Antarctica Limited Board Approves Rights Issue of Up to ₹69.00 Crores and Hike in Authorised Share Capital
Antarctica Limited's board, at its May 14, 2026 meeting, approved a rights issue of equity shares (face value Rs. 1/- each) aggregating up to Rs. 69,00,00,000, along with a Draft Letter of Offer to be filed with NSE. The board also constituted a Rights Issue Committee and approved an increase in authorised share capital from Rs. 67,00,00,000 to Rs. 87,00,00,000, subject to shareholder approval through a postal ballot process with Varsha Rani Agarwal appointed as Scrutinizer.

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The Board of Directors of Antarctica Limited , at its meeting held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the company's registered office, approved a series of significant corporate actions, including a rights issue of equity shares for an aggregate amount not exceeding Rs. 69,00,00,000 (Rupees Sixty Nine Crore Only) and an increase in the authorised share capital of the company. The meeting commenced at 03:30 PM and concluded at 04:00 PM.
Rights Issue of Equity Shares
The board approved the issuance and allotment of equity shares having a face value of Rs. 1.00/- each on a rights basis to eligible equity shareholders of the company, as on a record date to be notified subsequently. The aggregate amount of the rights issue will not exceed Rs. 69,00,00,000 (Rupees Sixty Nine Crore Only). The issue is subject to receipt of applicable regulatory and statutory approvals and will be conducted in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the Companies Act, 2013.
The key details of the rights issue as disclosed by the company are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Securities: | Equity Shares of face value of INR 1.00/- each |
| Type of Issuance: | Rights Issue |
| Aggregate Issue Amount: | Up to Rs. 69.00 Crores (Rupees Sixty Nine Crores only) |
| Record Date: | To be notified subsequently |
The board also approved the Draft Letter of Offer and other relevant documents in relation to the rights issue, to be filed with NSE Limited.
Rights Issue Committee Constituted
To oversee and execute the rights issue process, the board constituted a Rights Issue Committee with the following members:
- Mr. Aryan Arvindbhai Prajapati — Chairman
- Mr. Nitinbhai Babubhai Karan — Member
- Mrs. Sarikaben Sanketkumar Ladani — Member
The Rights Issue Committee has been authorised to appoint various intermediaries and undertake all acts, deeds, and matters deemed necessary in connection with the rights issue.
Increase in Authorised Share Capital
The board also approved an increase in the authorised share capital of the company, subject to shareholder approval. The proposed amendment to Clause V (Capital Clause) of the Memorandum of Association is detailed below:
| Parameter: | Existing Clause V | Proposed Clause V |
|---|---|---|
| Authorised Capital: | Rs. 67,00,00,000/- (Rupees Sixty Seven Crore Only) | Rs. 87,00,00,000/- (Rupees Eighty Seven Crores Only) |
| Number of Equity Shares: | 67,00,00,000 Equity Shares | 87,00,00,000 Equity Shares |
| Face Value per Share: | Rs. 1/- (Rupees One Only) each | Rs. 1/- (Rupees One Only) each |
Postal Ballot Process
To obtain shareholder approval for the increase in authorised share capital, the board approved a draft Postal Ballot Notice. Varsha Rani Agarwal, a Practicing Company Secretary, has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The cut-off date for determining the eligibility of members to vote by electronic means has been fixed as Friday, May 15, 2026.
The disclosures have been made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated 11th November 2024. The outcome was signed by Aryan Arvindbhai Prajapati, Executive Director of the company.
Historical Stock Returns for Antarctica
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +12.66% | +4.71% | +4.71% | -12.75% | -11.88% | +97.78% |
How might Antarctica Limited deploy the Rs. 69 crore raised through the rights issue, and which business segments are likely to benefit from this capital infusion?
What impact could the dilution from the rights issue have on existing shareholders' earnings per share and the company's stock price in the near term?
Will the increase in authorised share capital to Rs. 87 crore signal further fundraising rounds or potential acquisitions beyond the current rights issue?

























