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Persistent Systems raises ~INR 42.6 bn via QIP, issuing 7.68 m shares
Persistent Systems Limited allotted 7,683,981 equity shares to qualified institutional buyers under a Qualified Institutional Placement at INR 5,550 per share, including a discount of INR 211 (3.66% of the floor price), raising approximately INR 42,646.09 million. The board’s special committee approved the allotment on October 26, 2026 and closed the issue on the same day, increasing paid‑up equity share capital to INR 829,169,905, representing 165,833,981 shares.
The South Indian Bank allotted 752,831 equity shares under ESOS, raising capital to Rs 2,62,02,56,538
The bank’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee allotted 7,52,831 equity shares to eligible grantees on October 26, 2026 under the SIB ESOS Scheme‑2008. The allotment comprised six tranches with exercise prices ranging from Rs 16.39 to Rs 27.14 per option. The shares were issued upon exercise of stock options and receipt of appropriate consideration. The issued and subscribed capital increased to Rs 2,62,02,56,538, representing 2,62,02,56,538 shares of Rs 1 each.
Poonawalla Fincorp approves ₹2,000 crore non‑convertible debenture issue
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited disclosed that its Finance Committee approved the issuance of non‑convertible debentures for a total amount of up to ₹ 2,000,00,00,000 (Two Thousand Crore). The issue will be split into two series – Series ZCB G1 FY 2026‑27 with a base issue of ₹ 750,00,00,000 and Series G2 FY 2026‑27 with a base issue of ₹ 250,00,00,000 – and will be listed on BSE.
Sun Pharma completed INR 7,816 crore NCD allotment, fully subscribed with greenshoe exercised
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited announced that on 26 October 2026 it completed the private‑placement allotment of rated, listed, unsecured non‑convertible debentures totaling an aggregate face value of INR 7,816 crore. The base issue of INR 7,000 crore was fully subscribed and the company exercised its greenshoe option for an additional INR 816 crore. The debentures carry coupons of 8.05% (Series A) and 8.20% (Series B) and are listed on BSE and NSE.
Balrampur Chini Mills allotted 44,287 equity shares to employees under ESAR 2023 plan
On 24 October 2026, Balrampur Chini Mills Limited approved the issuance of 44,287 fully paid equity shares of ₹1 each to employees under its Employees Stock Appreciation Rights Plan 2023. The shares were allotted at exercise prices of ₹386.60, ₹378.65 and ₹545.20 for different tranches. After the issue, total issued share capital stood at 21,16,41,783 shares.
Natco Pharma approved rights issue of 1.70 crore equity shares at ₹750 each
Natco Pharma Limited’s Fund‑Raising Committee approved the allotment of 1,70,58,082 equity shares on a rights basis at ₹750 per share, including a ₹748 premium. The issue raised the paid‑up equity share capital from ₹35,82,19,740 (17,91,09,870 shares) to ₹39,23,35,904 (19,61,67,952 shares) of ₹2 face value. The board approved the rights issue on September 9, 2026 and the committee met on October 23, 2026 to finalize the allotment.
Embassy Developments issues 1.1 million shares, raising capital by INR 91.99 million
Embassy Developments Limited allotted 1,10,00,000 fully paid‑up equity shares to Embassy Property Developments Private Limited, receiving INR 91,99,57,500 as balance consideration, upon conversion of 1,10,00,000 warrants out of 3,25,18,900 held by the allottee. The issue raised the paid‑up equity share capital to INR 2,80,32,66,866 and increased the promoter and promoter group’s stake to 43.13% of the enlarged capital.
Jana Small Finance Bank allotted 17,869 ESOP shares, raising total equity to 10,58,39,965
Jana Small Finance Bank Limited disclosed that on 23 October 2026 it allotted 17,869 fully paid‑up equity shares of Rs 10 each under its ESOP 2017 and ESOP 2018 schemes. The issue increased the bank’s paid‑up equity shares from 10,58,22,096 to 10,58,39,965, with an ISIN of INE953L01027.
Tata Communications allotted 55,959 employee shares, raising paid‑up capital to ₹285.14 crore
Tata Communications Limited disclosed that its Nomination and Remuneration Committee allotted 55,959 equity shares of ₹10 each to employees under its 2023 Employee Stock Unit Plan on October 22, 2026. The issue increased the company’s paid‑up equity share capital to ₹285,14,16,020, bringing total shares outstanding to 28,51,41,602.
360 ONE WAM Limited allotted 461,384 ESOP shares, raising paid‑up capital to Rs 42,88,78,523
The company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee approved the allotment of 4,61,384 equity shares to employees under its Employee Stock Options Scheme on October 22, 2026. This issuance increased the issued, subscribed and paid‑up share capital from Rs 42,84,17,139 (42,84,17,139 shares) to Rs 42,88,78,523 (42,88,78,523 shares).
Persistent Systems raises ~INR 42.6 bn via QIP, issuing 7.68 m shares
Persistent Systems Limited allotted 7,683,981 equity shares to qualified institutional buyers under a Qualified Institutional Placement at INR 5,550 per share, including a discount of INR 211 (3.66% of the floor price), raising approximately INR 42,646.09 million. The board’s special committee approved the allotment on October 26, 2026 and closed the issue on the same day, increasing paid‑up equity share capital to INR 829,169,905, representing 165,833,981 shares.
The South Indian Bank allotted 752,831 equity shares under ESOS, raising capital to Rs 2,62,02,56,538
The bank’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee allotted 7,52,831 equity shares to eligible grantees on October 26, 2026 under the SIB ESOS Scheme‑2008. The allotment comprised six tranches with exercise prices ranging from Rs 16.39 to Rs 27.14 per option. The shares were issued upon exercise of stock options and receipt of appropriate consideration. The issued and subscribed capital increased to Rs 2,62,02,56,538, representing 2,62,02,56,538 shares of Rs 1 each.
Poonawalla Fincorp approves ₹2,000 crore non‑convertible debenture issue
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited disclosed that its Finance Committee approved the issuance of non‑convertible debentures for a total amount of up to ₹ 2,000,00,00,000 (Two Thousand Crore). The issue will be split into two series – Series ZCB G1 FY 2026‑27 with a base issue of ₹ 750,00,00,000 and Series G2 FY 2026‑27 with a base issue of ₹ 250,00,00,000 – and will be listed on BSE.
Sun Pharma completed INR 7,816 crore NCD allotment, fully subscribed with greenshoe exercised
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited announced that on 26 October 2026 it completed the private‑placement allotment of rated, listed, unsecured non‑convertible debentures totaling an aggregate face value of INR 7,816 crore. The base issue of INR 7,000 crore was fully subscribed and the company exercised its greenshoe option for an additional INR 816 crore. The debentures carry coupons of 8.05% (Series A) and 8.20% (Series B) and are listed on BSE and NSE.
Balrampur Chini Mills allotted 44,287 equity shares to employees under ESAR 2023 plan
On 24 October 2026, Balrampur Chini Mills Limited approved the issuance of 44,287 fully paid equity shares of ₹1 each to employees under its Employees Stock Appreciation Rights Plan 2023. The shares were allotted at exercise prices of ₹386.60, ₹378.65 and ₹545.20 for different tranches. After the issue, total issued share capital stood at 21,16,41,783 shares.
Natco Pharma approved rights issue of 1.70 crore equity shares at ₹750 each
Natco Pharma Limited’s Fund‑Raising Committee approved the allotment of 1,70,58,082 equity shares on a rights basis at ₹750 per share, including a ₹748 premium. The issue raised the paid‑up equity share capital from ₹35,82,19,740 (17,91,09,870 shares) to ₹39,23,35,904 (19,61,67,952 shares) of ₹2 face value. The board approved the rights issue on September 9, 2026 and the committee met on October 23, 2026 to finalize the allotment.
Embassy Developments issues 1.1 million shares, raising capital by INR 91.99 million
Embassy Developments Limited allotted 1,10,00,000 fully paid‑up equity shares to Embassy Property Developments Private Limited, receiving INR 91,99,57,500 as balance consideration, upon conversion of 1,10,00,000 warrants out of 3,25,18,900 held by the allottee. The issue raised the paid‑up equity share capital to INR 2,80,32,66,866 and increased the promoter and promoter group’s stake to 43.13% of the enlarged capital.
Jana Small Finance Bank allotted 17,869 ESOP shares, raising total equity to 10,58,39,965
Jana Small Finance Bank Limited disclosed that on 23 October 2026 it allotted 17,869 fully paid‑up equity shares of Rs 10 each under its ESOP 2017 and ESOP 2018 schemes. The issue increased the bank’s paid‑up equity shares from 10,58,22,096 to 10,58,39,965, with an ISIN of INE953L01027.
Tata Communications allotted 55,959 employee shares, raising paid‑up capital to ₹285.14 crore
Tata Communications Limited disclosed that its Nomination and Remuneration Committee allotted 55,959 equity shares of ₹10 each to employees under its 2023 Employee Stock Unit Plan on October 22, 2026. The issue increased the company’s paid‑up equity share capital to ₹285,14,16,020, bringing total shares outstanding to 28,51,41,602.
360 ONE WAM Limited allotted 461,384 ESOP shares, raising paid‑up capital to Rs 42,88,78,523
The company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee approved the allotment of 4,61,384 equity shares to employees under its Employee Stock Options Scheme on October 22, 2026. This issuance increased the issued, subscribed and paid‑up share capital from Rs 42,84,17,139 (42,84,17,139 shares) to Rs 42,88,78,523 (42,88,78,523 shares).
Lodha Developers allotted 27,094 equity shares under 2021‑II employee stock option scheme
Lodha Developers Limited allotted 27,094 equity shares of ₹10 each on October 22, 2026 under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2021 – II. The company communicated the allotment to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India, referencing its debt segment codes and confirming the record with a digitally signed notice. The filing was signed by Company Secretary Sanjyot Rangnekar on the same day.
Persistent Systems launches QIP with INR 5,550 floor price and USD 450 million cap
Persistent Systems Limited announced the opening of a Qualified Institutional Placement on October 21, 2026, with a floor price of INR 5,550 per equity share. The issue size was approved for up to USD 450 million, equivalent to INR 42,646.10 million based on an exchange rate of INR 94.7691 per USD. Lead managers include J.P. Morgan India, IIFL Capital Services and HSBC Securities.
L&T Finance raises Rs 1,500 crore via private placement of 1.5 lakh NCDs
L&T Finance Limited allotted 1,50,000 senior secured non‑convertible debentures on a private placement for cash in dematerialised form on October 21, 2026. The debentures have a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each, total nominal value Rs 1500,00,00,000, a 7.8384% annual coupon payable each September 28 until maturity on September 28, 2029, and will be listed on the NSE’s NTRP.
Bajaj Finance allotted Rs 2,120 crore of secured NCDs on private placement
Bajaj Finance Limited announced that its Debenture Allotment Committee allotted 2,12,000 secured redeemable non‑convertible debentures on 21 October 2026. Each debenture has a face value of Rs 1 Lakh, aggregating to Rs 2,120 crore. The company's zero‑coupon instruments have a tenure of 1,826 days, maturing on 21 October 2031, and will be officially listed on BSE’s Wholesale Debt Market.
Affle 3i Limited allotted 12.77 lakh equity shares to promoter, raising paid‑up capital
Affle 3i Limited disclosed that it had allotted 12,77,155 fully paid‑up equity shares to Affle Holdings Pte. Ltd. under warrant conversion, increasing its paid‑up share capital to Rs. 287,791,654 representing 143,895,827 shares. To date, 30,16,443 shares have been issued from 74,00,000 warrants, with Rs.6,115.04 million received out of Rs.11,003.80 million. The company is in the process of applying to list these shares on the NSE and BSE.
Cemindia Projects Limited closed qualified institutional placement of 12.6 million shares at ₹1,108 each
Cemindia Projects Limited announced that its management committee approved the closure of a qualified institutional placement on October 19, 2026. The company allotted 1,26,35,379 equity shares with a face value of ₹1 at an issue price of ₹1,108 per share, reflecting a 4.37% discount to the floor price of ₹1,158.58. The placement documents were filed and made available on the company’s website.
Bajaj Finance approved issuance of 4,900,737 equity shares to employee welfare trust
On 19 October 2026, Bajaj Finance Limited’s board approved the issue of 4,900,737 equity shares with a face value of Re 1 each to the trustees of the BFL Employee Welfare Trust under its 2009 Employee Stock Option Scheme. The board meeting ran from 16:15 to 17:32 IST and the filing was submitted to BSE and NSE.
Affle 3i Limited allotted 1.7 million equity shares to promoter, raising paid‑up capital
Affle 3i Limited disclosed that it had allotted 1,704,324 fully paid‑up equity shares of Rs 2 each to Affle Holdings Pte. Ltd., the promoter, following receipt of funds. The allotment increased the company’s issued, subscribed and paid‑up share capital to Rs 285,237,344 comprising 142,618,672 shares, and the remaining USD 14.99 million will be converted in the near term subject to currency conversion.
MosChip Technologies issues 95,201 ESOP shares, raising total equity to 19,52,78,626
MosChip Technologies Limited disclosed that its Nomination and Remuneration Committee approved the allotment of 95,201 equity shares of Rs 2 each to eligible employees under various employee stock option schemes. The issuance increased the company’s total equity share count from 19,51,83,425 to 19,52,78,626 and generated Rs 61,61,116 in exercise proceeds, with the new shares ranking pari‑passu and subject to no lock‑in restrictions.
Persistent Systems approves INR 8,000 crore NCD issue for Nagarro acquisition
Persistent Systems approved a private placement of non‑convertible debentures worth up to INR 8,000 crore, issuing up to 8,00,000 NCDs, as part of long‑term debt financing for the acquisition of Nagarro SE. The Special Committee approved the terms on October 16, 2026, following board and shareholder authorisations. The meeting ran from 10:02 to 10:20 IST and complied with SEBI Regulation 30 and related circulars.