Summary: Regulation 31 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, requires listed companies to submit quarterly statements of their shareholding pattern and holding of securities across various categories of shareholders, including the promoters and promoter group. This blog examines the interpretative issues caused by the recent SEBI circular dated March 20, 2025, and updated FAQs, on whether it is mandatory for listed entities to disclose ‘promoter and promoter group’ members with ‘NIL’ shareholding in the aforesaid statements.