PFC Receives No Objection for REC Merger from BSE & NSE
Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) received No Objection letters from BSE and NSE on October 19, 2026, for the proposed merger of REC Limited into PFC. The approvals are subject to further regulatory and shareholder consents, including RBI approval. The observation letters are valid for six months for NCLT submission.
The merger of REC Limited with PFC is a significant corporate action that will have a substantial impact on the combined entity's operations, market position, and financial structure.
The company received no objection letters from stock exchanges for the proposed merger, which is a positive step forward in the amalgamation process.
Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has announced the receipt of No Objection letters from BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on October 19, 2026, regarding the proposed scheme of merger of REC Limited with and into PFC. This development is a significant step forward in the amalgamation process, which is being undertaken under Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The approval from the stock exchanges is subject to various conditions and further statutory and regulatory approvals, including the approval of the respective shareholders and creditors of both companies. The Scheme also requires approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as highlighted in the observations provided by SEBI. SEBI has provided comments and observations on the draft scheme, emphasizing the need for disclosure of all ongoing legal proceedings, fulfillment of conditions mentioned in the draft scheme, and compliance with various SEBI circulars.
The observation letters from NSE and BSE are valid for six months from October 19, 2026, within which the Scheme must be submitted to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). PFC is required to ensure that all liabilities of REC Limited are transferred to PFC post-merger and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The company will make the details of these letters available on its website.
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Power Finance Corporation Limited filed this with the NSE as a statutory disclosure, categorised under merger. It is a primary document, not a recommendation, and the desk marks it high impact, which is the band that most often changes something.
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