Sudarshan Pharma promoter pledges 0.83% stake for personal loan
Sudarshan Pharma Industries Limited disclosed that promoter Mr. Hemal Vasantrai Mehta pledged 20,00,000 shares, representing 0.83% of the total share capital, on June 3, 2026. The encumbrance was created in favor of Mr. Kirit Ratilal Shah to secure a loan taken by the promoter for personal reasons. This revised filing rectifies discrepancies in the post-event holding tally and discloses the reason for the pledge.

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Sudarshan Pharma Industries Limited disclosed that promoter Mr. Hemal Vasantrai Mehta has pledged 0.83% of the company's total share capital to secure a personal loan. The encumbrance involves 20,00,000 shares and was created on June 3, 2026, in favor of Mr. Kirit Ratilal Shah. This disclosure, submitted to BSE Limited, rectifies previous errors regarding post-event holding tallies and provides the specific reason for the pledge, which was initially omitted.
The revised filing addresses queries raised by the exchange regarding the original submission made on June 5, 2026. Specifically, the company corrected the format to comply with Regulation 31(1) and 31(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, as per the circular effective August 5, 2015. The document confirms that the pledge was a creation of encumbrance rather than a release or invocation.
Details of Encumbrance
The following table outlines the specifics of the share pledge disclosed by the promoter:
| Name of Promoter | Promoter Holding (Shares) | Promoter Holding (%) | Pledged Shares | Pledged Shares (%) | Date of Creation | Type of Event | Reason for Encumbrance | Entity in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Hemal Vasantrai Mehta | 6,40,21,020 | 26.60% | 20,00,000 | 0.83% | 03/06/2026 | Creation | Loan taken by the Promoter for personal reasons | Mr. Kirit Ratilal Shah |
Prior to this event, the promoter had no encumbered shares. Following the creation of the pledge, the total number of encumbered shares stands at 20,00,000. The disclosure was signed by Hemal Mehta, Promoter, and countersigned by Nirav Shah, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on July 14, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Sudarshan Pharma Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.81% | +3.35% | +11.97% | +80.17% | +43.47% | +499.71% |
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