Nazara Announces Key Leadership Changes and Significant Financial Transactions
Nazara Technologies appointed Arun Agrawal as CFO, effective October 16, 2026, and accepted Rakesh Shah's resignation. Mithun Sacheti was re-designated as Executive Director. The company approved a ₹730.78 crore preferential share allotment and a USD 77 million investment in its UK subsidiary. Loans worth ₹129.35 crore and GBP 23 million were converted into equity in subsidiaries Smaaash and Nazara UK.
The changes in key management personnel (CFO, Executive Director) and substantial financial transactions (preferential allotment, subsidiary investments, loan conversions) are material events that can significantly impact the company's strategic direction and financial health.
The announcement details significant leadership transitions and strategic financial maneuvers, including equity fundraising and investments in subsidiaries, which are generally viewed positively for long-term growth.
Nazara Technologies Limited's Board of Directors, in a meeting held on October 12, 2026, approved several significant changes in leadership and strategic financial decisions.
Mr. Mithun Padam Sacheti has been re-designated from Non-Executive Director to Whole-time Director and Key Managerial Personnel, designated as Executive Director, effective October 12, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Rohit Sharma resigned as Whole-time Director, effective January 11, 2027, to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. Mr. Nitish Mittersain transitioned from Managing Director to Founder and Non-Executive Director, effective October 12, 2026, to provide strategic guidance. The Board also noted the resignation of Mr. Rakesh Shah as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel, effective October 15, 2026, and approved the appointment of Mr. Arun Agrawal as the new CFO, effective October 16, 2026.
Financially, the company approved the allotment of 2,38,81,711 equity shares at an issue price of ₹306 per share on a preferential basis, raising ₹730.78 Crores. The Board also approved the infusion of up to USD 77 Million (~₹742.72 Crores) into its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nazara Technologies UK Limited, to fund the acquisition of Bluetile Games and Bestplay Systems. Additionally, Nazara approved the conversion of outstanding inter-corporate loans into equity share capital for its subsidiaries: ₹129.35 Crores into Smaaash Entertainment Private Limited and GBP 23 Million (~₹294.40 Crores) into Nazara Technologies UK Limited. These conversions are aimed at strengthening the subsidiaries' capital base and financial profiles.
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