Data Patterns Promoter Rekha Murthy Rangarajan's Shareholding Drops to 19.06%

Data Patterns (India) Limited , a mid-cap aerospace and defence company, has reported another significant change in its promoter shareholding structure. Ms. Rekha Murthy Rangarajan, a promoter and Whole-time Director, has seen her total shareholding decrease to 19.06% following the release of pledged shares.

Latest Shareholding Changes

According to the latest disclosure under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, Ms. Rangarajan released 5,51,348 pledged shares through off-market transactions. The transactions occurred on multiple dates: September 30, 2025, November 21, 2025, and December 12-26, 2025.

Transaction Details:	Shares	Percentage
Shares Released from Pledge:	5,51,348	0.98%
Transaction Mode:	Off-market	-
Transaction Dates:	Sep 30, Nov 21, Dec 12-26, 2025	-

Current Shareholding Structure

Following these transactions, Ms. Rangarajan's shareholding composition has been significantly restructured:

Shareholding Category:	Before Transaction	After Transaction	Change
Voting Rights Shares:	1,06,49,948 (19.02%)	1,06,49,948 (19.02%)	No change
Encumbered Shares:	5,71,973 (1.02%)	20,625 (0.04%)	-5,51,348
Total Shareholding:	1,12,21,921 (20.04%)	1,06,70,573 (19.06%)	-5,51,348

Market Context

Data Patterns (India) Limited operates in the aerospace and defence sector and maintains its listing on both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The company's equity share capital remains unchanged at 1,06,49,948 shares. The significant reduction in encumbered shares from 1.02% to just 0.04% indicates a substantial deleveraging of the promoter's holdings.

This latest development follows previous changes in the promoter's shareholding structure, reflecting ongoing adjustments in the company's ownership pattern. The reduction in pledged shares may be viewed positively by investors as it reduces potential overhang concerns in the stock.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-0.76%	-2.64%	+3.73%	+17.36%	+84.85%	+325.60%

Data Patterns (India) Limited has received an upgraded credit rating from ICRA Limited, as communicated to the stock exchanges. ICRA has upgraded Data Patterns' long-term credit rating to A- (Stable) from A- (Positive), while reaffirming the short-term rating at A1 for total bank facilities worth ₹775.00 crores.

Credit Rating Details

ICRA Limited has made the following rating changes for Data Patterns' bank facilities:

Facility Type	Amount	Previous Rating	Current Rating	Action
Long-term Fund-based Cash Credit	₹50.00 crores	ICRA A- (Positive)	ICRA A- (Stable)	Upgraded
Short-term Non-fund based Bank Guarantee	₹725.00 crores	ICRA A1	ICRA A1	Reaffirmed
Total Bank Facilities	₹775.00 crores

The most significant development is the upgrade of the long-term rating, where ICRA has revised the outlook from Positive to Stable while maintaining the A- grade. This change indicates that the rating agency views the company's financial position as having stabilized at the current level.

Bank Facility Distribution

The rated bank facilities are distributed across multiple banking partners:

Long-term Facilities (₹50.00 crores)

Rating: ICRA A- (Stable)
Facility Type: Cash Credit

Short-term Facilities (₹725.00 crores)

The short-term bank guarantee facilities are spread across major banks:

Bank	Amount
ICICI Bank Limited	₹90.00 crores
State Bank of India	₹100.00 crores
Other Banks	₹535.00 crores

This credit rating upgrade reflects an improvement in Data Patterns' creditworthiness and financial stability, which may positively impact the company's ability to secure financing and manage its financial obligations.