Paramount Communications Board Approves Rs 122.63 Cr Preferential Issue, EGM Set for June 6
Paramount Communications Limited's board approved a preferential issue of equity shares and fully convertible warrants aggregating Rs 122.63 crore, with 2,19,97,664 shares allotted to 10 non-promoter investors at Rs. 42 per share and 72,00,000 warrants issued to two promoters. The EGM is scheduled for June 6, 2026, via Video Conferencing to seek shareholder approval, with Ms. Rashi Goel appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer effective May 13, 2026.

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Paramount Communications Limited's Board of Directors approved a preferential issue of equity shares and fully convertible warrants to raise Rs 122.63 crore. The issuance is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, with an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for June 6, 2026, at 12:30 P.M. via Video Conferencing. In compliance with Regulation 30 and 47 of SEBI (Listing and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company published the EGM notice in Financial Express and Jansatta on May 16, 2026.
Preferential Issue of Equity Shares
The board approved the issuance of up to 2,19,97,664 equity shares of face value Rs. 2 each at a price of Rs. 42 per share, including a premium of Rs. 40 per share. The total consideration for the equity shares aggregates to Rs. 92,39,01,888. The issue price is not lower than the floor price of Rs. 41.68 calculated in accordance with SEBI ICDR Regulations. The shares are proposed to be allotted to 10 non-promoter investors.
| Proposed Allottee: | Max. Equity Shares | Max. Consideration (Rs. in Crores) |
|---|---|---|
| Abakkus Diversified Alpha Fund | 64,28,571 | 27.00 |
| Abakkus Diversified Alpha Fund-2 | 54,76,190 | 23.00 |
| Siddharth Shah | 7,14,285 | 3.00 |
| Singularity Equity Fund II | 11,90,476 | 5.00 |
| Jaideep Narendra Sampat (HUF) | 15,00,000 | 6.30 |
| Ankit Babel | 11,90,476 | 5.00 |
| Preksh Finserve Private Limited | 16,66,666 | 7.00 |
| Subhkam Ventures (I) Private Limited | 23,81,000 | 10.00 |
| Medallion Advisory LLP | 5,00,000 | 2.10 |
| Sharad Narayanlal Sarda | 9,50,000 | 4.00 |
| Total | 2,19,97,664 | 92.40 |
Preferential Issue of Convertible Warrants
The board also approved the issuance of up to 72,00,000 unlisted fully convertible warrants at a price of Rs. 42 per warrant, aggregating to Rs. 30,24,00,000. Each warrant is convertible into one fully paid-up equity share of face value Rs. 2 each within 18 months from the date of allotment. An amount equivalent to 25% of the warrant issue price, i.e., Rs. 10.50 per warrant, is payable at the time of subscription, while the balance 75% is payable upon exercise of the warrants. The warrants are proposed to be issued to two promoters.
| Proposed Allottee: | Max. Warrants | Category | Max. Consideration (Rs. in Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjay Aggarwal | 36,00,000 | Promoter | 15.12 |
| Sandeep Aggarwal | 36,00,000 | Promoter | 15.12 |
| Total | 72,00,000 | 30.24 |
Post-Allotment Shareholding Structure
The preferential allotment will alter the company's shareholding pattern. The table below presents the pre- and post-allotment structure:
| Category: | Pre-Issue Shares | Pre-Issue % | Post Equity Allotment Shares | Post Equity Allotment % | Post Full Conversion Shares | Post Full Conversion % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group | 15,01,12,681 | 49.14 | 15,01,12,681 | 45.84 | 15,73,12,681 | 47.01 |
| Public | 15,53,54,690 | 50.86 | 17,73,52,354 | 54.16 | 17,73,52,354 | 52.99 |
| Total | 30,54,67,371 | 100.00 | 32,74,65,035 | 100.00 | 33,46,65,035 | 100.00 |
Note: Outstanding ESOPs granted stand at 2,57,557.
EGM Details and Appointments
The EGM will be held on June 6, 2026, at 12:30 P.M. via Video Conferencing, with the company's registered office at KH-433, Maulana Avenue, Westend Greens, Rangpuri, New Delhi-110037 serving as the venue for the purpose of the meeting. The meeting will seek shareholder approval for the issuance of securities on a preferential basis, including the issuance of unlisted convertible warrants, in accordance with applicable provisions of law, rules, and regulations. The record date for determining eligibility for e-voting is May 30, 2026, and M/s Abhishek Mittal & Associates has been appointed as the Scrutineer for the e-voting process. Additionally, the board appointed Ms. Rashi Goel as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer effective May 13, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Paramount Communications
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.50% | -3.56% | +62.95% | +66.93% | +16.16% | +451.50% |
How will Paramount Communications deploy the Rs 122.63 crore raised through this preferential issue, and which business segments or expansion plans are likely to benefit most?
With promoter shareholding temporarily dipping to 45.84% post-equity allotment, what is the likelihood of promoters fully exercising their warrants within the 18-month window to restore their stake above 47%?
What does the participation of institutional investors like Abakkus Diversified Alpha Fund — contributing nearly 54% of the equity raise — signal about the market's confidence in Paramount Communications' growth trajectory?


































