Victory XII releases encumbrance on 2.12B HZL shares
Victory XII Pte. Ltd. released encumbrance on 2,116,884,819 shares of Hindustan Zinc Limited, representing 50.10% of the total share capital, following the prepayment of a term loan facility on June 17, 2026. The disclosure was made to stock exchanges under SEBI Takeover Regulations. The equity share capital of the target company remains unchanged at 4,22,53,19,000 shares.

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Victory XII Pte. Ltd. has released encumbrance on 2,116,884,819 shares of Hindustan Zinc Limited , representing 50.10% of the total share capital, following the prepayment of a term loan facility on June 17, 2026. The disclosure was submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited under Regulation 29(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
The entity acted as the agent to the finance parties under a facility agreement dated July 16, 2024, connected to undertakings provided by Vedanta Limited regarding the equity shares of Hindustan Zinc Limited. All encumbrances created pursuant to the facility agreement were fully released effective from the date of prepayment.
The release of encumbrance impacts 50.10% of the total voting capital of the target company. Prior to the release, the shares were held in the nature of encumbrance. Following the transaction, the acquirer holds nil shares encumbered with it.
Shareholding Details
| Parameter | Number of Shares | % of Total Share Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Before Release | ||
| Shares in nature of encumbrance | 2,116,884,819 | 50.10 |
| Release Details | ||
| Shares released | 2,116,884,819 | 50.10 |
| After Release | ||
| Shares encumbered | Nil | Nil |
The equity share capital of Hindustan Zinc Limited remains at 4,22,53,19,000 equity shares of ₹2 each, aggregating ₹8,45,06,38,000. The disclosure references the shareholding pattern for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Hindustan Zinc
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.71% | +2.38% | -9.39% | -2.64% | +31.03% | +72.78% |
How will the removal of encumbrances on 50.10% of the shares impact Vedanta Limited's ability to divest or monetize its stake in Hindustan Zinc?
What are the likely implications for Hindustan Zinc's stock price and trading volume following this significant increase in free float?
Does this prepayment signal a shift in Vedanta Limited's capital allocation strategy or debt management approach?

































