Sona Comstar denies Rani Kapur's ownership stake in the company, contradicting assertions made by Sunjay Kapur.
In a recent turn of events, Rani Kapur, the mother of the late Sunjay Kapur, has made claims of coercion and duress in signing certain documents related to Sona Comstar, a leading Indian company. However, it's important to clarify the current promoter status of Sona Comstar.
As of the latest official communications in July 2025, Aureus Investments Private Limited (AIPL) holds the promoter status for Sona Comstar, with a shareholding of 28.02%. AIPL is represented on the board by Priya Sachdev Kapur, Sunjay Kapur's widow, who was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on July 25, based on a nomination from AIPL.
It's essential to note that Rani Kapur is no longer a shareholder of Sona Comstar, a fact confirmed by the company since at least 2019. Approximately 71.98% of the company's shares are held by public and institutional investors, with AIPL exercising no special rights or control beyond its holding in this publicly listed company.
Rani Kapur has recently written a letter to the board of directors of Sona Comstar, claiming to be the sole beneficiary of the estate and majority shareholder in the company. However, it remains unclear whether she holds any shareholding in Aureus Investments Private Limited or RK Trust.
The ownership battle at Sona Comstar has recently exploded, with Rani Kapur claiming that people are trying to wrest control. Sona Comstar has released a statement in response to these claims, denying obtaining any documents from Rani Kapur after her son's death and stating that she is not a shareholder in the company.
The company's position remains that AIPL is the promoter of Sona Comstar, and Priya Sachdev Kapur is the current representative on the board. The ongoing dispute between Rani Kapur and the company is a separate matter, and further developments will be reported as they unfold.
[1] Sona Comstar's official statement, July 2025 [2] Business Standard, July 2025 [3] The Economic Times, July 2025
- Despite Rani Kapur's recent claims, Aureus Investments Private Limited (AIPL) holds the promoter status for Sona Comstar, as confirmed by the company's official statement in July 2025.
- In the general-news sector, it's been reported that Rani Kapur, as the mother of the late Sunjay Kapur, has made allegations of coercion and duress in signing certain documents, but her claim to be the sole beneficiary and majority shareholder of Sona Comstar remains unverified.
- The finance industry has been keeping a close eye on the ongoing dispute between Rani Kapur and Sona Comstar, as it revolves around questions of shareholding and control, a crucial aspect of business and investment.
- In the Crime-and-Justice category, there have been reports of an ownership battle at Sona Comstar, with Rani Kapur accusing people of trying to seize control, but the company denies any such attempts and reaffirms AIPL as the promoter.
