Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Sona Group in Dispute After Sunjay Kapur's Death
After Sunjay Kapur passed away, a family is fighting over his company.
His mother, Rani Kapur, believes she should be in charge and says she was tricked into signing papers.
The company, however, says she isn't a shareholder and that her late son, Sunjay Kapur, was the owner.
They approved Priya Sachdev Kapur, Sunjay's wife, to be on the board.
Rani wants to control decisions, but the company says they won't change anything.
Rani Kapur contested shareholder status and the board's decisions after Sunjay Kapur's death.
Rani Kapur claims she was coerced into signing documents related to the company.
The company stated Sunjay Kapur was the sole beneficial owner since 2019.
Priya Sachdev Kapur's appointment as a non-executive director was approved.
Rani Kapur requested the AGM postponement but was denied.
- Who
- Involves Rani Kapur, Sunjay Kapur (deceased), Priya Sachdev Kapur, and the Sona Group.
- What
- A dispute within the Kapur family regarding control and shareholder status of the Sona Group after Sunjay Kapur's death.
- When
- Dispute arose after Sunjay Kapur's passing and was discussed on Friday.
- Where
- The conflict involves the Sona Group and its corporate proceedings.
- Why
- Due to disagreements over shareholder rights, control, and alleged coercion in decision-making.
Rani Kapur's Perspective
Sona Group's Perspective
Shareholder Status and Control
Rani Kapur's Perspective
Believes she holds majority ownership and should have control.
Sona Group's Perspective
Company denies her shareholder status since 2019 and approved Priya Sachdev Kapur's appointment.
Coercion Allegations
Rani Kapur's Perspective
Claims to have been coerced into signing documents.
Sona Group's Perspective
Company denies that any documents have been signed.
- Company
- Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd
- Family
- Kapur
- Disputed Parties
- Rani Kapur and Sona Group
- Sunjay Kapur's Role
- Sole beneficial owner since 2019
- Priya Sachdev Kapur
- Non-executive director
- Company Value
- Rs 30,000 crore
