Vardhman Polytex Allots 1,500 OCDs Worth ₹15 Crore to Special Situation India Fund
Vardhman Polytex Limited allotted 1,500 Optionally Convertible Debentures worth Rs. 15 crore to Special Situation India Fund on a preferential basis, approved by the Board on 18th May, 2026. The OCDs are convertible into equity shares within 18 months, with 100% of the issue price received upfront and post-issue shareholding not determinable at this stage.

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Vardhman Polytex Limited has allotted 1,500 Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs) on a preferential basis to Special Situation India Fund, a Non-Promoter Group Entity, at a price of Rs. 1,00,000 per OCD, aggregating to Rs. 15,00,00,000 (Rupees Fifteen Crore Only). The Board of Directors approved the allotment at their meeting held on Monday, 18th May, 2026, which commenced at 05:00 PM and concluded at 05:45 PM. The issuance was made pursuant to a special resolution passed by shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 16th April, 2026.
Regulatory Approvals and Compliance
The preferential allotment received in-principle approval from BSE Limited vide letter number LOD/PREF/MV/FIP/226/2026-27 dated May 14, 2026, and from National Stock Exchange of India Limited vide letter number NSE/LIST/54202 dated May 15, 2026. The issuance has been carried out in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with the SEBI circular dated July 13, 2023. The preferential allotment was conducted on a private placement basis under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018.
Key Terms of the OCD Issuance
The following table summarises the key details of the preferential OCD issuance:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Securities: | Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs) convertible into Equity Shares of face value Re. 1/- each |
| Number of OCDs Allotted: | 1,500 (One Thousand Five Hundred) |
| Issue Price per OCD: | Rs. 1,00,000/- |
| Total Aggregate Amount: | Rs. 15,00,00,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Crore Only) |
| Allottee: | Special Situation India Fund |
| Category of Allottee: | Non-Promoter |
| Conversion Instrument: | Equity Shares of face value Re. 1/- each |
| Conversion Period: | Within 18 months from the date of allotment |
| Payment Terms: | 100% of OCDs Issue Price received upfront |
| Number of Allottees: | 1 |
Conversion and Post-Issue Shareholding
The OCDs are convertible into equity shares of the Company having a face value of Re. 1/- each within a period of 18 months from the date of allotment. The "Relevant Date" for calculating the price of the resultant equity shares upon conversion will be a date 30 days prior to the date on which the OCD holder becomes entitled to apply for the equity shares of the Company. As the conversion price is to be determined on the Relevant Date under SEBI ICDR Regulations, the post-issue equity shareholding of Special Situation India Fund cannot be ascertained at this stage.
Pre- and Post-Issue Shareholding Details
The allotment details and shareholding position of the allottee are presented below:
| Allottee: | Special Situation India Fund |
|---|---|
| Category: | Non-Promoter |
| Pre-Issue Equity Shares: | 0 |
| Pre-Issue Shareholding (%): | 0 |
| No. of OCDs Allotted: | 1,500 |
| Post-Issue Equity Shares: | Not determinable |
| Post-Issue Shareholding (%): | Not determinable |
The Company has noted that the stock exchanges will be intimated as and when the OCDs are converted into equity shares or lapse. The disclosure has been made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Vardhman Polytex
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.56% | +5.19% | -7.81% | -2.26% | -48.33% | +288.62% |
How might the conversion of OCDs into equity shares impact Vardhman Polytex's existing promoter shareholding percentage and potential dilution risks for retail investors?
What strategic objectives is Special Situation India Fund likely pursuing with this investment, and could this signal a broader restructuring or turnaround play at Vardhman Polytex?
Given that the conversion price will be determined 30 days before the OCD holder exercises the option, how could stock price volatility over the next 18 months influence Special Situation India Fund's conversion decision?


































