JSW Infra Appoints Kartick Maheshwari, Approves Equity Raise Framework
JSW Infrastructure appointed Mr. Kartick Maheshwari as an Independent Director for three years. The company also approved raising up to 25 crore equity shares to fund its ₹39,000 crore expansion plan and meet Minimum Public Shareholding norms.
The equity raise of up to 25 crore shares directly impacts the company's capital structure and future expansion capabilities, and the appointment of an independent director influences corporate governance.
The appointment of a new director and the approval for a significant equity raise to fund expansion and meet regulatory requirements are positive developments for the company's growth and governance.
JSW Infrastructure Limited announced key decisions from its Board of Directors meeting held on 20th February 2026.
The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Kartick Maheshwari as a Non-Executive, Independent Director for a term of three years, effective from 20th February 2026 to 19th February 2029, subject to shareholder approval. This appointment follows the conclusion of Mr. Amitabh Kumar Sharma's second consecutive term as an Independent Director on 27th March 2026.
Furthermore, the Company approved an enabling framework for raising funds through the issuance of up to 25 crore equity shares of face value ₹2 each. This issuance can be done through various permissible modes including Qualified Institutional Placement, Further Public Offer, or Rights Issue. The primary objectives of this fundraise are to support the company's multi-year expansion program, which includes a ₹39,000 crore integrated capex plan for ports and logistics, and to comply with SEBI's Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) requirement. The company aims to scale up its port capacity from 177 MTPA to 400 MTPA by FY2030.
The Board meeting commenced at 2:00 p.m. (IST) and concluded at 3:45 p.m. (IST). The company will inform the stock exchanges upon commencement of the dispatch of the Notice of Postal Ballot for seeking member approval for these decisions.
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