Magellanic Cloud incorporates UAV JV MCRAY XTEND
Magellanic Cloud Limited has incorporated a Special Purpose Vehicle, MCRAY XTEND INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, in collaboration with Rayonix Tech Private Limited for UAV and defence technology operations. The company will acquire a 60% stake by subscribing to 6,00,000 equity shares at Rs. 10/- each, making the SPV a subsidiary. The transaction, aligned with strategic expansion plans, involves cash consideration and is not a related party transaction.

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Magellanic Cloud Limited has incorporated a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) named MCRAY XTEND INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED in collaboration with Rayonix Tech Private Limited. The entity was established on May 21, 2026, pursuant to a Strategic Investment and Collaboration Agreement between the two companies. The SPV will undertake activities relating to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, defence technology solutions, manufacturing, deployment, and other allied business operations.
The company will acquire a 60% shareholding in Mcray Xtend India Private Limited through subscription to its paid-up equity share capital. Consequently, MCRAY will become a subsidiary of Magellanic Cloud Limited. The transaction involves the acquisition of 6,00,000 equity shares at a face value of Rs. 10/- each via cash consideration. The acquisition is expected to be completed following the subscription to the share capital.
Strategic Expansion and Impact
The incorporation of the SPV and the proposed investment are aligned with the company’s strategic expansion plans in the UAV and defence technology sector. This move is expected to strengthen its participation in indigenous technology development initiatives in India. The collaboration aims to enable the company to undertake UAV and defence technology projects, local manufacturing, deployment, and commercialization activities.
Transaction Details
The disclosure confirms that none of the promoter, promoter group, or group companies have any interest in MCRAY Private Limited, except to the extent of their shareholding interest in Magellanic Cloud Limited. The transaction does not fall within the purview of related party transactions. Applicable statutory and regulatory approvals, including those from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, will be sought for the acquisition.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of SPV | MCRAY XTEND INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED |
| Industry | Drone Technology |
| Shares Acquired | 6,00,000 equity shares |
| Face Value | Rs. 10/- each |
| Stake Acquired | 60% |
| Consideration | Cash |
| Subsidiary Status | Yes |
Historical Stock Returns for Magellanic Cloud
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.93% | +10.70% | +4.73% | -41.09% | -65.38% | -64.14% |
How might Magellanic Cloud's 60% stake in MCRAY Xtend position it to compete for upcoming Indian defence contracts under the 'Make in India' initiative for UAV procurement?
What are the potential revenue projections and timeline for MCRAY Xtend to achieve commercial-scale UAV manufacturing and deployment operations?
Could Rayonix Tech's existing technology portfolio and the remaining 40% stake create governance challenges or intellectual property disputes as the SPV scales its defence operations?


































