Steel Exchange India Ltd: 18.61 Crore Shares Pledged to Catalyst Trusteeship as Debenture Security
Catalyst Trusteeship Limited disclosed the creation of a pledge over 18,61,55,375 equity shares of Steel Exchange India Ltd on December 15, 2025, representing 14.93% of total share capital. The company is acting as debenture trustee for Vizag Profiles Private Limited under a debenture trust deed dated December 6, 2025. This disclosure fulfills an earlier undertaking made on December 9, 2025, and complies with SEBI regulations for substantial acquisition disclosures.

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Catalyst Trusteeship Limited has formally disclosed the creation of a significant pledge arrangement involving equity shares of Steel Exchange India Ltd (SEIL) under SEBI's Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers Regulations, 2011. The disclosure, made on December 16, 2025, pertains to a pledge created on December 15, 2025, as part of debenture security arrangements.
Pledge Transaction Details
The pledge arrangement involves substantial equity holdings in Steel Exchange India Ltd, as detailed below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Pledged Shares: | 18,61,55,375 equity shares |
| Percentage of Total Share Capital: | 14.93% |
| Percentage of Diluted Share Capital: | 14.59% |
| Pledge Creation Date: | December 15, 2025 |
| Mode of Transaction: | Pledge of equity shares |
Parties Involved
The transaction involves multiple entities with specific roles in the debenture arrangement:
- Pledgee: Catalyst Trusteeship Limited (acting as Debenture Trustee)
- Target Company: Steel Exchange India Ltd (SEIL)
- Pledgor/Issuer: Vizag Profiles Private Limited
- Additional Entity: Umashiv Garments Private Limited
Catalyst Trusteeship Limited is acting in its capacity as debenture trustee for the benefit of debenture holders of Vizag Profiles Private Limited under a Non-Convertible Debenture arrangement.
Regulatory Context
This disclosure represents the fulfillment of an earlier undertaking made by Catalyst Trusteeship Limited on December 9, 2025. The company had previously disclosed an undertaking to create a pledge in the future under the Debenture Trust Deed dated December 6, 2025. The current disclosure confirms the actual creation of the pledge as committed under the earlier arrangement.
Share Capital Structure
The disclosure provides comprehensive details about Steel Exchange India Ltd's share capital structure:
| Capital Type: | Number of Shares | Face Value |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Share Capital (Before Transaction): | 1,24,72,20,542 | ₹1 each |
| Equity Share Capital (After Transaction): | 1,24,72,20,542 | ₹1 each |
| Total Diluted Share Capital: | 1,27,55,18,412 | ₹1 each |
The transaction does not alter the total equity share capital of Steel Exchange India Ltd, as it involves only the creation of a pledge over existing shares rather than any transfer of ownership.
Compliance and Documentation
The disclosure has been filed with both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, where Steel Exchange India Ltd shares are listed. The documentation was signed by Deesha Srikkanth, Senior Vice President of Catalyst Trusteeship Limited, from Mumbai on December 16, 2025. This regulatory filing ensures transparency and compliance with SEBI's substantial acquisition disclosure requirements for market participants and investors.
Historical Stock Returns for Steel Exchange India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.82% | +2.33% | -5.32% | +4.50% | -21.72% | +127.79% |













































