NCLT orders BN Agrochem to convene shareholder meeting for amalgamation scheme
The National Company Law Tribunal has ordered BN Agrochem Limited to hold a shareholder meeting to approve the amalgamation of A1 Agri Global Limited, B.N. Agritech Limited, and Salasar Balaji Overseas Private Limited. The scheme, with an appointed date of April 1, 2025, specifies share exchange ratios of 122:100, 164:100, and 301:100 respectively. Meetings for transferor company shareholders and unsecured creditors are dispensed with due to consent affidavits, while secured creditor meetings are mandated.

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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, has directed BN Agrochem Limited to convene a meeting of its equity shareholders to consider and approve a scheme of amalgamation with A1 Agri Global Limited, B.N. Agritech Limited, and Salasar Balaji Overseas Private Limited. The order, dated June 19, 2026, mandates that the meeting be held within 60 days of the order's upload on the NCLT portal via video conferencing or other audio-visual means. The scheme aims to achieve operational integration, centralized procurement, and better facility utilisation.
The amalgamation scheme involves the transfer of three entities into BN Agrochem Limited, the transferee company. The appointed date for the scheme is April 1, 2025. The rationale for the merger includes pooling of resources to reduce operational costs, improving negotiating power through centralized procurement, and enhancing marketing capabilities by offering a broader portfolio of services. The combined entity expects to achieve greater management focus and efficiency in working capital management.
The NCLT has specified the share exchange ratios for the amalgamation. Shareholders of A1 Agri Global Limited will receive 122 equity shares of BN Agrochem Limited for every 100 shares held. Shareholders of B.N. Agritech Limited will receive 164 equity shares for every 100 shares held, while shareholders of Salasar Balaji Overseas Private Limited will receive 301 equity shares for every 100 shares held. All shares issued will be of ₹10 each, credited as fully paid up.
The tribunal has dispensed with holding meetings for the equity shareholders and unsecured creditors of the three transferor companies as they have provided consent affidavits. However, the meeting for the equity shareholders of BN Agrochem Limited is required. The company has 9,296 equity shareholders as of February 28, 2026. Mr. Kuldeep Kumar Kareer, Former Member (J), NCLT, has been appointed as the Chairperson for the meeting, and Mr. Hrishikesh Wagh will serve as the Scrutiniser.
The order details the financial obligations and creditor consents. As of February 28, 2026, the transferor companies have significant secured and unsecured creditor outstanding amounts. Meetings for secured creditors of the transferor companies will also be convened via video conferencing. The transferee company has no secured creditors. The notice for the shareholder meeting will be advertised in Business Standard and Nav Shakti at least 30 days before the meeting date.
Share Capital Details
The authorised and paid-up share capital of the applicant companies as of December 31, 2025, is detailed below:
| Company | Authorised Share Capital (Rs.) | Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Agri Global Limited | 15,00,00,000 | 8,47,19,850 |
| B.N. Agritech Limited | 1,46,90,00,000 | 92,68,39,820 |
| Salasar Balaji Overseas Private Limited | 10,00,00,000 | 7,15,87,950 |
| BN Agrochem Limited | 1,25,00,00,000 | 97,77,29,410 |
Key Meeting Appointments
| Role | Appointee |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Mr. Kuldeep Kumar Kareer, Former Member (J), NCLT |
| Scrutiniser | Mr. Hrishikesh Wagh, FCS 7993 |
The company is required to file an affidavit of service and a compliance report within 10 working days of serving notices to all regulatory authorities, including the Regional Director, Western Region, Mumbai, and the Jurisdictional Registrar of Companies.
Historical Stock Returns for BN Agrochem
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.22% | -1.78% | -15.86% | +12.81% | +12.81% | +12.81% |
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