Oriental Insurance declares no encumbrance on GIC Housing shares
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited disclosed holding 29,75,024 equity shares in GIC Housing Finance Limited as of March 31, 2026. It confirmed no new encumbrances on these shares, excluding those already disclosed in FY26, under SEBI takeover regulations.

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The Oriental Insurance Company Limited has confirmed to the stock exchanges that it held 29,75,024 equity shares in GIC Housing Finance Limited as of March 31, 2026. The declaration, submitted under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011, addresses the status of encumbrances on this shareholding.
The insurer stated that it, along with persons acting in concert, has not created any encumbrance over the shares held directly or indirectly. This confirmation excludes any encumbrances that were already disclosed during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The disclosure was filed with both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.
The filing was signed by Nidali Agarwal, Company Secretary of The Oriental Insurance Company Limited. A copy of the declaration was also marked to the Company Secretary of GIC Housing Finance Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for GIC Housing Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.41% | +8.85% | +6.25% | -3.17% | -15.63% | +11.75% |
Does Oriental Insurance intend to increase its stake in GIC Housing Finance in the upcoming fiscal year?
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