NCLT Pronounces First Motion Order for Scheme of Amalgamation of Rex Overseas and S&S Balajee Mercantile with Ekam Leasing and Finance
The NCLT New Delhi Bench pronounced a First Motion Order on May 8, 2026, for the proposed amalgamation of Rex Overseas Private Limited and S & S Balajee Mercantile Private Limited with Ekam Leasing and Finance Co. Limited. The tribunal dispensed with creditor and shareholder meetings for the transferor companies and directed a shareholders' meeting for the transferee company via Video Conferencing with remote e-voting. The scheme involves no issuance of new shares, no change in shareholding pattern, and no alteration in management or control of the transferee company. The company also disclosed two pending legal proceedings — an income tax writ petition at Delhi High Court and a SEBI SOP fine waiver application at BSE — both of which are stated to be unaffected by the proposed scheme.

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Ekam Leasing & Finance Co . Limited, a New Delhi-based Non-Banking Financial Company registered with the Reserve Bank of India, has informed the stock exchange that the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), New Delhi Bench, Court-III, pronounced a First Motion Order on May 8, 2026, in Company Application No. CA(CAA)/17(ND)/2026. The order was received by the company on May 11, 2026, and the intimation was submitted to the exchange on May 12, 2026, under Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Scheme of Amalgamation: Overview
The proposed Scheme of Amalgamation involves the merger of two wholly owned subsidiaries — Rex Overseas Private Limited (Transferor Company No. 1) and S & S Balajee Mercantile Private Limited (Transferor Company No. 2) — with Ekam Leasing and Finance Co. Limited (Transferee Company). The Appointed Date of the Scheme is April 1, 2025. The Board of Directors of all applicant companies approved the proposed Scheme at their respective meetings held on January 31, 2026. Since both transferor companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of the transferee company, no new shares will be issued pursuant to the Scheme, and no Share Exchange Ratio or Valuation of Shares is required.
Capital Structure of Applicant Companies
The following table summarises the share capital details of the three applicant companies as disclosed in the NCLT order:
| Company: | Authorised Capital | Paid-up Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Rex Overseas Private Limited (Transferor Co. No. 1) | Rs. 28,00,000/- divided into 28,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100/- each | Rs. 27,29,500/- divided into 27,295 Equity Shares of Rs. 100/- each |
| S & S Balajee Mercantile Private Limited (Transferor Co. No. 2) | Rs. 35,00,000/- divided into 3,50,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each | Rs. 30,12,500/- divided into 3,01,250 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each |
| Ekam Leasing and Finance Co. Limited (Transferee Company) | Rs. 5,00,00,000/- divided into 1,00,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 5/- each | Rs. 3,00,00,000/- divided into 60,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 5/- each |
Net Worth of Applicant Companies
As on September 30, 2025, the net worth positions of the applicant companies, as certified by Chartered Accountants and reproduced in the NCLT order, are as follows:
| Company: | Total Net Worth |
|---|---|
| Rex Overseas Private Limited (Transferor Co. No. 1) | INR 2,75,73,010 |
| S & S Balajee Mercantile Private Limited (Transferor Co. No. 2) | INR 2,96,16,749 |
| Ekam Leasing and Finance Co. Limited (Transferee Company) | INR 173.46 Lakh |
Both transferor companies are stated to be profit-making entities with positive net worth. The NCLT noted that the net worth of the transferee company is less than that of the transferor companies, a factor that influenced the tribunal's decision to direct convening of an equity shareholders' meeting for the transferee company.
Key Directions Issued by NCLT
In the First Motion Order, the NCLT issued the following key directions:
- Dispensed with the meetings of shareholders and creditors (secured and unsecured) of both transferor companies, given that 100% of equity shareholders and all unsecured creditors provided consent affidavits, and there are no secured creditors.
- Dispensed with the meeting of secured and unsecured creditors of the transferee company, as there are no secured creditors and unsecured creditors representing more than 90% in value provided consent affidavits.
- Directed convening of a meeting of the equity shareholders of the transferee company through Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means, with remote e-voting facility.
- Appointed Dr. Alok Shrivastava, IAS (Retd.) as Chairperson and Mr. Dinesh Bhardwaj, ILS (Retd.) as Alternate Chairperson for the shareholders' meeting; Mr. R.K. Shrivastava, Advocate, appointed as Scrutinizer.
- Fixed fees at Rs. 2,00,000 for the Chairperson, Rs. 1,50,000 for the Alternate Chairperson, and Rs. 1,00,000 for the Scrutinizer, in addition to reimbursement of incidental expenses.
- Directed notices to be issued to statutory authorities including the Regional Director (Northern Region), Registrar of Companies NCT of Delhi & Haryana, Official Liquidator, Income Tax Department, Reserve Bank of India, BSE Limited, and SEBI.
- Directed that individual notices be sent to shareholders at least 30 days prior to the meeting, and advertisements be published in Financial Express (English Edition, Delhi) and Jansatta (Hindi Edition, Delhi) at least 30 clear days prior to the meeting.
- Specified that the quorum for the equity shareholders' meeting shall be not less than 75% in value of members voting, in accordance with Section 230(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Pending Legal Proceedings
The NCLT order discloses two pending legal proceedings against the transferee company:
| Proceeding: | Details |
|---|---|
| Nature | Writ Petition in respect of Income Tax matter (Section 153C) |
| Forum | Delhi High Court |
| Case No. | W.P.(C): 14310/2021 |
| Current Status | Next date of hearing fixed for August 3, 2026 |
| Proceeding: | Details |
|---|---|
| Nature | SEBI SOP Fine Waiver Application |
| Forum | Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Fine Imposed | Rs. 21,09,840/- |
| Fresh Waiver Application | Filed on February 17, 2025 for Rs. 9,74,680/- (out of total fine of Rs. 21,09,840/-) |
| Balance Unpaid | Rs. 11,35,160/- |
| Current Status | Application under consideration with BSE |
The company has clarified by affidavit that neither of these proceedings will be adversely affected by the proposed Scheme of Amalgamation.
Rationale for the Amalgamation
The applicant companies cited several rationales for the proposed scheme, including group simplification and structural consolidation, elimination of redundant corporate entities and associated costs, operational and managerial efficiency through centralised management, optimised capital and balance sheet efficiency, improved regulatory and compliance efficiency, and enhanced transparency and shareholder value. The company has reiterated that the proposed Scheme does not result in any change in the management, control, or shareholding pattern of the transferee company. The NCLT clarified that observations made in the First Motion Order are solely for the purpose of the present application and shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the Scheme at the second motion stage.
Historical Stock Returns for Ekam Leasing & Finance Co
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.99% | -14.91% | +23.20% | +9.42% | +8.73% | +76.55% |
How might the pending SEBI SOP fine of Rs. 21,09,840/- and the unresolved BSE waiver application impact shareholder confidence ahead of the equity shareholders' meeting vote on the amalgamation?
Given that the transferee company's net worth is lower than both transferor subsidiaries, how could the merger alter Ekam Leasing & Finance's balance sheet strength and its standing as an RBI-registered NBFC?
If the Delhi High Court rules against Ekam Leasing in the Section 153C income tax writ petition scheduled for August 2026, what financial and regulatory consequences could arise for the post-merger entity?































