Gujarat Gas Limited Fixes Record Date for Share Allotment Under Composite Scheme of Amalgamation and Arrangement
Gujarat Gas Limited has fixed May 12, 2026 as the record date for allotting shares to eligible shareholders of GSPC and GSPL under the MCA-sanctioned Composite Scheme of Amalgamation and Arrangement, which became effective on May 01, 2026. The scheme involves the amalgamation of GSPC, GSPL, and GEL into GGL, and the demerger of the Gas Transmission Business Undertaking into GSPL Transmission Limited. GSPC shareholders will receive 10 GGL equity shares of INR 2/- each for every 305 shares held, while GSPL shareholders will receive 10 GGL equity shares of INR 2/- each for every 13 shares held. Trading in GSPL equity shares and the ISINs of both GSPC and GSPL will be suspended from May 12, 2026.

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Gujarat Gas Limited has fixed Tuesday, May 12, 2026 as the record date for determining the eligible shareholders of Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPC) and Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL) who will receive shares under the Composite Scheme of Amalgamation and Arrangement. The announcement was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, with newspaper advertisements published in Financial Express (English – all editions) and Gandhinagar Samachar (Gujarati edition) on May 10, 2026.
Scheme Background and Effective Date
The Hon'ble Ministry of Corporate Affairs, New Delhi, vide Final Order dated April 08, 2026, received by the company on April 17, 2026, sanctioned the Composite Scheme of Amalgamation and Arrangement. The scheme involves Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPC), Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL), GSPC Energy Limited (GEL), Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL), and GSPL Transmission Limited (GTL), along with their respective shareholders. The scheme encompasses two key corporate actions:
- Amalgamation: Merger of GSPC, GSPL, and GEL into and with GGL as per Part III, IV, and V of the Scheme
- Demerger: Demerger of the Gas Transmission Business Undertaking from GGL into GTL (the Resulting Company) as per Part VI of the Scheme
In terms of Clause 1.14 read with Clause 70 of the Scheme of Arrangement, the Effective Date is May 01, 2026, being the date of filing of the certified copy of the Order along with a copy of the Composite Scheme of Arrangement in e-Form INC-28 with the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad. Pursuant to the scheme, GSPC, GSPL, and GEL stand dissolved without winding up and have been amalgamated with GGL, while the Gas Transmission Business Undertaking stands demerged into GTL.
Record Date and Share Exchange Ratio
The Board of Directors of GGL, in consultation with the Boards of GSPC and GSPL, has fixed Tuesday, May 12, 2026 as the Record Date (serving as both Record Date 1 and Record Date 2) for determining the shareholders of GSPC and GSPL entitled to receive GGL shares under the scheme. The share exchange ratios are as follows:
| Shareholder Category: | Exchange Ratio |
|---|---|
| GSPC Shareholders: | 10 (Ten) fully paid equity shares of INR 2/- each of GGL for every 305 (three hundred and five) fully paid equity shares of INR 1/- each held in GSPC |
| GSPL Shareholders: | 10 (Ten) fully paid-up equity shares of INR 2/- each of GGL for every 13 (thirteen) fully paid equity shares of INR 1/- each held in GSPL |
Trading Suspension and Listing of New Shares
With effect from Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (i.e., at the close of trading hours on May 11, 2026), the ISIN of the equity shares of GSPC and GSPL shall be suspended, and trading in the equity shares of GSPL shall also be suspended. Accordingly, transfer of such equity shares will not be permitted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The equity shares to be issued by GGL pursuant to the scheme shall be listed on the stock exchanges, subject to receipt of necessary approvals.
Dematerialisation Advisory
Gujarat Gas Limited has urged shareholders of GSPL and GGL to complete the dematerialisation of their existing physical shareholdings prior to the respective record dates. Shareholders who have not dematerialised their physical holdings before the record dates will have the new shares issued pursuant to the share exchange ratio transferred to the Demat Suspense Escrow Account. Such shares will be credited to the shareholder's name only upon submission of demat account details and other requisite documents.
Historical Stock Returns for Gujarat Gas
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.06% | +4.32% | +26.70% | -0.70% | -13.48% | -25.37% |
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