Black Box Limited Allots 51.09 Lakh Equity Shares Through Warrant Conversion Worth Rs. 213.07 Crore
Black Box Limited successfully allotted 51,09,612 equity shares through warrant conversion by five investors at Rs. 417 per share, raising Rs. 213.07 crore in total consideration. Promoter Essar Telecom Limited led the conversion with 47,96,163 shares, increasing its stake from 70.06% to 70.50%. The allotment increased the company's paid-up capital from Rs. 34.22 crore to Rs. 35.24 crore, with 12,48,247 warrants still outstanding for future conversion.

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Black Box Limited has completed the allotment of 51,09,612 equity shares through warrant conversion, marking a significant capital raising exercise. The Board approved this allotment on March 18, 2026, following the receipt of balance consideration from warrant holders who opted to convert their warrants into equity shares.
Warrant Conversion Details
The conversion involved five investors who collectively held 58,24,287 convertible warrants and chose to convert 51,09,612 warrants into equity shares. The warrants were originally allotted on September 27, 2024, at Rs. 417 per warrant with an 18-month conversion window.
| Investor | Category | Warrants Converted | Balance Amount Received (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essar Telecom Limited | Promoter | 47,96,163 | 1,49,99,99,978.25 |
| Sanjeev Verma | Non-Promoter (KMP) | 71,942 | 2,24,99,860.50 |
| Deepak Kumar Bansal | Non-Promoter (KMP) | 1,19,904 | 3,74,99,976.00 |
| Ushma Mehta | Non-Promoter | 30,048 | 93,97,512.00 |
| Eva Vaidya | Non-Promoter | 91,555 | 2,86,33,826.25 |
| Total | 51,09,612 | 1,59,80,31,153.00 |
Share Allotment and Consideration
The equity shares were allotted at Rs. 417 per share, comprising a face value of Rs. 2 and a premium of Rs. 415 per share. The total consideration received from all investors amounted to Rs. 2,13,07,08,204, which includes both the initial 25% payment made during warrant allotment and the balance 75% received during conversion.
| Investor | Shares Allotted | Total Consideration (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Essar Telecom Limited | 47,96,163 | 1,99,99,99,971 |
| Sanjeev Verma | 71,942 | 2,99,99,814 |
| Deepak Kumar Bansal | 1,19,904 | 4,99,99,968 |
| Ushma Mehta | 30,048 | 1,25,30,016 |
| Eva Vaidya | 91,555 | 3,81,78,435 |
| Total | 51,09,612 | 2,13,07,08,204 |
Impact on Share Capital
The allotment has resulted in an increase in the company's issued, subscribed and paid-up capital. The shareholding structure shows Essar Telecom Limited strengthening its promoter position.
| Parameter | Before Allotment | After Allotment |
|---|---|---|
| Total Equity Shares | 17,11,37,396 | 17,62,47,008 |
| Paid-up Capital | Rs. 34,22,74,792 | Rs. 35,24,94,016 |
Shareholding Changes
The conversion has led to changes in the shareholding pattern of key investors. Essar Telecom Limited's holding increased from 70.06% to 70.50%, while other investors maintained or slightly increased their respective stakes.
| Investor | Pre-Issue Shares | Pre-Issue % | Post-Issue Shares | Post-Issue % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essar Telecom Limited | 11,94,41,430 | 70.06% | 12,42,37,593 | 70.50% |
| Sanjeev Verma | 21,34,985 | 1.25% | 22,06,927 | 1.25% |
| Deepak Kumar Bansal | 4,59,780 | 0.27% | 5,79,684 | 0.33% |
| Ushma Mehta | 7,18,412 | 0.42% | 7,48,460 | 0.42% |
| Eva Vaidya | 93,463 | 0.05% | 1,85,018 | 0.10% |
Outstanding Warrants
Following this conversion, 12,48,247 warrants remain outstanding and available for conversion by the original warrant holders. The newly allotted shares will rank pari passu with the existing equity shares of the company, providing equal rights and privileges to all shareholders.
Historical Stock Returns for Black Box
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.99% | -0.42% | -4.44% | +3.72% | +52.82% | +148.13% |


































