Jupiter Wagons Promoter Sagarika Gupta Seeks Reclassification to Public Shareholder Category
Sagarika Gupta, holding 0.01% of Jupiter Wagons' shares, has requested reclassification from 'Promoter and Promoter Group' to 'Public' category. Gupta, who inherited shares from her late father, states she doesn't control or manage the company. The request requires approvals from the company's Board, NSE, BSE, and compliance with SEBI regulations. Gupta has provided compliance assurances, including not holding special rights or board representation. Jupiter Wagons also announced a board meeting on August 12, 2025, to approve Q2 2025 financial results.

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Jupiter Wagons , a prominent player in the Indian wagon manufacturing industry, has received a request from promoter Sagarika Gupta to reclassify her shareholding from the 'Promoter and Promoter Group' category to the 'Public' category. This development comes as part of the company's ongoing efforts to maintain transparency and comply with regulatory requirements.
Shareholding Details
Sagarika Gupta currently holds 55,100 equity shares, representing 0.01% of Jupiter Wagons' total equity share capital. These shares were transmitted to her following the demise of her father, Late Samir Kumar Gupta, who was a promoter of the company.
Reasons for Reclassification
In her request dated August 5, 2025, Gupta stated several key points:
- She does not exercise control over the company.
- She is not involved in the management of Jupiter Wagons.
- She holds no special rights in the company.
Regulatory Process
The reclassification request is subject to a multi-step approval process:
- Analysis and approval by the Board of Directors of Jupiter Wagons Limited
- Approval from the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE)
- Approval from BSE Limited
- Compliance with applicable regulatory conditions as specified under Regulation 31A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
Compliance Assurances
In her letter to the Board of Directors, Gupta provided several compliance assurances:
- She, along with persons related to her, do not hold more than ten percent of the total voting rights in the company.
- They do not have any special rights through formal or informal arrangements, including shareholder agreements.
- They will not be represented on the board of directors or act as key managerial personnel in the company.
- They are not classified as 'wilful defaulters' or fugitive economic offenders.
Gupta also committed to complying with the conditions mentioned under Regulation 31A(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations for a period of not less than three years from the date of reclassification.
Upcoming Board Meeting
In a separate announcement, Jupiter Wagons Limited has scheduled a board meeting for August 12, 2025, to consider and approve the unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company has also reminded that the trading window for dealing in its securities remains closed for all designated persons and insiders until 48 hours after the declaration of these financial results.
This reclassification request and the upcoming financial results announcement highlight Jupiter Wagons' commitment to regulatory compliance and transparent corporate governance practices.
Historical Stock Returns for Jupiter Wagons
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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-1.50% | -2.68% | -11.75% | -2.81% | -40.93% | +2,487.16% |