Balkrishna Paper Mills reduces share capital to adjust losses
Balkrishna Paper Mills Limited received shareholder approval to reduce its share capital by lowering the face value of equity shares from ₹10 to ₹1 and cancelling ₹110 crore in preference shares to adjust accumulated losses of ₹52.28 crore. Additionally, shareholders approved material related party transactions with entities including Futuristic Concepts Media LLP, Sanchna Trading and Finance Limited, and S P Finance and Trading Limited, along with inter-corporate deposits of up to ₹25 crore each for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 at an interest rate of up to 12% per annum.

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Balkrishna Paper Mills Limited has secured shareholder approval to reduce its share capital, a move aimed at adjusting accumulated losses and reorganizing its capital structure. The resolutions were passed via a postal ballot conducted through remote e-voting, which concluded on July 2, 2026. The scheme involves reducing the face value of equity shares from ₹10 to ₹1 and cancelling the entire preference share capital of ₹110 crore.
Scheme of Reduction of Share Capital
The special resolution for the capital reduction received overwhelming support, with 99.94% of votes cast in favor. Under the approved scheme, accumulated losses totaling ₹52,28,37,029 as on September 30, 2025, will be adjusted against the Securities Premium Reserve and the paid-up equity share capital. Consequently, the issued, subscribed, and paid-up equity share capital will be reduced from ₹32,21,95,320 to ₹3,22,19,532. The 6.5% Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares worth ₹110 crore will be cancelled, with the consideration payable treated as an unsecured non-interest bearing loan until funds are available.
Material Related Party Transactions
Shareholders approved three ordinary resolutions concerning material related party transactions. These transactions involve entities such as Futuristic Concepts Media LLP, Sanchna Trading and Finance Limited, and S P Finance and Trading Limited. The approval covers the discharge of preference share capital consideration and the entering into of inter-corporate deposits (ICDs) for the financial years 2026-27 and 2027-28.
Voting Results
The voting process was scrutinized by Shri Prasen Naithani of M/s. P. Naithani & Associates. A total of 14,883 shareholders were eligible to vote as on the record date of May 22, 2026. The table below summarizes the voting outcomes for the key resolutions:
| Resolution | Votes For | % For | Votes Against | % Against | Invalid Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reduction of Share Capital | 21363429 | 99.94 | 12683 | 0.06 | 0 |
| RPTs with Futuristic Concepts Media LLP | 2050170 | 99.42 | 12038 | 0.58 | 9005 |
| RPTs with S P Finance and Trading Limited | 2050170 | 99.42 | 12038 | 0.58 | 9005 |
| RPTs with Sanchna Trading and Finance Limited | 2050170 | 99.42 | 12038 | 0.58 | 9005 |
Inter-Corporate Deposits
Specific approval was granted for availing ICDs up to ₹25 crore for FY 2026-27 and up to ₹25 crore for FY 2027-28 from S P Finance and Trading Limited and Sanchna Trading and Finance Limited. These deposits will carry an interest rate of up to 12% per annum and will be conducted on an arm’s length basis. The company stated that the shareholding pattern and the number of equity shares will remain unchanged post-reduction, and the shares will continue to be listed on BSE and NSE.
Historical Stock Returns for Balkrishna Paper Mills
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.74% | -3.01% | +0.28% | +0.56% | -18.01% | +21.01% |
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