Sterling Tools promoter gifts 10 lakh shares to relatives
Sterling Tools Limited promoter Anil Aggarwal gifted 10,00,000 equity shares to immediate relatives via an off-market inter-se transfer on June 5, 2026. The disposal reduced his direct shareholding to 14.06%, though the total promoter group holding remains unchanged.

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Anil Aggarwal, Chairman and Whole Time Director of Sterling Tools Limited , disposed of 10,00,000 equity shares representing 2.75% of the total paid-up share capital through an off-market inter-se transfer on June 5, 2026. The shares were transferred by way of gift to immediate relatives within the promoter group, as disclosed to the stock exchanges under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The total shareholding of the promoter and promoter group remains unchanged following this transaction.
Shareholding Details
The transfer involved shares carrying voting rights. Prior to the disposal, Aggarwal held 61,10,583 shares, accounting for 16.81% of the company's equity. Post-transaction, his direct holding stands at 51,10,583 shares, which constitutes 14.06% of the total paid-up capital.
| Metric | Pre-Disposal | Post-Disposal |
|---|---|---|
| Shares held by Anil Aggarwal | 61,10,583 | 51,10,583 |
| Percentage of total share capital | 16.81% | 14.06% |
| Shares transferred | - | 10,00,000 |
Capital Structure
The equity share capital of Sterling Tools Limited remains at ₹7,26,88,852, divided into 3,63,44,426 shares of ₹2 each. The disclosure confirmed that there are no warrants, convertible securities, or encumbered shares involved in the transaction. The filing was submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on June 8, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Sterling Tools
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.18% | -9.98% | -20.32% | -23.32% | -44.35% | -1.76% |
Does this intra-group transfer signal a potential restructuring of the promoter group's succession plan?
How might the reduction in Anil Aggarwal's direct holding influence his voting power on key board decisions?
Could this gift to relatives be a precursor to further off-market transactions or stake realignments?


































