Wires & Fabriks receives requests to reclassify promoter group members
Wires & Fabriks (S.A.) Limited received requests from three promoter group members—Mrs. Divisha Khaitan Kedia, Mrs. Pranika Khaitan Rawat, and Mrs. Varshita Khaitan Ruia—to reclassify themselves as public shareholders. Each applicant holds 5,000 equity shares, or 0.16% of the total equity paid-up capital. The requests will be reviewed by the Board of Directors in an upcoming meeting under Regulation 31A of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

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wires & fabriks has received requests from three members of its promoter group seeking reclassification to the public category. The requests were submitted by Mrs. Divisha Khaitan Kedia, Mrs. Pranika Khaitan Rawat, and Mrs. Varshita Khaitan Ruia on May 12, 2026, and received by the company on May 20, 2026. The company intends to place the matter before its Board of Directors in an upcoming meeting to consider the reclassification under Regulation 31A of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The shareholders stated in their letters that they are not directly or indirectly associated with the business of the company and do not have any influence over its business and policy decisions. They further confirmed that they are not involved in the day-to-day activities of the company nor do they exercise any control over its affairs. Consequently, they have requested to be reclassified as public shareholders.
The following table details the shareholding of the applicants as on the date of the request letters:
| SI No | Name | No of Shares | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Divisha Khaitan Kedia | 5000 | 0.16 |
| 2 | Pranika Khaitan Rawat | 5000 | 0.16 |
| 3 | Varshita Khaitan Ruia | 5000 | 0.16 |
Regulatory Compliance
The applicants have confirmed and certified that they do not hold more than ten percent of the total voting rights in the company and do not exercise control over its affairs. They also confirmed they have no special rights through any formal or informal arrangements, are not on the board of directors, and are not key managerial personnel. Additionally, they certified that they are not wilful defaulters or fugitive economic offenders.
The shareholders agreed to comply with the conditions of Regulation 31(3) of the Listing Regulations. They acknowledged that failure to comply with these conditions would result in automatic reclassification as persons belonging to the promoter group. The company will proceed with the requisite compliance and formalities following the Board's decision and subsequent approval by the stock exchange.
Historical Stock Returns for Wires & Fabriks
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | -4.10% | +5.00% | -9.82% | -28.17% | +147.89% |
How might the reclassification of these promoter group members impact the overall promoter shareholding percentage and could it trigger any regulatory thresholds or open offer obligations for Wires & Fabriks?
What are the potential implications for corporate governance at Wires & Fabriks if the promoter group continues to shrink through such reclassifications over time?
Could this reclassification signal a broader strategic shift or succession planning within the Khaitan family's involvement in Wires & Fabriks, and might other promoter group members follow suit?

































