Grand Foundry Limited: Promoters Seek Reclassification Post Open Offer Completion
Grand Foundry Limited announces that erstwhile promoters, Rakesh Kumar Bansal and Gaurav Goyal, have requested re-classification to 'Non-Promoter/Public' status. This follows Sar Televenture Limited's acquisition of 70.17% shares and completion of an open offer on September 28, 2026. Both promoters have sold their entire stakes.
A change in promoter status is a significant corporate event that can impact governance and future strategic direction, warranting a medium impact assessment.
The announcement details a change in promoter status due to a completed acquisition and open offer, which is a procedural regulatory filing. It does not inherently imply positive or negative financial performance or business outlook.
Grand Foundry Limited has announced that following the acquisition of 70.17% equity shares by Sar Televenture Limited and the subsequent completion of an open offer on September 28, 2026, the erstwhile promoters, Mr. Rakesh Kumar Bansal and Mr. Gaurav Goyal, have requested re-classification from "Promoter/Promoter Group" to "Non-Promoter/Public" category. This re-classification is sought under Regulation 31A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Bansal previously held 14.04% (42,71,452 shares) and Mr. Gaurav Goyal held 56.13% (1,70,80,288 shares) of the paid-up equity share capital. Post the open offer, both have transferred their entire shareholding to Sar Televenture Limited off-market, as per the Share Purchase Agreement dated March 3, 2026. Consequently, they now hold nil equity shares and are not involved in the company's management or board.
The open offer process, which followed a Public Announcement on March 16, 2026, was completed on September 28, 2026. The company has confirmed that the outgoing promoters meet the criteria for re-classification, including not exercising control, not being involved in management, not holding board positions, and not possessing special rights. The company will proceed with the re-classification process subject to fulfilling all applicable conditions and regulatory approvals.
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Grand Foundry Limited filed this with the NSE as a statutory disclosure, categorised under substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers. It is a primary document, not a recommendation, and the desk marks it medium impact: worth reading, rarely worth acting on by itself.
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