Ashika Credit Capital Merger Effective May 15, 2026; Record Date Fixed at May 27
Ashika Credit Capital Limited's Composite Scheme of Amalgamation became effective on May 15, 2026, following NCLT Kolkata Bench sanction and ROC filing. The record date is fixed at May 27, 2026, for allotment of 4,03,52,586 equity shares at a swap ratio of 6,726 ACCL shares per 10,000 AGSPL shares, with revised authorised capital of Rs. 141,40,00,000 and a planned name change to Ashika Global Securities Limited.
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Ashika Credit Capital Limited has announced that the Composite Scheme of Amalgamation has become legally effective on May 15, 2026, following the filing of the certified true copy of the NCLT order with the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata in Form INC-28. This filing was made in compliance with Section 232(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 25(7) of the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016. The development was communicated to BSE Ltd. by the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, Anju Mundhra, on May 15, 2026. The Merger & Acquisition Committee of Ashika Credit Capital Limited and the Boards of Directors of the transferor and amalgamating companies have acknowledged the filing in their respective meetings.
Structure of the Composite Scheme of Amalgamation
The Composite Scheme of Amalgamation involves a sequential two-step merger process among three entities within the Ashika group. The scheme consolidates the group's corporate structure through the following arrangement:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Transferor Company: | Ashika Commodities & Derivatives Private Limited (ACDPL) |
| Amalgamating / Transferee Company: | Ashika Global Securities Private Limited (AGSPL) |
| Amalgamated Company: | Ashika Credit Capital Limited (ACCL) |
| Relationship: | ACDPL is a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of AGSPL |
| Appointed Date: | April 1, 2025 |
| NCLT Order Date: | May 8, 2026 |
| NCLT Order Copy Uploaded: | May 12, 2026 |
| Effective Date: | May 15, 2026 |
| Record Date: | May 27, 2026 |
| Sanctioning Authority: | Hon'ble NCLT, Kolkata Bench |
| Post-Merger Name Change: | Ashika Credit Capital Limited to be renamed Ashika Global Securities Limited |
In the first step, Ashika Commodities & Derivatives Private Limited, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Ashika Global Securities Private Limited, amalgamated with and into Ashika Global Securities Private Limited. Subsequently, Ashika Global Securities Private Limited amalgamated with and into Ashika Credit Capital Limited, making Ashika Credit Capital Limited the final amalgamated entity. Both the Transferor Company and the Transferee/Amalgamating Company stand dissolved without winding up and cease to exist as separate legal entities from the Effective Date. Upon the scheme becoming effective, the name of Ashika Credit Capital Limited shall be changed to Ashika Global Securities Limited in accordance with Section 13 of the Companies Act, 2013, subject to name availability with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and completion of other procedural requirements.
Share Allotment and Record Date
The Merger & Acquisition Committee has fixed May 27, 2026 as the Record Date for determining the equity shareholders of Ashika Global Securities Private Limited who shall be entitled to receive fully paid-up equity shares of Ashika Credit Capital Limited. In terms of Clause No. 20.1 of Part III of the Composite Scheme of Amalgamation, the Amalgamated Company shall issue and allot 4,03,52,586 fully paid-up equity shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each to those shareholders of the Transferee/Amalgamating Company whose names appear in the Register of Members on the Record Date. The share exchange ratio and related details are as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Swap Ratio (AGSPL to ACCL): | 6,726 equity shares of face value INR 10/- each fully paid-up of ACCL for every 10,000 equity shares of face value INR 10/- each fully paid-up held in AGSPL |
| Total Shares to be Allotted: | 4,03,52,586 fully paid-up equity shares of face value Rs. 10/- each |
| Allotment for ACDPL Shareholders: | No allotment; all equity shares of ACDPL held by AGSPL and its nominees stand cancelled and extinguished |
| Listing of New Shares: | BSE Limited, ranking pari-passu with existing equity shares |
| Cancellation of Cross Holding: | 1,13,51,990 equity shares of face value Rs. 10/- each of ACCL held by AGSPL and ACDPL (representing 25.38% of paid-up share capital) stand cancelled entirely |
The Valuation Report recommending the swap ratio was prepared by CA Vidhi Chandak, an IBBI Registered Valuer, and dated November 12, 2024.
Increase in Authorised Capital
Upon the effectiveness of the scheme, the entire Authorised Share Capital of the Transferor Company and the Transferee/Amalgamating Company stands transferred to the Authorised Share Capital of the Amalgamated Company. Consequently, the Capital Clause of the Memorandum of Association of Ashika Credit Capital Limited stands altered. The revised Authorised Share Capital is as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Revised Authorised Share Capital: | Rs. 141,40,00,000 (Rupees One Hundred Forty One Crore Forty Lakhs) |
| Number of Equity Shares: | 14,14,00,000 (Fourteen Crore Fourteen Lakhs) Equity Shares of INR 10/- each |
Regulatory Approvals and Compliance
The scheme received all requisite regulatory clearances prior to the NCLT's final sanction. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted its No Objection to the proposed Composite Scheme of Amalgamation and subsequently extended the validity of its No Objection till March 17, 2026. BSE Limited issued its 'No adverse observations' on the proposed scheme vide letter No. DCS/AMAL/NB/R37/3758/2025-26 dated August 22, 2025. Both Ashika Credit Capital Limited and Ashika Global Securities Private Limited are Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) duly registered with the Reserve Bank of India.
| Regulatory Authority: | Status |
|---|---|
| Reserve Bank of India: | No Objection granted; validity extended till March 17, 2026 |
| BSE Limited: | No adverse observations issued vide letter dated August 22, 2025 |
| Official Liquidator, Calcutta High Court: | No complaint received; affairs not conducted prejudicially |
| Registrar of Companies, West Bengal: | No complaint or representation received; financials up to date |
| Income Tax Department: | No observations filed pursuant to notices served |
Subsidiaries of Ashika Credit Capital Limited Post-Merger
Consequent to the Composite Scheme of Amalgamation becoming effective, all subsidiaries including step-down subsidiaries of Ashika Global Securities Private Limited subsisting as on the Effective Date have become subsidiaries of Ashika Credit Capital Limited. These entities shall be considered subsidiaries of Ashika Credit Capital Limited with effect from the Appointed Date, i.e., April 1, 2025, for the purpose of financial integration, and consolidated financial statements shall be prepared accordingly. The following companies are subsidiaries of Ashika Credit Capital Limited as on the date of disclosure:
| Sl. No.: | Name of Company: | Status: |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashika Stock Services Limited (formerly, Ashika Stock Broking Limited) | Wholly Owned Subsidiary |
| 2 | Ashika Investment Managers Private Limited | Wholly Owned Subsidiary |
| 3 | Ashika Business Private Limited | Wholly Owned Subsidiary |
| 4 | Ashika Global Family Office Services Private Limited | Wholly Owned Subsidiary |
| 5 | Ashika Global Custodial Services Private Limited | Wholly Owned Subsidiary |
| 6 | Ashika Global Wealth Services Private Limited | Wholly Owned Subsidiary |
| 7 | Ashika Global Insurance Advisors Private Limited | Wholly Owned Subsidiary |
| 8 | Ashika Private Equity Advisors Private Limited (formerly Ashika Entercon Private Limited) | Subsidiary |
| 9 | Ashika Stock Broking IFSC Private Limited (Wholly Owned subsidiary of Ashika Stock Services Limited) | Step Down Wholly Owned Subsidiary |
Additionally, Ashika Credit Capital Limited has become the Sponsor of Schemes under Ashika Alternative Investment (registered with SEBI as Category III-AIF) and Ashika Alternative Asset (registered with SEBI as Category II-AIF), in which erstwhile Ashika Global Securities Private Limited was a sponsor. The employees of the Transferor Company and the Amalgamating Company will be employees of Ashika Credit Capital Limited, with the appointment or designation of any such employees as Key Managerial Personnel or Senior Management Personnel being subject to approval of the appropriate Committee or the Board in due course.
Rationale for the Amalgamation
The scheme aims to consolidate the businesses of the companies, facilitating the realisation of their full potential. The key objectives cited include business synergy through the combination of the NBFCs' investing and financing activities, creation of a larger unified entity with optimal utilisation of capital, reduction of administrative and managerial overheads, improved financial strength and profitability through combined operations, pooling of knowledge and expertise, and unification of legal and regulatory compliance obligations currently required across all three entities.
Historical Stock Returns for Ashika Credit Capital
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.18% | -8.81% | -12.66% | -8.71% | -8.71% | -8.71% |
How will the cancellation of 25.38% cross-held shares and the allotment of 4,03,52,586 new shares impact the post-merger ownership structure and potential dilution for existing minority shareholders of Ashika Credit Capital Limited?
With Ashika Credit Capital Limited now becoming sponsor of both a Category II and Category III AIF, how might this expanded regulatory footprint influence the group's fundraising strategy and product offerings going forward?
How soon could the name change to Ashika Global Securities Limited receive MCA approval, and what rebranding or operational changes might follow for its nine subsidiaries?
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