WS Industries promoter S. Anandavadivel acquired 10,027 equity shares through open market transactions on August 17 and 18, 2026.

The purchase was disclosed pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The acquisition represents a marginal increase of 0.013% in his stake relative to the total voting capital.

Holding Details

Prior to the transaction, S. Anandavadivel held 46,39,297 equity shares, constituting 6.112% of the total voting capital. He also held 5,00,000 warrants or convertible securities, representing 4.96% of the diluted share capital.

Following the open market purchases, his equity shareholding increased to 46,49,324 shares. This brings his total voting rights stake to 6.125% of the company's paid-up capital.

Capital Structure Context

The company's total equity share capital stands at ₹75,89,53,180, divided into 7,58,95,318 equity shares of ₹10 each. The total diluted share capital is ₹1,03,39,53,180, comprising 10,33,95,318 diluted shares assuming full conversion of outstanding instruments.

No encumbrances were reported on the acquired shares. The promoter's holding in warrants remained unchanged at 5,00,000 units.

Promoter group member Mamatha P acquired 20,000 equity shares of WS Industries through open market transactions on August 18 and 19, 2026. The purchase increased her total shareholding in the company to 10,11,298 equity shares.

The acquisition was disclosed pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The filing confirms that the shares were acquired in the open market, with no encumbrances or pledges attached to the holdings.

Shareholding Pattern Changes

Prior to the transaction, Mamatha P held 9,91,298 equity shares, representing 1.306% of the total voting capital. Following the acquisition, her stake rose to 10,11,298 shares, accounting for 1.332% of the voting capital. Her holding relative to the diluted share capital increased from 0.96% to 0.97%.

The company’s total equity share capital remains unchanged at ₹75,89,53,180, divided into 7,58,95,318 equity shares of ₹10 each. The total diluted share capital stands at ₹1,03,39,53,180, comprising 10,33,95,318 diluted shares.

What the Numbers Show

The acquisition represents a marginal increase in promoter group ownership, with no change in the pledged status of the shares. The absence of any encumbrances on the acquired or existing shares indicates that the promoter group’s current holdings remain unpledged.