SBICAP Trustee Company Releases 212,101 Pledged Shares of ICICI Bank Limited
SBICAP Trustee Company Limited released 212,101 pledged shares of ICICI Bank Limited on March 27, 2026, representing 0.0030% of the bank's total share capital. The shares were held as security trustee for Sky Gold and Diamond Limited. Following the release, SBICAP holds no encumbered shares in ICICI Bank.

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SBICAP Trustee Company Limited has announced the release of pledged shares of ICICI Bank Limited under regulatory disclosure requirements. The disclosure was made on April 1, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Share Release Details
The trustee company released a total of 212,101 shares that were previously pledged in its favor. These shares represent 0.0030% of ICICI Bank's total share capital and diluted share capital.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Shares Released | 212,101 |
| Percentage of Total Capital | 0.0030% |
| Release Date | March 27, 2026 |
| Mode of Transaction | Release of Shares |
Holdings Position
Prior to this transaction, SBICAP Trustee Company Limited held 212,101 shares in the nature of encumbrance (pledge) representing 0.0030% of ICICI Bank's total share and voting capital. Following the release, the trustee company's holding position shows:
| Holding Status | Before Release | After Release |
|---|---|---|
| Encumbered Shares | 212,101 (0.0030%) | NIL |
| Total Holdings | 212,101 (0.0030%) | NIL |
Trustee Capacity and Background
SBICAP Trustee Company Limited held these shares in its capacity as Security Trustee for Sky Gold and Diamond Limited, which served as the borrower in the underlying transaction. The company operates as a trustee entity and does not engage in direct lending or borrowing activities.
ICICI Bank Share Capital Structure
As per the latest BSE shareholding pattern dated December 2025, ICICI Bank Limited has an equity share capital comprising 7,150,672,709 equity shares of Rs. 2 each, aggregating to Rs. 14,301,345,418. The bank's shares are listed on both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
The disclosure confirms that SBICAP Trustee Company Limited does not belong to the promoter or promoter group of ICICI Bank Limited. This release represents the complete unwinding of the pledge arrangement for the specified shares.
Historical Stock Returns for ICICI Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.16% | -4.85% | -13.08% | -12.64% | -9.09% | +101.65% |
What was the underlying financial obligation that Sky Gold and Diamond Limited has now fulfilled to trigger this pledge release?
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