Wheels India Limited Board Approves Preferential Issue of Equity Shares, Enhances Fund Raising Limit
Wheels India Limited announced that its Board of Directors approved the issuance of equity shares via a preferential issue on a private placement basis and also sanctioned an enhancement proposal for its fundraising limits. The decisions were made during a board meeting held on August 19, 2026.The Board approved the offer for up to 1,269,391 equity shares to be issued at an issue price of INR 1,418 per share. These shares have a face value of Rs. 10 and include a premium of Rs. 1,408 per Equity Share. The total cash consideration for this Preferential Issue is up to Rs. 180 crores.
The proposed allottees set out in the company's announcement are:
| Proposed Allottee | Number of Equity Shares to be Issued | % of Shareholding | Total Consideration (in Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSF Investments Limited | 10,57,827 | 4.12 | 150 |
| Mr. Srivats Ram | 1,05,782 | 0.41 | 15 |
| Ms. Nivedita Ram | 52,891 | 0.21 | 7.5 |
| Ms. Gita Ram | 52,891 | 0.21 | 7.5 |
| Total | 12,69,391 | 4.95 | 180 |
Proposal for Fund Raising Limit Enhancement
The Board also approved the proposal seeking shareholder approval to enhance the existing fund raising limits. The limit was previously set at Rs. 400 Crore (Indian Rupees Four Hundred Crores Only). The company has now moved to increase this amount to Rs. 450 Crores (Indian Rupees Four Hundred and Fifty Crores Only) or an equivalent thereof.Extraordinary General Meeting and Record Date Set
To seek shareholder approval for both the Preferential Issue and the Fund Raise Enhancement, the Board approved convening an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). The EGM is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 10:15 am. Shareholders will be able to attend via Video Conference (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OVAM) at the company's registered office in Chennai.The date set for ascertaining the names of the shareholders entitled to vote on all matters discussed at the EGM is September 10, 2026.
WHEELS Stock Price Movement
Wheels India Limited sheds 1.64% in live trading, dropping by ₹23.70 to trade at ₹1418.9 as of 1:24 PM. The stock has seen a traded volume of 28,252 shares during the session.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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