Gujarat Cotex Completes Rights Issue Allotment of 8,06,89,241 Equity Shares at ₹5 Per Share
Gujarat Cotex Limited completed its rights issue allotment on 13/05/2026, issuing 8,06,89,241 fully paid-up equity shares at ₹5 per share, aggregating ₹40,34,46,205. The allotment, approved by the Board of Directors and the Designated Stock Exchange BSE Limited, increased the company's paid-up equity share capital from ₹7,12,20,000 to ₹47,46,66,205, with total shares rising to 94,933,241.

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Gujarat Cotex Limited has successfully concluded its rights issue with the Board of Directors approving the allotment of 8,06,89,241 (Eight Crore Six Lacs Eighty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Forty One) fully paid-up equity shares on 13/05/2026. The shares were allotted at an issue price of ₹5 per equity share, at par with the face value, aggregating up to ₹40,34,46,205. The allotment was made to eligible shareholders and/or renouncee(s) in terms of the Letter of Offer, following finalisation of the basis of allotment in consultation with the Registrar to the Issue and as approved by BSE Limited, the Designated Stock Exchange for the Issue.
Rights Issue Details
The rights issue, comprising up to 8,06,89,241 fully paid-up equity shares of face value ₹5 each for cash, was offered at a price of ₹5 per rights equity share at par. The issue opened on 10/04/2026 and closed on 08/05/2026. The Board of Directors convened a meeting on Wednesday, 13/05/2026, commencing at 9:30 P.M. IST and concluding at 10:10 P.M. IST, at which the allotment was considered and approved pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Impact on Paid-Up Equity Share Capital
The completion of the rights issue allotment has resulted in a significant increase in the company's paid-up equity share capital. The following table summarises the change in capital structure:
| Particulars: | Pre-Allotment | Post-Allotment |
|---|---|---|
| Paid-up Equity Share Capital: | ₹7,12,20,000/- divided into 14244000 Equity Shares of ₹5/- each | ₹47,46,66,205/- divided into 94933241 Equity Shares of ₹5/- each |
The allotment was approved by Shaileshkumar Jayantkumar Parekh, Managing Director (DIN: 01246270), on behalf of Gujarat Cotex Limited, with the intimation submitted to BSE Limited in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements.
Historical Stock Returns for Gujarat Cotex
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.95% | -2.46% | +24.22% | +122.43% | +64.36% | +1,078.22% |
How does Gujarat Cotex plan to deploy the ₹40.34 crore raised through this rights issue, and which business segments are likely to benefit most from the capital infusion?
With the paid-up equity share capital increasing nearly 6.7x post-allotment, how might the significant equity dilution impact earnings per share and shareholder returns in the near to medium term?
Given the substantial increase in outstanding shares, what is the likelihood of increased trading volumes and potential volatility in Gujarat Cotex's stock price on BSE in the coming weeks?

































