Rajendra Sethia increases stake in Western Carriers to 72.830%
Rajendra Sethia, Promoter and Chairman and Managing Director of Western Carriers (India) Ltd, has increased his stake in the company by acquiring 6,106 equity shares through open market transactions on June 29 and June 30, 2026. The acquisition, made under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, raised his total holding to 72.830% of the paid-up share capital. The total equity share capital of the company remains at 10,19,55,213 shares of ₹5 each.
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Rajendra Sethia, Promoter and Chairman and Managing Director of Western Carriers (India) Ltd , has further increased his shareholding in the company by acquiring an additional 6,106 equity shares. The transactions were executed through the open market on June 29 and June 30, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. This acquisition raises Sethia's total stake in the logistics firm to 72.830% of the paid-up capital.
The shares purchased carry a face value of ₹5 each. On June 29, 2026, Sethia acquired 1,106 shares representing 0.001% of the total issued and paid-up share capital. Subsequently, on June 30, 2026, he acquired 5,000 shares representing 0.005% of the capital. Prior to these transactions, Sethia held 72.824% of the equity shares. The total equity share capital of the company stands at 10,19,55,213 shares of ₹5 each.
Shareholding Details
The following table outlines the changes in Rajendra Sethia's shareholding following the latest transactions:
| Description | Number of Shares | % of Share Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Holding before acquisition | 7,42,47,605 | 72.824% |
| Shares acquired (June 29) | 1,106 | 0.001% |
| Shares acquired (June 30) | 5,000 | 0.005% |
| Holding after acquisition | 7,42,53,711 | 72.830% |
The disclosure confirms that there were no changes in the number of encumbered shares, warrants, or convertible securities. The entire acquisition was funded through the open market route. Western Carriers (India) Ltd is listed on both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Western Carriers
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.53% | -0.06% | -5.21% | -14.21% | -18.14% | -40.62% |
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