WS Industries (India) Limited disclosed that co-promoter S. Aravindan acquired 17,638 equity shares in the open market on August 17, 2026. The transaction, notified to stock exchanges under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, resulted in a marginal increase in his stake.

The acquisition raised Aravindan's holding in shares carrying voting rights from 46,24,318 (6.093%) to 46,41,956 (6.116%). His overall interest, including convertible securities, stands at 51,41,956 instruments, representing 6.116% of the total share capital and 4.96% of the diluted share capital.

Acquisition details

The transaction involved only equity shares, with no change in pledged stakes or other voting rights instruments. The company's total equity share capital remains at ₹75,89,53,180, divided into 7,58,95,318 equity shares of ₹10 each.

What the numbers show

Aravindan's holding in warrants remains constant at 5,00,000, which constitutes approximately 9.7% of his total instrument holdings (51,41,956). This indicates that while he is adding to his direct equity exposure through open market purchases, his potential future voting power from convertible instruments has not changed during this period.

S. Anandavadivel, a promoter of WS Industries , acquired 15,000 equity shares of the company on August 14, 2026. The transaction was executed through the open market, resulting in a marginal increase in his ownership stake. Following the purchase, Anandavadivel’s total holding stands at 46,39,297 shares, representing 6.112% of the company’s total voting capital.

The acquisition was disclosed to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India in compliance with Regulation 29(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The disclosure was filed on August 18, 2026, from Chennai.

Acquisition Details

Prior to this transaction, Anandavadivel held 46,24,297 equity shares, which accounted for 6.092% of the total voting capital. He also held 5,00,000 warrants or convertible securities, representing 4.96% of the diluted share capital. None of these holdings were encumbered.

The total equity share capital of WS Industries remains at ₹75,89,53,180, divided into 7,58,95,318 equity shares of ₹10 each. The total diluted share capital is ₹1,03,39,53,180, comprising 10,33,95,318 diluted shares.