Tega Industries Board Approves INR 1,500 Crores Facility Agreement and USD 5 Million Investment for Proposed Molycop Acquisition
Tega Industries' board, at its May 18, 2026 meeting, approved a borrowing facility of up to INR 1,500 Crores from Standard Chartered Bank and other lenders to finance the proposed Molycop acquisition, alongside an investment of up to USD 5,000,000 in its wholly owned Singapore subsidiary, Tega MC Investment Pte. Ltd., via optionally convertible redeemable preference shares (OCRPS) to support operational expenses and future contingencies related to the deal.

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Tega Industries Limited's board of directors, at its meeting held on May 18, 2026, approved two significant resolutions aimed at advancing the company's proposed acquisition of Molycop. The meeting commenced at 12:10 Hrs and concluded at 13:10 Hrs. These approvals are in furtherance of disclosures previously made by the company on November 29, 2025, and February 12, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Borrowing Facility for Molycop Acquisition Financing
The board approved the execution of a facility agreement for availing a borrowing facility of up to INR 1,500 Crores (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Crores Only) from Standard Chartered Bank and certain other banks and financial institutions (collectively referred to as the "Lenders"). The facility is intended to finance the proposed acquisition of Molycop, including by enabling Tega MC Investment Pte. Ltd. ("Tega HoldCo") to further subscribe to the ordinary shares of Tega MC JV Holdings Pte. Ltd., as per the terms of the Share Subscription Agreement (SSA). The company has stated that appropriate disclosures will be made in accordance with the SEBI Listing Regulations and the SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026, upon execution of the Facility Agreement and other ancillary financing documents.
Investment in Wholly Owned Singapore Subsidiary
The board also approved an investment of up to USD 5,000,000 (United States Dollars Five Million) in Tega MC Investment Pte. Ltd., to be made in one or more tranches through subscription to its optionally convertible redeemable preference shares (OCRPS). The proceeds are intended to enable Tega HoldCo to further subscribe to the ordinary shares of Tega MC JV Holdings Pte. Ltd., in one or more tranches, to meet future contingencies and operational expenses. Pending utilisation of the funds, the same may be invested in money market instruments including dollar denominated money market mutual funds, deposits in banks, or any other investments as permitted under applicable law.
The key details of the investment, as disclosed pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Target Entity: | Tega MC Investment Pte. Ltd. |
| Date of Incorporation: | November 18, 2025 |
| Country of Presence: | Singapore |
| Investment Amount: | Up to USD 5,000,000 (United States Dollars Five Million) |
| Investment Instrument: | Optionally Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (OCRPS) |
| Consideration Type: | Cash consideration |
| Related Party Transaction: | Yes — wholly owned subsidiary; on arm's length basis |
| Indicative Completion Period: | Within 3 months from the date of investment |
| Regulatory Approvals Required: | Not Applicable (Form FC filing under applicable foreign exchange regulations) |
| Industry: | Grinding media for mining industry and related products |
Background on Tega MC Investment Pte. Ltd.
Tega MC Investment Pte. Ltd. is a recently incorporated wholly owned subsidiary of Tega Industries, based in Singapore, with a date of incorporation of November 18, 2025. The entity has not generated any turnover to date. As a wholly owned subsidiary, the proposed investment in its OCRPS falls within the ambit of a related party transaction; however, the company has stated that the investment will be conducted on an arm's length basis and based on internationally accepted pricing methodology. The number of shares to be subscribed shall be determined in accordance with the price per share, which will also be decided based on internationally accepted pricing methodology. Tega HoldCo is presently a wholly owned subsidiary of the company and will remain as such post the proposed investment.
Disclosure and Compliance
The intimation has been made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, and the above information has been made available on the company's website at www.tegaindustries.com . The disclosures were signed by Manjuree Rai, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Membership No. A12858), on May 18, 2026. The company has indicated that further disclosures will be made as and when the Facility Agreement and related financing documents are executed, in compliance with applicable SEBI regulations and the Master Circular.
Historical Stock Returns for Tega Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.44% | -1.76% | -8.29% | -16.93% | +10.23% | +119.53% |
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