Asian Paints promoter group entity, Geetanjali Trading and Investments Private Limited, pledged an additional 12.5 lakh shares (0.13% of total equity) to Aditya Birla Capital as collateral for a loan. This transaction increased the overall promoter shares pledged from 5.02% to 5.15% of the company's total equity. Investors should be aware of this increase in promoter share encumbrance.