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Master Trust Ltd promoters, Harjeet Singh Arora and Rajinder Kumar Singhania, have filed their annual shareholding and encumbrance disclosure for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The filing confirms that no new pledges were created on their shares beyond those already disclosed, adhering to SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Harjeet Singh Arora holds 1,58,68,480 shares, with 75,00,000 currently encumbered. Rajinder Kumar Singhania holds 2,87,28,570 shares, with 75,00,000 also encumbered. Promoter holdings for Master Trust Ltd stood at approximately 71.93% as of March 2026.
These disclosures are crucial for market transparency, offering investors insight into promoter holdings and potential leverage. The confirmation of no new encumbrances suggests a stable promoter outlook. Promoters of Master Trust have a history of using shareholdings as collateral for subsidiary financing. In March 2026, 40,00,000 equity shares were pledged to support financing for its subsidiary, Master Capital Services Limited, which recently received in-principle SEBI approval to sponsor a mutual fund.
This filing enhances clarity on promoter stake stability for FY2025-26, reinforcing regulatory compliance and continued promoter commitment. Investors will likely monitor future quarterly disclosures for any shifts, track the progress of Master Capital Services Limited's mutual fund venture, and analyze Master Trust's upcoming financial results.