Promoter and Chairman and Managing Director Rajendra Sethia acquired 1,00,000 equity shares of Western Carriers (India) Ltd through the open market on September 18, 2026.

The acquisition increases Sethia’s holding to 7,43,53,711 shares, representing 72.928% of the company’s total issued and paid-up share capital. This follows a pre-acquisition holding of 7,42,53,711 shares, or 72.830%.

What the Numbers Show

The purchase adds 0.098% to the promoter’s voting rights. The total equity share capital remains unchanged at 10,19,55,213 equity shares with a face value of ₹5 each. No encumbrances or pledges were reported on the acquired shares.

The disclosure was filed under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The company secretary, Sapna Kochar, confirmed the details in a filing dated September 19, 2026.

Western Carriers (India) Ltd will interact with analysts and institutional investors on September 23, 2026. The company announced the schedule pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.

The interaction forms part of the Bharat Maritime Renaissance Investor Conference 2026. Officials from Western Carriers will engage in both one-on-one and group discussions with market participants.

Meeting Details

The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, starting at 9:30 am. The meeting mode is physical, allowing for direct engagement between company management and investors.

Discussions during the session will be based solely on publicly available information. The schedule remains subject to change due to exigencies on the part of the analysts, investors, or the company.

Regulatory Compliance

Sapna Kochar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, signed the intimation letter dated September 18, 2026. The disclosure was submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

The complete details are available on the company’s website. Investors are advised to note that the schedule may be updated based on logistical requirements.