Magellanic Cloud Publishes EGM Notice for ₹492.39 Crore Fund Raise on July 24
Magellanic Cloud Limited published a newspaper advertisement on July 03, 2026, confirming its EGM on July 24, 2026, to seek shareholder approval for a ₹492.39 crore preferential allotment of 3,74,28,573 equity shares and 12,67,00,000 convertible warrants at ₹30 each, an increase in NRI/OCI aggregate ceiling from 10% to 24%, and Section 185 transaction approvals. Funds are earmarked for a drone manufacturing facility, working capital, R&D, and strategic acquisitions, with remote e-voting open from July 21 to July 23, 2026.

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Magellanic Cloud Limited has published a newspaper advertisement on July 03, 2026, confirming its Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for July 24, 2026, via video conferencing. The advertisement, published in Business Standard (English) and Mana Telangana (regional language), seeks shareholder approval for a preferential allotment of equity shares and convertible warrants aggregating ₹492.39 crore. The issue involves 3,74,28,573 equity shares and 12,67,00,000 convertible warrants at an issue price of ₹30 each, comprising a face value of ₹2 and a premium of ₹28.
The Board of Directors approved the fund raise on June 25, 2026, pursuant to Section 42 and 62 of the Companies Act, 2013. The convertible warrants are exercisable within 18 months of allotment, and 25% of the warrant value is payable upfront, with the balance due upon conversion. The company has appointed Brickwork Ratings as the monitoring agency to oversee the utilization of proceeds exceeding ₹100 crore, in compliance with SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018. The relevant date for pricing determination is June 24, 2026, based on the higher of the 10-trading day and 90-trading day volume weighted average prices on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
EGM Resolutions
The EGM will seek shareholder approval on three key resolutions. These include the preferential allotment of equity shares and convertible warrants, an increase in the aggregate ceiling for Non-Resident Indians (Repatriable) and Overseas Citizens of India from 10% to 24%, and approval for transactions under Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013 with MCRAY Xtend India Private Limited, Scandron Private Limited, and Motivity Labs Private Limited.
| Sr. No. | Resolution | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Issue of 3,74,28,573 Equity Shares and 12,67,00,000 Convertible Warrants on Preferential basis | Special Resolution |
| 2 | Increase NRI (Repatriable) and OCI aggregate ceiling from 10% to 24% | Special Resolution |
| 3 | Approval of transactions under Section 185 with MCRAY Xtend India Pvt. Ltd., Scandron Pvt. Ltd., and Motivity Labs Pvt. Ltd. | Special Resolution |
Objects of the Issue
The company plans to deploy the funds across specific strategic initiatives. The allocation includes ₹150 crore for the Phase-1 Drone Project in Hyderabad, ₹150 crore for working capital and debt repayment, ₹75 crore for research and development of drone and Counter-UAV technologies, and ₹100 crore for general corporate purposes. An additional ₹17.39 crore is earmarked for strategic acquisitions and technology investments.
| Sr. No. | Objects of the Issue | Amount (₹ in Crore) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drone manufacturing facility | 150.00 | 24 Months |
| 2 | Working capital and debt repayment | 150.00 | 18 Months |
| 3 | R&D for Drone and Counter-UAV technologies | 75.00 | 24 Months |
| 4 | General Corporate Purposes | 100.00 | 18 Months |
| 5 | Strategic acquisitions and investments | 17.39 | 24 Months |
| Total | 492.39 |
Scheme of Amalgamation
The merger scheme involves IVIS International Private Limited as the transferor company and Magellanic Cloud Limited as the transferee company. As the transferor is a wholly-owned subsidiary, no new shares will be issued, and the existing shareholding pattern remains unchanged. The appointed date for the scheme is April 1, 2026, pending necessary statutory and regulatory approvals, including sanction by the National Company Law Tribunal.
| Particulars | IVIS International Private Limited | Magellanic Cloud Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Paid-up Capital (₹) | 14,15,72,190 | 1,17,81,34,240 |
| Net Worth* (Standalone) (In Lakhs) | 18,071.39 | 26,803.36 |
| Turnover** (Standalone) (In Lakhs) | 11,424.67 | 10,203.48 |
*Net worth as per Companies Act 2013. **Revenue from Operations.
EGM and Voting Details
The EGM will be held via video conferencing on July 24, 2026, at 12:00 noon IST. The cut-off date for determining eligibility to vote is July 17, 2026. Remote e-voting commences on July 21, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. IST and concludes on July 23, 2026, at 05:00 p.m. IST. Shareholders can vote through their depository accounts using CDSL or NSDL e-voting systems. The EGM notice has been sent to eligible members by email on June 19, 2026, and is also available on the company's website at www.magellanic-cloud.com .
Historical Stock Returns for Magellanic Cloud
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.54% | +17.62% | +23.73% | +23.16% | -56.61% | -57.96% |
How will the company's aggressive expansion into drone manufacturing impact its competitive positioning within the Indian defense and aerospace sector?
What specific criteria or targets will Brickwork Ratings use to monitor the utilization of the ₹492.39 crore proceeds?
Given the increase in the NRI/OCI investment ceiling, is the company anticipating significant interest from foreign investors for this preferential allotment?































