The Exchange has received the disclosure under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 for Axis Trustee Services Ltd
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Axis Trustee Services Ltd, acting as Security/Debenture Trustee (not a promoter), filed a disclosure under SEBI SAST Regulation 29(2) regarding the release of pledged shares of Cineline India Ltd. On April 15, 2025, 9,00,000 equity shares were released from pledge, followed by another 12,75,000 shares on April 16, 2025, totalling 21,75,000 shares (6.35% of total share capital). Before the release, 78,29,000 shares (22.85%) were encumbered; after the release, 56,54,000 shares (16.50%) remain pledged with the trustee. The note clarifies that Axis Trustee holds no beneficial interest in the shares — they were pledged purely as security for a debt/debenture instrument.
This is a positive development for shareholders as it indicates partial de-leveraging — the underlying borrower (likely a promoter-group entity) has freed up 6.35% of share capital from encumbrance, which can reduce forced-selling risk. However, since Axis Trustee is not a promoter, this does not change promoter shareholding and is largely a technical/structural event with limited direct stock price impact.