Pondy Oxides promoter sells 2.95% stake, holding falls to 4.34%
Ms. Manju Bansal, a promoter of Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Limited, disposed of 2.95% of her equity shareholding, amounting to 9,00,000 shares, through an open market sale on June 29, 2026. This transaction reduced her total holding from 7.29% to 4.34%. The company disclosed the change to the stock exchanges on June 30, 2026, under SEBI regulations.

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Ms. Manju Bansal, a promoter of Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Limited , sold 2.95% of her equity shareholding in the company through an open market transaction on June 29, 2026. The sale of 9,00,000 equity shares was executed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Ltd, reducing her total stake in the company to 4.34%.
The disclosure was submitted to the exchanges on June 30, 2026, under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011. Prior to the disposal, Ms. Manju Bansal held 22,23,308 shares, representing 7.29% of the company's total paid-up capital. Following the transaction, her shareholding decreased to 13,23,308 shares.
Details of Shareholding Change
The table below outlines the specifics of the transaction and the resulting change in the promoter's shareholding:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Promoter | Ms. Manju Bansal |
| Category | Promoter |
| Securities Disposed | 9,00,000 Equity Shares |
| Percentage of Total Paid-up Capital Sold | 2.95% |
| Date of Transaction | June 29, 2026 |
| Mode of Sale | Open Market |
| Exchanges | National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Ltd |
| Pre-transaction Holding | 22,23,308 shares (7.29%) |
| Post-transaction Holding | 13,23,308 shares (4.34%) |
The filing confirmed that the total equity share capital of the company remains Rs. 15,25,56,395, comprising 3,05,11,279 equity shares of Rs. 5 each. The disclosure was signed by K. Kumaravel, Director Finance & Company Secretary of Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Pondy Oxides & Chemical
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.19% | +7.83% | +6.21% | -7.71% | +58.20% | +736.37% |
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