Refex Industries Forfeits ₹130.69 Cr After 1,11,70,000 Convertible Warrants Lapse Unexercised
Refex Industries Limited announced the lapse and forfeiture of all 1,11,70,000 convertible warrants allotted on November 07, 2024, after warrant holders failed to pay the balance 75% of the ₹468/- per warrant issue price within the 18-month exercise period ending May 06, 2026. The forfeited upfront 25% subscription amount totals ₹1,30,68,90,000/- (₹130.69 Crore), with no resulting change in the company's paid-up share capital.

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Refex Industries Limited has announced the lapse and forfeiture of all 1,11,70,000 convertible warrants that were allotted on a preferential basis on November 07, 2024, after the warrant holders failed to pay the balance 75% of the issue price within the stipulated exercise period. The company made this disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, on May 07, 2026.
Background of the Warrant Issuance
The warrants were originally issued as part of a broader preferential allotment approved by the company in October 2024. In addition to the warrants, the company had also allotted 81,77,068 equity shares to the non-promoter category at an issue price of ₹468/- per share. The total preferential issue, comprising both equity shares and convertible warrants, aggregated to ₹905,44,27,824/- (₹905.44 Crore). The warrants were issued to certain promoter & promoter group and non-promoter category investors at an issue price of ₹468/- per warrant, inclusive of a face value of ₹2/- each.
As per the terms of the issue and Regulation 162 of the SEBI ICDR Regulations, 25% of the issue price was collected upfront as the initial subscription amount at the time of allotment. The remaining 75% was required to be paid at the time of exercising the warrants, within 18 months from the date of allotment — that is, on or before May 06, 2026.
Lapse and Forfeiture Details
Since the company did not receive the balance 75% consideration from any of the warrant holders within the stipulated timeline, all outstanding warrants lapsed upon expiry of the exercise period on May 06, 2026. With effect from May 07, 2026, the upfront 25% subscription amount of ₹1,30,68,90,000/- (₹130.69 Crore) stands forfeited under Regulation 169(3) of Chapter V of the SEBI ICDR Regulations. The key parameters of the lapsed warrants are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Securities: | Convertible Warrants |
| Type of Issuance: | Preferential Allotment |
| Total Warrants Originally Allotted: | 1,11,70,000 |
| Issue Price per Warrant: | ₹468/- |
| Date of Allotment: | November 07, 2024 |
| Tenure: | 18 months (up to May 06, 2026) |
| Number of Warrants Exercised: | Nil |
| Number of Warrants Lapsed: | 1,11,70,000 |
| Amount Forfeited: | ₹130,68,90,000/- |
| Change in Capital Structure: | Nil |
Warrant Holders Affected
The following warrant holders, spanning both promoter & promoter group and non-promoter categories, had their warrants lapse, with the corresponding forfeited amounts representing the 25% upfront consideration paid at the time of allotment:
| Name of Warrant Holder: | Warrants Allotted / Lapsed | Amount Forfeited (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Ugamdevi Jain: | 26,50,000 | 31,00,50,000 |
| Ms. Dimple Jain: | 26,50,000 | 31,00,50,000 |
| Mr. Yash Jain: | 26,45,000 | 30,94,65,000 |
| Mr. Dinesh Kumar Agarwal: | 5,50,000 | 6,43,50,000 |
| Monarch Infraparks Private Limited: | 10,68,376 | 12,49,99,992 |
| Yantra Esolar India Private Limited: | 5,12,820 | 5,99,99,940 |
| Ms. Anushree Shah: | 3,20,512 | 3,74,99,904 |
| Ms. Vrushali Shah: | 3,20,512 | 3,74,99,904 |
| M/s K&K Ventures: | 2,39,105 | 2,79,75,285 |
| Ms. Shah Bela: | 2,13,675 | 2,49,99,975 |
| Grand Total: | 1,11,70,000 | 1,30,68,90,000 |
Impact on Capital Structure and Next Steps
Refex Industries confirmed that the lapse of these warrants will result in no change to the company's paid-up share capital, as none of the warrants were exercised for conversion into equity shares. Consequent to the lapse, all warrant holders cease to have any rights or entitlement to seek conversion into equity shares of the company. The forfeited amount of ₹1,30,68,90,000/- will be retained by the company and accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting standards. The matter is to be taken up at the forthcoming meeting of the Board of Directors, where a necessary resolution will be passed in this regard.
Historical Stock Returns for Refex Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.40% | +0.28% | +24.22% | -25.79% | -32.98% | +873.87% |
How will Refex Industries deploy the forfeited ₹130.69 Crore on its balance sheet, and could this windfall be used for debt reduction, capital expenditure, or shareholder returns?
What does the failure of promoter group members — including Ms. Ugamdevi Jain, Ms. Dimple Jain, and Mr. Yash Jain — to exercise their warrants signal about their confidence in Refex Industries' future growth prospects?
Given that the original preferential allotment was valued at ₹905.44 Crore and the warrant conversion has now collapsed, will Refex Industries pursue an alternative fundraising strategy to meet its capital requirements?


































