Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited's promoter, the President of India represented through the Ministry of Railways, held 49,91,72,170 equity shares of the company as on March 31, 2026. The promoter confirmed that no pledge or encumbrance was created on these shares during the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
The disclosure under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI Takeover Regulations was submitted to the National Stock Exchange and BSE Limited simultaneously. The Ministry of Railways, as the authorized signatory for the President of India, confirmed that no direct or indirect encumbrance was created on IRCTC shares during FY2025-26. The confirmation covers the full fiscal year from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
IRCTC filed the promoter disclosure with both exchanges on June 19, 2026. The company secretary, Suman Kalra, confirmed the submission on behalf of IRCTC. The Ministry of Railways had originally communicated the disclosure to IRCTC on April 6, 2026, following which IRCTC prepared the exchange filings.
The promoter noted that PAN details are exempted since the promoter is the central government. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers Regulations, 2011. The regulation mandates that promoters provide an annual declaration to stock exchanges on whether any shares held by them are encumbered.
No shares of IRCTC were pledged against any loan, credit facility, or other obligation during the period. The promoter holding stood entirely free of any encumbrance or security interest throughout FY2025-26.
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