Quest Capital Markets and Rainbow Investments Boost Stakes in PCBL Chemical Through Warrant Conversion
Rainbow Investments Limited and Quest Capital Markets Limited, promoter entities of PCBL Chemical Limited, have converted warrants into equity shares. Rainbow Investments acquired 1.36 crore shares at Rs. 280 per share, increasing its stake to 47.43%. Quest Capital Markets also converted warrants at the same price. The company has complied with SEBI regulations by disclosing these transactions. Additionally, PCBL Chemical issued Commercial Paper worth Rs. 100 crores at 6.22% interest for 90 days.

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PCBL Chemical Limited has announced changes in its shareholding structure as multiple promoter entities, including Rainbow Investments Limited and Quest Capital Markets Limited, converted warrants into equity shares, increasing their stakes in the chemical manufacturer.
Warrant Conversion Details
Rainbow Investments Limited acquired 1.36 crore equity shares of PCBL Chemical through the conversion of warrants. The shares were allotted on November 3, following the exercise of rights attached to warrants issued on a preferential basis. The conversion price was set at Rs. 280.00 per share, with each share having a face value of Re. 1.00.
Quest Capital Markets Limited, another promoter group entity, has also acquired equity shares through the exercise of warrants. Each warrant was converted into one fully paid-up equity share of PCBL Chemical Limited with a face value of Re. 1 per share at a price of Rs. 280.00 each. The shares were issued on a preferential basis.
Impact on Shareholding
The warrant conversions have resulted in increases in the stakes held by promoter entities in PCBL Chemical. Here's a breakdown of the changes for Rainbow Investments:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Shares Acquired | 1.36 crore |
| Conversion Price | Rs. 280.00 |
| Post-Acquisition Shareholding | 18.66 crore shares |
| New Ownership Percentage | 47.43% |
This move strengthens the position of promoter entities as major shareholders in PCBL Chemical.
Regulatory Compliance
In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations, PCBL Chemical has made the necessary disclosures to the stock exchanges. The company filed the required Form C under Regulation 7(2)(a) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, detailing the acquisitions by promoter entities.
Quest Capital Markets disclosed its acquisition under insider trading regulations to PCBL Chemical's compliance officer, which was subsequently reported to stock exchanges NSE and BSE by PCBL Chemical.
Additional Corporate Actions
Concurrent with these developments, PCBL Chemical has also reported other corporate actions:
- Similar warrant conversions by other promoter group entities, including Stel Holdings Limited.
- The issuance of Commercial Paper worth Rs. 100.00 crores, with the following details:
- Face Value: Rs. 5,00,000.00 per unit
- Tenure: 90 days
- Interest Rate: 6.22% per annum
These actions reflect PCBL Chemical's management of its capital structure and efforts to optimize its financial position.
Historical Stock Returns for PCBL Chemical
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.48% | -3.36% | -7.57% | -4.04% | -18.86% | +367.97% |










































