Datacipher Limited Board Approves Multiple Equity Share Allotments Following NCLT Order
Datacipher Limited conducted a board meeting on January 30, 2026, approving significant equity share allotments totaling over 1.42 crore shares. The approvals include allotment to resolution applicant group, strategic investors, existing public shareholders, and Datacipher Solutions Private Limited shareholders, all pursuant to NCLT Chennai Bench order dated July 24, 2025.

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Datacipher Limited (formerly J.R. Foods Limited) conducted a virtual board meeting on January 30, 2026, approving multiple equity share allotments and corporate restructuring measures. The meeting, which commenced at 10:15 A.M. and concluded at 11:35 A.M. IST, addressed several agenda items related to capital restructuring and amalgamation processes.
The board acknowledged previous intimation dated August 18, 2025, regarding approved allotments that faced delays due to technical issues with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). These delays affected the approval process for capital reduction, amalgamation of Datacipher Solutions Private Limited with J R Foods Limited, and capital increase amounting to ₹150 crores.
Key Board Approvals
The board meeting resulted in several significant approvals related to equity share allotments:
| Approval Type: | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution Applicant Allotment: | 72,80,912 equity shares of ₹10 each |
| Beneficiary: | Mr. Amarandhar Reddy Kotha and Others |
| Strategic Investor Allotment: | 70,00,000 equity shares |
| Category: | Public category |
| NCLT Order Date: | July 24, 2025 |
Corporate Restructuring Measures
The board approved equity share allotments to existing public shareholders following capital reduction procedures. Additionally, the meeting addressed the allotment of equity shares to shareholders of Datacipher Solutions Private Limited, pursuant to the approved NCLT Chennai Bench order dated July 24, 2025.
Administrative Authorizations
The board authorized Mr. Rajesh Kumar Mallour, Director (DIN: 08125774), to file name change documents with various regulatory bodies including BSE, CDSL, NSDL, IT department, and other relevant departments. This authorization facilitates the company's transition from its former identity as J.R. Foods Limited to Datacipher Limited.
Regulatory Compliance
The board meeting outcomes were disclosed in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company maintains its listing on BSE Limited with scrip code 530915 under its former name J.R. Foods Limited. The formal communication was digitally signed by Director M. Rajesh Kumar on January 30, 2026.
























