Ward Wizard Solutions Creates Pledge on 1.5 Crore Mangalam Industrial Shares
Ward Wizard Solutions India Private Limited has created a pledge on 1,50,00,000 equity shares of Mangalam Industrial Finance Limited in favor of Blacksoil Capital Private Limited. The pledge, created on April 7, 2026, represents 1.05% of the total share capital and serves as collateral for financial assistance to a group company. The transaction was disclosed under SEBI takeover regulations, with the complete promoter shareholding structure revealing Ward Wizard's 1.08% voting rights and various other promoter holdings including Yatin Sanjay Gupte's 5.98% stake.

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Mangalam Industrial Finance has received a comprehensive disclosure from Ward Wizard Solutions India Private Limited regarding the creation of a pledge on 1,50,00,000 equity shares. The pledge was created in favor of Blacksoil Capital Private Limited on April 7, 2026, as per the regulatory filing submitted on April 9, 2026, under SEBI takeover regulations.
Pledge Creation Details
The pledged shares represent 1.05% of the total share capital of Mangalam Industrial Finance Limited. Ward Wizard Solutions India Private Limited, acting as a promoter entity along with Person Acting in Concert (PAC) Mr. Yatin Sanjay Gupte, disclosed this transaction under Regulation 31(2) and 31(3) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Pledged Shares: | 1,50,00,000 equity shares |
| Percentage of Total Capital: | 1.05% |
| Pledge Creation Date: | April 7, 2026 |
| Reporting Date: | April 9, 2026 |
| Beneficiary: | Blacksoil Capital Private Limited |
| Mode of Transaction: | Creation of Pledge |
Agreement and Regulatory Framework
The pledge creation stems from an agreement dated March 27, 2026, executed between the parties. According to the disclosure, the pledge serves as collateral for financial assistance availed to a group company. The 1,50,00,000 equity shares held by Ward Wizard Solutions in Mangalam Industrial Finance have been pledged to secure the borrower's financial obligations.
| Agreement Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Pledge Agreement Date: | March 27, 2026 |
| Purpose: | Collateral for financial assistance |
| Security Type: | Pledge of equity shares |
| Regulatory Compliance: | SEBI Master Circular dated February 16, 2023 |
Current Shareholding Structure
Following the pledge creation, the combined shareholding pattern shows Ward Wizard Solutions India Private Limited maintaining its voting rights while increasing its encumbered shares. The disclosure reveals the complete promoter shareholding structure in Mangalam Industrial Finance Limited.
| Promoter Details: | Shareholding | Percentage | Encumbered Shares | Encumbered % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Wizard Solutions: | 1,55,20,496 | 1.08% | 1,50,00,000 | 1.05% |
| Yatin Sanjay Gupte (PAC): | 8,52,72,898 | 5.98% | 8,50,00,000 | 5.96% |
| Venkata Ramana Revuru: | 13,46,30,090 | 9.45% | - | - |
| Sojan Vettukkallel Avirachan: | 25,00,27,310 | 17.54% | - | - |
| Garuda Mart India Pvt Ltd: | 4,71,93,171 | 3.31% | - | - |
Company and Regulatory Information
The disclosure was signed by Sanjay Mahadev Gupte, Director of Ward Wizard Solutions India Private Limited (DIN: 08286993), and submitted to BSE Limited and the Board of Directors of Mangalam Industrial Finance Limited. Ward Wizard Solutions India Private Limited operates under CIN: U74900GJ2016PTC086439 with its registered office in Vadodara, Gujarat. The company's shares are listed on BSE Limited under scrip code 537800, with a total equity capital of Rs. 1,42,51,29,928 comprising 1,42,51,29,928 equity shares of Re. 1 face value each.
Historical Stock Returns for Mangalam Industrial Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.27% | +1.30% | -12.36% | -53.01% | -51.25% | +9.86% |
What financial challenges might Ward Wizard Solutions' group company be facing that required pledging shares as collateral for additional funding?
How might this increased encumbrance level affect Ward Wizard Solutions' ability to participate in future capital raising or strategic decisions at Mangalam Industrial Finance?
Could this pledge arrangement signal potential consolidation moves by Blacksoil Capital within the industrial finance sector?


































