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Jindal Worldwide Board Approves Rights Issue Fund Raise Of Up To Rs 650 Crore

Jindal Worldwide's Board of Directors has approved a capital raise of up to Rs 650 Crore through the issuance of equity shares on a rights basis. This move, aimed at strengthening the company's financial position, coincides with a proposed 44% increase in the authorized share capital to Rs 146 Crore to facilitate the issuance.

High-tech textile machinery with yarn spools in an Indian factory, demonstrating efficiency. Stock photo illustrating Jindal Worldwide's fund raise story.
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Key numbers
Rights Issue Size ₹650 CrMaximum limit
Market Cap ₹3,824.9 CrMid Cap
Revenue TTM ₹2,300.4 CrOperating
RSI (14D) 61.61Neutral Zone
Deal value₹650 Cr
Share of market cap17.0%

Key highlights

  • Rights issue size set at an aggregate amount of up to Rs 650 Crore
  • Authorized share capital to be increased from Rs 101 Crore to Rs 146 Crore
  • Re-appointment of Amit Yamunadutt Agarwal as Vice-Chairman and Managing Director
  • 40th Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 01, 2026, via video conferencing
  • Record date for the rights issue to be determined by the Securities Issuance Committee

Details of the Rights Issue

The Board of Directors of Jindal Worldwide Limited has greenlit a proposal to raise capital through the issuance of equity shares on a rights basis. The total fund raise is capped at an aggregate amount of up to Rs 650 Crore. These equity shares will have a face value of Rs 1 each.

To oversee the execution, the company has constituted a dedicated Securities Issuance Committee. This committee is tasked with determining the specific terms of the issue, including the final issue price, the rights entitlement ratio, and the record date, which will be announced at a subsequent stage following regulatory approvals.

Strategic Capital Expansion

Parallel to the fund-raising initiative, the company intends to significantly expand its authorized share capital. The proposal involves an increase from the current Rs 101 Crore to Rs 146 Crore, represented by 146 Crore equity shares of Rs 1 each. This expansion of the capital base is subject to member approval at the upcoming 40th Annual General Meeting.

Increasing the authorized limit provides the company with the necessary headroom to accommodate the proposed rights issue and potential future corporate actions, aligning with long-term growth objectives and balance sheet optimization strategies.

Financial Performance Context

Jindal Worldwide demonstrates a robust recent financial performance, with quarterly net profit growing by 85.76% year-on-year. The company reported a trailing twelve-month operating revenue of Rs 2,300.36 Crore and a net profit of Rs 84.77 Crore. Despite a slight annual profit dip in the previous fiscal year, the quarterly momentum remains strong with net profit up 23.97% sequentially.

The company maintains a promoter holding of 61.76%, which has seen a 1.97% increase over the last four quarters, though approximately 18.9% of the promoter stake remains pledged.

Business and Leadership Overview

  • Jindal Worldwide is a leading Indian textile manufacturer specializing in denim and specialized fabrics
  • The company operates integrated facilities covering spinning, weaving, and textile processing
  • Re-appointed Vice-Chairman and MD Amit Yamunadutt Agarwal brings 27 years of industry expertise
  • The textile sector is currently witnessing capacity expansions driven by increased domestic apparel demand
  • Current market capitalization stands at Rs 3,824.93 Crore with a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 45.12
Jindal Worldwide · share price, past month
Jindal Worldwide · financial snapshot
Share price₹38.15
Market capitalisation₹3,824.93 Cr
Revenue (annual)₹2,285.54 Cr
Net profit (annual)₹69.81 Cr
Revenue (latest quarter)₹554.72 Cr-13.35% vs previous quarter
Net profit (latest quarter)₹32.40 Cr+23.97% vs previous quarter
P/E (TTM)45.12×Sector 37.92×
Promoter holding61.76%0.00% QoQ
FII holding0.09%Current quarter

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.

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Exchange filing by Jindal Worldwide Limited announcing the outcome of its board meeting regarding fund raising and capital alteration. Market figures from a third-party data provider.

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