Orchasp Limited Board Approves ₹8.60 Crore Preferential Allotment Implementation
Orchasp Limited's board has approved the allotment of 2,68,75,000 equity shares at ₹3.20 per share, totaling ₹8.60 crore, to Mrs. P. Rajeswari, legal heir of Mr. P.C. Pantulu. This preferential allotment, aimed at converting outstanding loan amounts, follows in-principle approvals from BSE and NSE. The board has authorized Managing Director & CFO Mr. P. Chandra Sekhar to handle regulatory applications and compliance requirements. The company must apply for listing within 20 days of allotment to avoid penalties.

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Orchasp Limited has taken the next crucial step in its preferential allotment process, with the board of directors formally approving the implementation of the ₹8.60 crore share issuance. Following the in-principle approvals received from both major stock exchanges in December, the company's board meeting held on December 18 has now authorized the actual allotment and necessary regulatory applications.
Board Meeting Outcomes and Approvals
The board meeting, which commenced at 11:00 AM and concluded at 1:00 PM on December 18, resulted in key decisions regarding the preferential allotment implementation:
| Decision Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Allotment Approval | 2,68,75,000 equity shares of ₹2 each |
| Issue Price | ₹3.20 per share |
| Total Value | ₹8,60,00,000 |
| Allottee | Mrs. P. Rajeswari (legal heir of Mr. P.C. Pantulu) |
| Purpose | Conversion of balance loan amounts |
| Authorization | Mr. P. Chandra Sekhar (Managing Director & CFO) |
The board has specifically approved the issuance to Mrs. P. Rajeswari, who is the legal heir of Mr. P.C. Pantulu, the former chairman and CEO of the company. This allotment will facilitate the conversion of his outstanding loan amounts into equity.
Regulatory Framework and Exchange Approvals
The preferential allotment has already secured in-principle approval from both BSE Limited and NSE of India Limited under Regulation 28(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. However, the exchanges have emphasized that this approval should not be construed as automatic listing approval for the securities.
| Regulatory Requirement | Framework |
|---|---|
| Companies Act | 2013 |
| Securities Contracts Act | 1956 |
| SEBI Act | 1992 |
| Depositories Act | 1996 |
| SEBI ICDR Regulations | 2018 |
| SEBI LODR Regulations | 2015 |
Management Authorization and Next Steps
The board has authorized Mr. P. Chandra Sekhar, Managing Director and CFO, to handle all necessary applications and compliance requirements. His responsibilities include making applications with BSE, NSE, ROC, CDSL, and NSDL, along with obtaining required permissions under applicable laws for issue, allotment, listing, and trading permissions.
The company must ensure strict compliance with internal controls to monitor trades executed by proposed allottees before the allotment of securities. Additionally, specific undertakings must be obtained from allottees confirming they will not engage in intra-day trading in the company's scrip until the allotment date.
Post-Allotment Compliance Timeline
Upon completion of the allotment, Orchasp will be required to make a listing application without delay, along with applicable fees, as per Regulation 14 of the LODR Regulations. The company must submit this application within twenty days from the date of allotment, as specified in Schedule XIX Para(2) of ICDR Regulations and SEBI circular dated June 21. Non-compliance with these timeline requirements will attract penalties as mentioned in the relevant SEBI circular.
Historical Stock Returns for Orchasp
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.03% | -2.69% | -3.67% | -8.54% | -19.27% | -19.27% |






























