
Shah Metacorp Launches Rights Issue: Offering Up to 10.24 Crore Shares at ₹4.86 per Share
Shah Metacorp Ltd has announced the launch of a rights issue, offering up to 102,468,139 fully paid-up equity shares at an issue price of ₹4.86/- per Rights Equity Share. This issuance is set to raise up to ₹4,980.00 Lakhs and is open to eligible equity shareholders in the ratio of 36 Rights Equity Shares for every 311 fully paid-up Equity Shares held on the record date, which was Wednesday, May 27, 2026.The Issue Opening Date is set for Thursday, June 11, 2026, with an Issue Closing Date of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The allotment and credit of Rights Equity Shares are anticipated around Monday, June 29, 2026, followed by listing on or about Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Key Details of the Rights Issue
The financial structure and terms of the rights issue are as follows:| Particulars | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Rights Equity Shares Offered | 102,468,139 |
| Issue Price per Share | ₹4.86 (including a premium of ₹3.86) |
| Aggregate Issue Size | Up to ₹4,980.00 Lakhs* |
| Rights Entitlement Ratio | 36 Rights Equity Shares for every 311 Equity Shares |
| Record Date | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Issue Opening Date | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
| Issue Closing Date | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
*The Issue Size is subject to full subscription and finalization of the Basis of Allotment.
Strategic Use of Funds
Shah Metacorp Ltd intends to utilize the Net Proceeds from this Issue towards several strategic objectives:| Purpose of Utilization | Amount (₹ in Lakhs) |
|---|---|
| Providing Inter-Corporate Loans to Subsidiaries (Western Urja Private Limited and Metcorp Trading LLC) for business expansion. | 337.62 |
| Equity Investment and Working Capital Loan Provision to Shah Metacorp Holdings USA INC for International Expansion. | 287.62 |
| Adjustment of Unsecured Loans of Director and Promoter Ms. Mona Shah through conversion to Equity. | 1,537.15 |
| Augmenting the company's working capital base for incremental requirements. | 1,616.92 |
| General Corporate Purposes. | 1,173.49 |
| Total | 4,952.80 |
The funds deployment is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The company confirms that no other financial arrangements are required to meet the funding needs for these objects.
Business Overview and Corporate Milestones
Shah Metacorp Ltd was established as Shreenath Mineral Metal Private Limited on September 29, 1999, and has evolved through several corporate changes before becoming Shah Metacorp Limited in June 2023. The company is a manufacturer of stainless steel long products such as angles, bright round bars, mild steel round bars, flats, and sections, alongside job work services for third-party manufacturers.The company operates manufacturing plants in Kukarwada with a combined average plant capacity of 1,20,000 MT per annum for various grades of stainless steel products (200 series to 400 series). The company has attained ISO 9001:2015 certification from TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited.
The corporate structure includes subsidiaries such as Shah Agrocorp Private Limited and Western Urja Private Limited, among others.
Financial Highlights and Valuation
The proposed Issue Price of ₹4.86/- per Rights Equity Share was determined based on the company's financial health and growth trajectory. The price offers a discount against the theoretical ex-rights price calculated at ₹5.09 per Equity Share under SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011.Key performance indicators from audited and unaudited financials include:
| Financial Metric | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | 17,380.81 Lakhs | 9,622.48 Lakhs |
| Net Profit/Loss after tax | 3,236.42 Lakhs | 420.59 Lakhs |
| Return on Net Worth (RoNW) | 19.60% | 7.34% |
| Basic Earnings per share | ₹0.61 | ₹0.11 |
Corporate Governance and Risk Factors
The company maintains a Board of Directors composed of both executive, non-executive, and independent directors. The CEO is Viral Mukundbhai Shah, and the CFO is Narendra Kumar Sharma, with Ms. Hiral Patel serving as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.Among the self-declared risk factors are:
- Industry Volatility: The steel industry is highly fragmented and sensitive to fluctuating domestic and international steel prices.
- Operational Concentration: Manufacturing is concentrated in a single facility in Kukarwada, Mehsana, Gujarat.
- Financial Flows: The company has historically experienced negative net cash flows from operating activities.
- Legal Matters: As of the date of the Letter of Offer, the company is involved in several legal proceedings concerning criminal cases and tax disputes.
Issue Timeline Summary
| Event | Indicative Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for credit of Rights Entitlements | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Issue Opening Date | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
| Last Date for On Market Renunciation of Rights Entitlements | Friday, June 19, 2026 |
| Issue Closing Date | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| Date of Allotment | Monday, June 29, 2026 |
| Date of Listing | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 |
SHAH Stock Price Movement
Today, shares of Shah Metacorp Limited edged higher after the close, settling at ₹4.75, which reflected a solid 2.15% gain during post-market trading. The equity finished the day with a traded volume of 16.85 million shares.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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