SPML Infra Raises Rs 190 Crore via Preferential Issue; Vijay Kedia Increases Stake
SPML Infra is raising approximately Rs 190 crore through a preferential issue of equity shares and convertible warrants to fund growth and convert debt into equity. Promoters, including investor Vijay Kedia and his wife Manju Kedia, are participating, with Kedia's combined stake expected to increase to around 3-42% upon full warrant conversion. Shares were issued at Rs 186 each, and the company has received an initial payment of Rs 44.36 crore, with remaining funds to be infused upon conversion within 18 months.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 20 Jul, 08:11 am. Other outlets followed.