ARSS Infrastructure seeks shareholder approval for ₹250 crore promoter RPT
ARSS Infrastructure Projects Limited has initiated a postal ballot for shareholders to approve a ₹250 crore issuance of non-convertible redeemable preference shares to its promoter, Ocean Capital Market Limited. The transaction, valued above the materiality threshold, aims to restructure debt by repaying existing loans. Shareholders can vote electronically between July 31 and August 29, 2026.

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ARSS Infrastructure Projects Limited has launched a postal ballot process to secure shareholder approval for a ₹250 crore capital raise through the private placement of Non-Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (NCRPS) to its promoter, Ocean Capital Market Limited. The transaction, approved by the Board on July 23, 2026, is classified as a material related-party transaction under Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations because it exceeds the company’s materiality threshold. Proceeds from the issue will be utilized primarily to repay existing indebtedness, including a loan extended by Ocean Capital Market Limited pursuant to a resolution plan approved by the National Company Law Tribunal, Cuttack Bench.
The issuance involves up to 25 crore NCRPS with a face value of ₹10 each. Although the stated dividend rate is nominal at 0.01% per annum, the economic substance lies in the redemption structure: the shares are unsecured and will be redeemed at a premium calculated to provide investors with an internal rate of return (IRR) of 12% per annum over a tenure of 22 months from the date of allotment. An independent valuation report dated July 23, 2026, was obtained from CA Prithvi Ranjan Parhi, Registered Valuer – Securities or Financial Assets, to validate these terms.
To facilitate this issuance and future growth, ARSS Infrastructure also sought approval to increase its authorized share capital from ₹110 crore to ₹500 crore. The new limit comprises ₹230 crore divided into 23 crore equity shares of ₹10 each and ₹270 crore divided into 27 crore preference shares of ₹10 each. This expansion allows the company to accommodate the current private placement while retaining headroom for future equity or preference share issuances without further board interventions for capital limits. The change requires consequential alteration of Clause V of the Memorandum of Association.
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Issue Size | ₹250.00 Crore |
| Instrument | Non-Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares |
| Investor | Ocean Capital Market Limited (Promoter) |
| Face Value | ₹10 per share |
| Dividend Rate | 0.01% per annum (non-cumulative) |
| Target IRR | 12% per annum (via redemption premium) |
| Tenure | 22 months from allotment |
| Security Status | Unsecured |
All resolutions are subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has been engaged to facilitate remote e-voting. Members holding equity shares as of the cut-off date, July 24, 2026, are entitled to vote. The remote e-voting window opens on July 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (IST) and closes on August 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (IST). The scrutinizer’s consolidated report is due by August 31, 2026. Mr. Jyotirmoy Mishra of M/s Sunita Jyotirmoy & Associates has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the process.
Governance and Compliance
Alongside the financial resolutions, the Board appointed Rajendra Biswal as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer effective July 23, 2026. Biswal brings experience in corporate governance and regulatory liaison with stock exchanges and SEBI. His appointment ensures dedicated oversight of the company’s adherence to the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI regulations during this period of capital restructuring. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
How might the 12% IRR structure of the NCRPS issuance impact ARSS Infrastructure's future borrowing costs and credit rating trajectory?
What are the potential implications for minority shareholders if the promoter's related-party transaction is approved, particularly regarding dilution or control dynamics?
How will the repayment of existing indebtedness through this capital raise affect ARSS Infrastructure's liquidity position and operational flexibility in the next 22 months?

































