company has stated that it is currently assessing the extent of damage to the chimney and is in the process of identifying the root cause of the incident.

No Injuries or Operational Disruption to Key Equipment

The company confirmed that there has been no human injury as a result of the incident. All plant and machinery, including the float glass furnace and other key equipment, continue to be functional. Asahi India Glass also stated that there is no risk to supplies for its OEM and project customers.

Regulatory Disclosure Summary

As required under the Listing Regulations read with SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026, the company provided the following disclosures:

Company's Response

Asahi India Glass stated that as a responsible corporate, it remains committed to determining the root cause of the incident and remains in compliance with all applicable laws. The disclosure was signed by Gopal Ganatra, Executive Director, General Counsel & Company Secretary.