Refex Renewables Board Rejects Promoter's Reclassification Request Due to Shareholding Limits
Refex Renewables & Infrastructure Limited's Board unanimously declined promoter Avyan Pashupathy Capital Advisors Private Limited's request to reclassify from promoter to public shareholder category. The decision, announced on February 11, 2026, was based on legal opinion confirming that APCAPL's 30.95% shareholding exceeds the 10% ceiling mandated under SEBI LODR Regulation 31A(3)(b)(i). The reclassification request process began in October 2025 with a revised request submitted in December 2025.

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Refex renewables infrastructure Limited's Board of Directors has unanimously rejected a promoter's request for reclassification from promoter to public shareholder category, citing regulatory compliance issues. The decision was announced following a Board meeting held on February 11, 2026, addressing a request that had been under consideration since October 2025.
Promoter Reclassification Request Details
The request originated from Avyan Pashupathy Capital Advisors Private Limited (APCAPL), one of the company's promoters, who initially sought reclassification on October 31, 2025. APCAPL subsequently submitted a revised reclassification request on December 09, 2025, which the company received on December 12, 2025.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Requesting Entity: | Avyan Pashupathy Capital Advisors Private Limited (APCAPL) |
| Current Status: | Promoter |
| Requested Status: | Public Shareholder |
| Current Shareholding: | 30.95% |
| Initial Request Date: | October 31, 2025 |
| Revised Request Date: | December 09, 2025 |
Board Decision and Legal Analysis
Following the company's earlier Board meeting on November 10, 2025, the Compliance Officer had sought legal opinion from the company's legal counsels regarding APCAPL's reclassification requests. Based on the comprehensive legal analysis received, the Board reached a unanimous decision to decline both the original and revised reclassification requests.
The primary reason for rejection centers on regulatory compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations. APCAPL's current shareholding of 30.95% significantly exceeds the mandatory ceiling of 10% of total voting rights prescribed under Regulation 31A(3)(b)(i) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Regulatory Framework and Compliance
The decision aligns with the provisions of Regulation 31A of the SEBI LODR Regulations, which governs the reclassification of promoters to public shareholder category. The regulation establishes specific criteria that must be met for such reclassification, including shareholding thresholds that ensure proper corporate governance and market transparency.
| Regulatory Aspect: | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Applicable Regulation: | SEBI LODR Regulation 31A(3)(b)(i) |
| Maximum Shareholding Limit: | 10% of total voting rights |
| APCAPL's Current Holding: | 30.95% |
| Compliance Status: | Non-compliant |
Timeline of Events
The reclassification process has been ongoing for several months, with the company maintaining transparency through regular disclosures. The company had previously issued intimations on November 04, 2025, and November 10, 2025, keeping stakeholders informed about the progress of APCAPL's request.
The Board's decision represents the conclusion of a thorough evaluation process that included legal consultation and regulatory analysis. The company has fulfilled its disclosure obligations under Regulation 30 of the SEBI LODR Regulations by promptly communicating the Board's decision to the stock exchanges and stakeholders.
Historical Stock Returns for Refex Renewables Infrastructure
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| +4.99% | +11.71% | -7.29% | -55.15% | -59.59% | +176.66% |


































