Grasim Industries has successfully dematerialised 60,611 equity shares during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, according to its compliance certificate filed with stock exchanges under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI Depositories Regulations. The process reflects the ongoing transition of physical shares to electronic form among the company's investor base.
Quarterly Dematerialisation Activity
The dematerialisation activity during Q4FY26 was processed through both major depositories in India. The company handled the conversion of physical share certificates to electronic form across NSDL and CDSL platforms.
Depository Shares Dematerialised Shares Rematerialised NSDL 41,946 - CDSL 18,665 Nil Total 60,611 Nil
NSDL processed the majority of dematerialisation requests with 41,946 shares, while CDSL handled 18,665 shares. No shares were rematerialised during the quarter, indicating a continued preference for electronic holdings.
Overall Dematerialisation Status
As of March 31, 2026, Grasim Industries reported total dematerialised shares of 67,74,34,039, which represents 99.54% of the company's total equity share capital. This high percentage demonstrates the widespread adoption of electronic share holding among the company's investor community.
Regulatory Compliance
The company confirmed that all securities received for dematerialisation during the quarter were properly verified and processed. Physical share certificates were mutilated and cancelled following due verification procedures, with the respective depositories being substituted as registered owners in the company's records. The dematerialised securities remain listed on the same stock exchanges where the original physical securities were traded.
Grasim Industries Limited has received a strong ESG rating from a SEBI-registered rating agency, reflecting the company's commitment to environmental, social, and governance practices. The rating assessment demonstrates the company's leadership position in sustainable business practices and ESG risk management.
ESG Rating Details
Care ESG Ratings Limited (CareEdge-ESG), a SEBI-registered Category I ESG Rating Provider, has assigned Grasim Industries Limited an ESG rating with the following specifications:
Parameter: Details ESG Score: 85.4 Rating Symbol: CareEdge-ESG 1+ Rating Date: April 9th, 2026 Business Model: Issuer Pay
The CareEdge-ESG 1+ rating symbol indicates a leadership position in managing ESG risk through best-in-class disclosures, policies and performance. This rating reflects the company's strong commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance practices.
Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure
The ESG rating disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The announcement follows the SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30th, 2026, which mandates disclosure of ESG ratings by listed companies.
Grasim Industries engaged Care ESG Ratings Limited following an 'issuer pay' business model for their ESG ratings services. The rating agency conducted its assessment based on their established methodology for evaluating companies' ESG performance and risk management capabilities.
Communication and Transparency
The company has informed both major Indian stock exchanges about this development. Additionally, the communication has been uploaded on the company's official website at www.grasim.com , ensuring transparency and accessibility for all stakeholders.
The disclosure was also shared with international partners including Luxembourg Stock Exchange and Citi Bank N.A. for their depository receipt and custodial services, reflecting the company's commitment to maintaining transparency across all markets where it operates.
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