Western Carriers (India) Ltd promoter and Chairman Rajendra Sethia acquired 66,000 equity shares through the open market on September 29, 2026. This transaction increases his stake in the logistics company by 0.065% of the total issued and paid-up share capital.

The acquisition was disclosed under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The filing confirms that the purchase was executed via open market transactions rather than preferential allotment or inter-se transfer.

Holding pattern update

Following this acquisition, Sethia’s total holding in voting rights shares has increased from 7,44,58,711 to 7,45,24,711. His percentage ownership in the company’s paid-up capital has risen from 73.031% to 73.096%.

The company’s total equity share capital remains unchanged at 10,19,55,213 equity shares with a face value of ₹5 each. There are no encumbrances, pledges, or liens associated with the newly acquired shares or the existing holding.

What the Numbers Show

The marginal increase in promoter holding signals continued confidence from the leadership team despite the small absolute volume. With the promoter group already controlling over 73% of the company, this incremental buy reinforces the existing high concentration of ownership without significantly altering the public float.

Western Carriers (India) Ltd has closed its trading window for all designated persons effective October 1, 2026. This measure is taken in compliance with SEBI regulations prior to the announcement of the company's financial performance for the second quarter and first half of the current fiscal year.

The restriction applies to all designated persons and their immediate relatives. It prohibits them from dealing in the securities of the company during this period to prevent potential misuse of unpublished price-sensitive information regarding the upcoming results.

Reopening timeline

The trading window is scheduled to reopen 48 hours after the declaration of the unaudited financial results. These results cover the standalone and consolidated financials for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026.

The company stated that the specific date for the Board Meeting to consider and approve these results will be intimated in due course. The closure notice was signed by Sapna Kochar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on September 28, 2026.

Compliance details

The action is pursuant to the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended, and the company's internal Code of Conduct. This code regulates, monitors, and reports trading activities by designated persons.

Investors should note that no trading by insiders is permitted until the public disclosure of the financial results is made and the mandatory cooling-off period has elapsed.