Authum Investment & Infrastructure Approves Rs. 2,450 Crore Preference Share Issuance, Director Resigns
Authum Investment & Infrastructure's Board approved issuing up to 2.45 crore Non-Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares to promoter Mentor Capital Limited, worth ₹2,450 crore. The shares will have a face value of ₹10 and issue price of ₹1,000, with a 0.01% dividend rate and 15-year tenure. Ms. Alpana Dangi resigned as Non-Executive Director. The company seeks shareholder approval for appointing Mr. Rajeev RA as Independent Director and for related party transactions with Mentor Capital Limited. A postal ballot will be conducted from October 19 to November 17, 2025.

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Authum Investment & Infrastructure Limited has announced significant corporate actions, including a major preference share issuance and changes to its board composition. The company's Board of Directors approved these decisions in a meeting held on October 16, 2025.
Preference Share Issuance
The Board has approved issuing up to 2.45 crore Non-Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (NCRPS) to its promoter, Mentor Capital Limited, through private placement. This move is subject to shareholder approval.
Key details of the NCRPS issuance:
Aspect | Details |
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Face Value | Rs. 10.00 per share |
Issue Price | Rs. 1,000.00 per share (including Rs. 990.00 premium) |
Total Issue Size | Up to Rs. 2,450.00 crore |
Dividend Rate | 0.01% per annum (non-cumulative) |
Tenure | 15 years from the date of allotment |
Redemption | At a premium to provide 6.50% IRR on the issue price |
Board Changes
Ms. Alpana Dangi has resigned from her position as Non-Executive Director, effective from the close of business hours on October 16, 2025. The resignation is attributed to personal commitments.
Additional Approvals
The Board has also approved seeking shareholder approval through postal ballot for:
- Appointing Mr. Rajeev RA as an Independent Director
- Approving material related party transactions with Mentor Capital Limited
- The issuance of the Non-Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares
Postal Ballot Details
- Notice circulation date: On or before October 18, 2025
- E-voting period: October 19, 2025 (9:00 A.M. IST) to November 17, 2025 (5:00 P.M. IST)
- Cut-off date for eligible voters: October 10, 2025
These corporate actions, particularly the substantial preference share issuance, may have significant implications for Authum Investment & Infrastructure's capital structure and future financial strategies. Shareholders and market observers will be closely watching the outcome of the postal ballot and the subsequent implementation of these decisions.