Tega Industries Signs INR 1,500 Crores Facility for Molycop Acquisition
Tega Industries Limited signed a facility agreement on May 22, 2026, with Standard Chartered Bank, Axis Bank, and Export-Import Bank of India to avail a term loan of up to INR 1,500 Crores. The facility, secured against company and subsidiary assets, is designated for financing the proposed acquisition of Molycop.

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Tega Industries Limited has executed a rupee facility agreement with a consortium of lenders to secure funding of up to INR 1,500 Crores. The agreement was signed on May 22, 2026, with Standard Chartered Bank acting as the Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Underwriter & Bookrunner, alongside Axis Bank Limited and Export-Import Bank of India. The facility is intended to finance the proposed acquisition of Molycop, a strategic move previously disclosed by the company on November 29, 2025, February 12, 2026, and May 18, 2026.
Facility Agreement Details
The borrowing arrangement is structured as a Term Loan Facility. As of the execution date, the total amount outstanding under the facility is Nil. The agreement includes the execution of ancillary security documents customary for financing arrangements of this nature. The facility will be secured by customary security interests, including mortgage, hypothecation, pledge, share charge, and non-disposal undertaking over certain identified assets of the company and its subsidiaries. These assets include immovable properties, movable and current assets, designated reserve account assets, and investments in identified subsidiaries.
Lender and Security Information
Catalyst Trusteeship Limited has been appointed as the Facility Agent for the transaction. The significant terms of the agreement include standard representations, warranties, covenants, undertakings, events of default, and mandatory prepayment provisions typical for such financing. The company confirmed that the lenders are not related to the promoter or promoter group, and the transaction does not fall within related party transactions.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Lenders | Standard Chartered Bank, Axis Bank Limited, Export-Import Bank of India |
| Facility Agent | Catalyst Trusteeship Limited |
| Nature of Loan | Term Loan Facility |
| Total Amount | Up to INR 1,500 Crores |
| Date of Execution | May 22, 2026 |
| Purpose | Financing proposed acquisition of Molycop |
Regulatory Disclosures
The intimation regarding the execution of the Facility Agreement was submitted to the stock exchanges on May 23, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosures were signed by Manjuree Rai, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer. The company has made the information available on its website and will continue to make necessary disclosures as per the SEBI Master Circular.
Historical Stock Returns for Tega Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.09% | +0.35% | +9.52% | -7.04% | +9.09% | +144.09% |
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