Wheels India Approves ₹180 Crore Preferential Issue
Wheels India Limited's Board approved a preferential issue of up to 12,69,391 equity shares at ₹1418 per share, aiming to raise ₹180 crore. The company will also seek shareholder approval to enhance its fund-raising limit to ₹450 crore. An EGM is scheduled for September 17, 2026.
The preferential issue of ₹180 crore is a substantial amount for the company, which could impact its capital structure and future operations. The increase in fund-raising limit provides flexibility for future growth initiatives.
The approval of a significant preferential issue and the enhancement of fund-raising limits indicate positive corporate action and potential for future growth.
Wheels India Limited announced today, August 19, 2026, that its Board of Directors has approved a preferential issue of equity shares on a private placement basis. The company plans to issue up to 12,69,391 equity shares, each with a face value of ₹10, at an issue price of ₹1418 per share (including a premium of ₹1408). This preferential issue aims to raise an aggregate of up to ₹180 crore in cash consideration.
The proposed allottees include TSF Investments Limited, which will receive 10,57,827 shares for ₹150 crore, and Mr. Srivats Ram, Ms. Nivedita Ram, and Ms. Gita Ram, who will receive 1,05,782, 52,891, and 52,891 shares respectively, for ₹15 crore, ₹7.5 crore, and ₹7.5 crore each.
Furthermore, the Board has approved seeking shareholders' approval for an enhancement of the fund-raising limits from ₹400 crore to ₹450 crore. To facilitate these approvals, an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) will be convened on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 10:15 am via Video Conference. The record date for ascertaining shareholders entitled to vote at the EGM has been fixed as September 10, 2026.
The board meeting commenced at 9:30 am and concluded at 10:25 am.
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