“Promoter Increasing Pledge” refers to a situation where company promoters are pledging a larger portion of their shares as collateral for loans or other financial purposes. In the Nifty500 pack, we have highlighted the top 9 stocks with an increase in promoter pledge during the September ’25 quarter compared to the June ’25 quarter, according to StockEdge promoter holding pledge scan.
This can indicate financial stress or the need for liquidity, as it suggests the promoters are using their shares to secure funding. It may raise concerns among investors, as a higher pledge ratio can signal potential risk if the company faces financial difficulties or if share prices decline.