Balrampur Chini Mills approves ₹450 Crore preferential issue, ₹200 Crore NCDs, and PLA project expansion
Balrampur Chini Mills approved a preferential issue of up to ₹450 crore and issuance of NCDs up to ₹200 crore. The CAPEX for the PLA project was revised to ₹3,080 crore from ₹2,850 crore. A new Gypsum Processing Plant will be set up at an estimated cost of ₹160 crore. An EGM is scheduled for May 20, 2026, for shareholder approval.
The preferential issue and NCD issuance will significantly raise capital, while the CAPEX revision and new plant establishment signal substantial investment in future growth and operational efficiency.
The company has approved multiple strategic initiatives including preferential issue, NCD issuance, revision of CAPEX for a major project, and establishment of a new plant, indicating growth and expansion plans.
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited's Board of Directors, in a meeting held on April 23, 2026, approved several key strategic initiatives. The company will undertake a preferential issue of up to 93,16,771 equity shares at ₹483 per share, aggregating up to ₹450 crore. These shares will be allotted to promoters, promoter group, and non-promoters including Vivek Saraogi, Sumedha Saraogi, Meenakshi Mercantiles Limited, TATA Small Cap Fund, Ikigai Emerging Equity Fund, Alchemy Long Term Ventures Funds (Series 2 and 3), 360 One Pipe Fund, and ICICI Prudential funds.
Furthermore, the Board approved the issuance of listed, secured, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) aggregating up to ₹200 crore on a private placement basis. This issuance is intended to raise capital through debt financing.
The company also revised the capital expenditure for its Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) project. The estimated outlay for the 80,000 tonnes per annum PLA project has been increased from ₹2,850 crore to ₹3,080 crore, an escalation of ₹230 crore. This revision is attributed to increased costs of construction materials, global supply chain disruptions, and engineering/design modifications. The enhanced capex will be funded through a mix of equity, debt, and internal accruals.
Additionally, the Board approved the establishment of a Lactogypsum Processing Plant at Kumbhi, Uttar Pradesh, with an estimated project cost of up to ₹160 crore. This plant will process by-products from the PLA manufacturing operations to add value and improve realization. A portion of the proceeds from the preferential issue will be utilized for this project. The meeting commenced at 11:00 AM and concluded at 2:45 PM.
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