The issue size totalled 2.4 billion partly paid-up equity shares for cash, at ₹5 per rights share to its eligible equity shareholders in the ratio of 5 rights equity shares for every 21 fully paid-up equity shares held.
The funds raised via rights issue are in multiple calls – the first call at the time of application is ₹600 crore. This will be used in the manner described in the letter of offer, including for repayment or pre-payment of a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed of by the company and its subsidiaries.
The allotment and listing formalities of the new shares on the BSE & NSE are expected to be completed by the first week of November.