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The promoters of a firm can get loans to cover their personal or professional needs by pledging their shares as collateral.

Pledging of shares is prevalent in firms that have large levels of investor ownership.

The promoters are prohibited from trading their shares after pledging them until the debt has been repaid.

Share pledging is a common method for businesses to raise capital.

The firms view this strategy as a last alternative for obtaining funding from lenders.

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