Star Health promoters confirm no encumbrance on shares in FY26
Rekha Jhunjhunwala confirmed to exchanges that promoters of Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited held no encumbrances on their shares during FY 2025-26. The filing, compliant with SEBI regulations, detailed holdings exceeding 10 crore shares. Additionally, the company clarified that two relatives of the late founder hold no shares and are not part of the promoter group.

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Promoters of Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited have confirmed that no shares held by them were encumbered during the financial year 2025-26. Rekha Jhunjhunwala, acting in her individual capacity and as the nominee of the Late Mr Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, submitted the disclosure to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on April 7, 2026. The declaration was made in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
The filing confirms that neither the promoters nor the persons acting in concert with them created any direct or indirect encumbrance over their shareholding in star health insurance during the specified period. The disclosure covers the holdings of the promoter group entities, including the shares held by the deceased promoter, Late Rakesh Jhunjunwala.
Shareholding Details
The disclosure provides a detailed breakdown of the shares held by the promoter and promoter group entities as on March 31, 2026. The total holdings declared amount to over 10 crore shares, with no encumbrance reported by any entity.
| Sr. No. | Name | Category | No. of shares held as on March 31, 2026 | Encumbrance during FY 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Late Rakesh Jhunjunwala | Promoter (Deceased) | 8,28,82,958 | No |
| 2. | Rekha Jhunjunwala | Promoter Group | 1,78,70,977 | No |
| 3. | Sudha Gupta | Promoter Group | 2,825 | No |
Clarification on Promoter Group Status
The disclosure included a specific note regarding the categorization of certain individuals. It was clarified that Mr. Rajeshkumar Jhunjhunwala and Mrs. Sushiladevi Gupta hold no shares in the company. They were previously categorized as members of the promoter group solely due to their relationship with the Late Mr Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. The company stated that appropriate steps are being taken to update future disclosures to reflect that they are not members of the promoter group.
Historical Stock Returns for Star Health Insurance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.58% | +11.60% | +16.14% | +25.73% | +32.98% | -36.01% |
How will the absence of encumbrance on promoter shares influence Star Health's ability to raise future capital or secure loans?
What strategic shifts might Rekha Jhunjhunwala consider regarding the substantial holding inherited from the late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala?
Could this clean shareholding structure make Star Health a more attractive target for potential acquisition or takeover bids?

































