Promoter holding tracker: what to look for
A promoter holding tracker follows how much of a listed company its promoters own, and how that stake moves over time. The data comes from the quarterly shareholding pattern that companies file with the stock exchanges under SEBI LODR Regulation 31, plus the pledge disclosures promoters file separately. A good promoter holding tracker turns those filings into a dated, sourced view of the promoter stake, the change each quarter, and how much of it is pledged.
Definition
A promoter holding tracker
follows the promoter and promoter-group stake in listed companies over time, using the quarterly shareholding pattern filed under SEBI LODR Regulation 31, plus promoter pledge disclosures. It shows the stake, the quarter-over-quarter change, and pledged shares. Source: SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.
Where promoter holding data comes from
Every listed company files a shareholding pattern each quarter, and it must reach the exchanges within 21 days of quarter-end.
21 days
Deadline for a listed company to file its quarterly shareholding pattern after quarter-end
Source: SEBI LODR Regulation 31
That filing breaks ownership into promoter and public, and within promoter into individuals and bodies corporate. Pledge data comes from the separate disclosures promoters file under SEBI's takeover code, which is where a tracker gets the pledged percentage.
What a promoter holding tracker should show
Since the data is public, the value of a tracker is in how cleanly it handles it. Look for these:
| What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Promoter and promoter-group percentage | The headline stake in the company |
| Quarter-over-quarter change | Shows whether promoters added or reduced |
| Pledged percentage | High pledging can signal promoter leverage |
| Link to the original filing | Lets you verify the number yourself |
| Filing date on every figure | Tells you how current the snapshot is |
Why pledging sits next to holding
A promoter's stake and the pledged part of it are two different things, and both matter. A promoter can hold a large stake while having pledged much of it as collateral, which is disclosed under SEBI SAST within 7 working days of the pledge. See what promoter pledging is and how to check promoter pledging for the detail. A tracker that shows holding without pledging tells only half the story.
How current is the data?
The shareholding pattern is a quarterly snapshot, filed within 21 days of quarter-end, so it is not live. Pledge disclosures are more timely. Either way, the filing date is the thing to check before you act on a number. Flock reads these public disclosures, keeps each promoter figure dated and source-linked, and shows the change over time. What any change means for your own decision is your call to make.
Frequently asked questions
What is a promoter holding tracker?
A promoter holding tracker follows the promoter and promoter-group stake in listed companies over time, using the quarterly shareholding pattern that companies file under SEBI LODR Regulation 31. It shows the stake, the change quarter over quarter, and pledged shares. Source: SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.
Where does promoter holding data come from?
It comes from the shareholding pattern that listed companies must file with the stock exchanges within 21 days of the end of each quarter, under SEBI LODR Regulation 31. Pledge details come from the SAST disclosures promoters file. Source: SEBI, NSE, BSE.
What should a promoter holding tracker show?
It should show the promoter and promoter-group percentage, the quarter-over-quarter change, the pledged percentage, and a link to the original filing with its date. Sourced, dated data is what lets you verify a change rather than take it on trust. Source: SEBI.
How current is promoter holding data?
The shareholding pattern is filed within 21 days of quarter-end, so it is a quarterly snapshot, not live. Pledge disclosures under SEBI SAST are more timely, filed within 7 working days of the pledge event. Always check the filing date. Source: SEBI.
Flock tracks these filings, sourced, dated, and linked back to the original. See what smart-money entities disclosed, without the guesswork about what it means.
Disclosures shown are public regulatory filings. Data may be delayed or incomplete. Smart-money entities may no longer hold positions shown. Not investment advice.