Historical Background and Regulatory Actions

  • SEBI Whole Time Member passed Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Order dated 04.06.2013 for non-compliance of Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) requirements
  • Confirmatory Order passed by SEBI on 02.12.2014
  • Company filed appeal with Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), which directed on 11.11.2016 to make application to SEBI seeking permission to delist
  • Company applied to SEBI on 27.03.2017 seeking modification of SEBI Orders to allow voluntary delisting

SEBI Order Dated 30.09.2019

  • SEBI granted relaxation from applicability of Regulation 8(1B)(i) of Delisting Regulations 2009
  • Condition: Delisting offer successful only if promoters acquire at least 60% of existing public shareholding of 11.61% (approximately 6.97% of total shareholding)
  • Company received In-principle Approval from BSE on 08.03.2022 for delisting

Reverse Book Building Process (2022)

  • Book size: 6,27,040 shares
  • Floor price: ₹154 per share
  • Discovered price: ₹900 per share
  • Total valid shares received: 1,63,460 Equity Shares (3.03% of total shareholdings)
  • Result: Delisting process unsuccessful as received shares were below required 6.97% target
  • BSE intimated about outcome on 25.03.2022

Subsequent Developments

  • BSE initiated levying fine on quarterly basis for MPS non-compliance with effect from 16.11.2023
  • Company filed application dated 08.12.2023 to SEBI under Regulation 42 of Delisting Regulations 2021 requesting:
  • Relaxation from strict enforcement of Regulation 38 of LODR (MPS Requirements)
  • Allow acquirers to reach 90% total issued shares post-offer
  • Modify directions of Interim and Confirmatory Orders
  • Direct BSE to defreeze Demat accounts of Promoters/Promoter Groups
  • Grant relaxation from 100% dematerialization requirement for promoters
  • Other necessary exemptions

SEBI Letter Dated 03.12.2024

  • Granted specific relaxations for voluntary delisting purpose subject to conditions
  • Relaxation from requirement to acquire 6.97% shares (now only need to reach 90% total shareholding)
  • Relaxation from MPS compliance requirements
  • Modified prohibition on promoters/directors from buying/selling to allow purchase during delisting process

Delisting Process Initiation (2025)

  • 15.07.2025: Received letter from Apurv Kumar and Anoop Kumar (Promoter Group) expressing intention to delist
  • 15.07.2025: Srujan Alpha Capital Advisors LLP (Merchant Banker) issued Initial Public Announcement under SEBI Delisting Regulations
  • 18.07.2025: Intimated Stock Exchange about Board Meeting scheduled on 27.07.2025 to consider delisting proposal
  • Various communications submitted to BSE regarding postal ballot process, newspaper publication, and voting results

Extension Requests and Denials

  • Company requested SEBI for extension of time for delisting compliance via letters dated 13.10.2025, 09.12.2025, and 07.02.2026
  • SEBI denied extension requests via letters dated 09.12.2025, 02.02.2026, and 24.04.2026
  • Company filed another application dated 04.05.2026 requesting extension and intimated would seek shareholder approval
  • 28.05.2026: Intimated Stock Exchange about postal ballot process for shareholder approval

Financial and Operational Impact

  • BSE levying quarterly fines for MPS non-compliance since November 2023
  • Public shareholding remains at 11.61% as against required 25%
  • Delisting process would provide exit opportunity to public shareholders at discovered price mechanism
  • Company owns 4 five-star hotels located at Jaipur, Khajuraho, Lucknow, and Agra

Current Status

Company remains committed to regulatory compliance and continues to pursue voluntary delisting process with SEBI approvals and shareholder consent.