News Orders & Deals Yatra Online Promoter Voluntarily Discloses 1.8% Equity Sale for Legal ExpensesYatra Online Promoter Voluntarily Discloses 1.8% Equity Sale for Legal Expenses
Yatra Online Limited announced that its promoter THCL Travel Holding Cyprus Limited voluntarily disclosed the sale of 28.33 lakh equity shares (1.8% stake) in the open market on February 17, 2026. The transaction reduced the promoter's shareholding from 57.4% to 55.6%, with proceeds intended for legal and compliance expenses. The company clarified this was a voluntary disclosure as the change remained below SEBI's 2% mandatory reporting threshold, and the promoter indicated no further sales are anticipated in the near future.
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Yatra Online Limited has received a voluntary disclosure from its promoter entity regarding a strategic equity sale conducted to fund operational expenses. The travel services company announced that THCL Travel Holding Cyprus Limited, its promoter, sold 28.33 lakh equity shares representing 1.8% of the company's total equity on February 17, 2026.
Transaction Details
The share sale was executed through the open market, with proceeds designated for specific corporate purposes. According to the company's filing, the funds will be utilized to cover legal and compliance expenses of the promoter entity and promoter group entity, including Yatra Online Inc., which maintains a listing on the Nasdaq exchange in the United States.
| Transaction Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Shares Sold: | 28.33 lakh equity shares |
| Percentage of Total Equity: | 1.8% |
| Sale Date: | February 17, 2026 |
| Sale Method: | Open Market |
| Purpose: | Legal and compliance expenses |
Shareholding Impact
The transaction resulted in a reduction of the promoter's stake in Yatra Online Limited. The shareholding structure reflects the following changes:
| Shareholding Position: | Before Sale | After Sale | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Shares: | 9,00,64,398 | 8,72,31,398 | -28,33,000 |
| Percentage Holding: | 57.4% | 55.6% | -1.8% |
| Total Company Shares: | 15,69,16,193 | 15,69,16,193 | No change |
Regulatory Compliance
The company emphasized that this disclosure was made on a voluntary basis, as the transaction did not trigger mandatory reporting requirements under SEBI regulations. Specifically, the disclosure was not required under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, since the change in promoter shareholding remained below the 2% threshold that mandates such reporting.
Future Outlook
Regarding future transactions, the promoter entity has indicated no immediate plans for additional share sales. The company stated that the promoter does not foresee any further sale in the near future, providing clarity on potential future changes to the shareholding structure.
The disclosure was formally communicated to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, where Yatra Online Limited maintains its stock listings under the symbol YATRA and scrip code 543992 respectively.
Historical Stock Returns for Yatra Online
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.14% | +2.46% | -4.45% | +4.69% | +98.78% | +13.04% |
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