W.S. Industries Audit Committee Finds No Notional Gain
W.S. Industries (India) Limited reported that the Audit Committee's review of trading transactions by M/s. Renaatus Procon Private Limited during the Trading Window closure period resulted in a computed loss rather than a gain. The weighted average purchase price of Rs. 75.46 per share exceeded the closing market prices on the benchmark date of 18th May 2026. Therefore, the company confirmed that no notional gain arises and no disgorgement amount is payable.

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W.S. Industries (India) Limited has submitted an additional disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, regarding the examination of trading transactions by M/s. Renaatus Procon Private Limited ("RPPL"). This follows the company's previous disclosures dated 29th and 30th April 2026 concerning the review of share purchases made during the Trading Window closure period.
Background and Methodology
The Board of Directors approved the Audited Financial Results for the quarter and financial year ended 31st March 2026 on 14th May 2026. Consequently, the Trading Window, which was closed pursuant to the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 ("PIT Regulations"), reopened. The company designated 18th May 2026, the first trading day following the reopening, as the benchmark date for computing notional gain. The Audit Committee had previously adopted a conservative methodology for this calculation.
Transaction Details
RPPL purchased 2,000 equity shares during the Trading Window closure period in April 2026. The transaction details are as follows:
| Date of Transaction | No. of Shares | Purchase Value (Rs.) | Purchase Price per Share (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.04.2026 | 1,000 | 76,075 | 76.08 |
| 09.04.2026 | 1,000 | 74,850 | 74.85 |
| Total | 2,000 | 1,50,925 |
The weighted average purchase price (WAP) was calculated at Rs. 75.46 per share, derived by dividing the total purchase consideration of Rs. 1,50,925 by 2,000 shares.
Notional Gain Computation
The closing market prices on the benchmark date (18th May 2026) were Rs. 67.50 on the BSE and Rs. 66.92 on the NSE. Applying the formula: Notional Gain = (Closing Price on Benchmark Date - Weighted Average Purchase Price) × Total Quantity of Shares, the computation yielded a negative value under both exchanges.
| Particulars | BSE | NSE |
|---|---|---|
| Total Quantity of Shares Purchased | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Weighted Average Purchase Price (Rs.) | 75.46 | 75.46 |
| Closing Price on 18.05.2026 (Rs.) | 67.50 | 66.92 |
| Variance per Share (Rs.) | (7.96) | (8.54) |
| Computed Gain / (Loss) (Rs.) | (15,920) | (17,080) |
Audit Committee Conclusion
As the computed figures reflected a negative value in both scenarios, the company confirmed that no notional gain arises and therefore no disgorgement amount is payable. This disclosure is without prejudice to the Audit Committee's earlier conclusion that no violation of Regulation 4(1) of the PIT Regulations was established and no instance of trading while in possession of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) was observed. The company stated that this disclosure is made in the interest of transparency, good governance, and regulatory prudence.
Historical Stock Returns for WS Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.19% | -2.49% | -6.92% | -10.25% | -6.49% | +1,139.09% |
How might SEBI respond to W.S. Industries' self-disclosure methodology, and could this case set a precedent for how other listed companies handle Trading Window violation investigations?
Given that RPPL incurred a notional loss rather than a gain on these transactions, what regulatory or reputational risks could still emerge for the company or RPPL despite the Audit Committee's clean chit?
Could the repeated disclosures across April and May 2026 signal broader governance concerns at W.S. Industries, and how might institutional investors reassess their exposure to the stock?


































