Shapoorji Pallonji Group's flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company Afcons Infrastructure Ltd (AIL) has filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 7,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The company's mega IPO is a combination of fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,250 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to Rs 5,750 crore by promoter Goswami Infratech Private Limited. Also, the offer includes a reservation for subscriptions by eligible employees, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday. Currently, promoter and promoter group entities own 99.48 per cent stake in Maharashtra-based Afcons Infrastructure. Moreover, the company may consider raising up to Rs 250 crore in the "pre-IPO placement" round. If such placement is completed, the fresh issue size will be reduced. Founded in 1865, Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SP Group) is a diversified institution, and has a leading presence in engineering & ...
The group, controlled by Indian billionaire Shapoor Mistry, has reached out to Power Finance for up to Rs 15,000 crore, the largest chunk in the planned fundraising, the people said
Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate on Thursday launched more than 180 luxury homes in Bengaluru with a revenue potential of around Rs 500 crore. In a statement, the company said it has launched 'Sequoia', the last tower at its project Parkwest 2.0 in Binnypet, Bengaluru. The project Parkwest 2.0 has a total saleable area of over 18.4 lakh square feet. The company will develop over 180 luxury apartments in this last tower, having a saleable area of 4.3 lakh square feet and "presenting a revenue potential of nearly Rs 500 crore". Venkatesh Gopalakrishna, MD & CEO of Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate said, "Sequoia, the last tower at Parkwest 2.0, is a testament to our meticulous planning and unwavering dedication to craftsmanship." Bengaluru is one of the major real estate markets in India. As per the data compiled by housing brokerage firm, PropTiger, the sales of residential properties rose 44 per cent last year to 44,002 units from 30,467 units during 2022. The new supply of housing
Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate is expecting over Rs 250 crore revenue from its new housing project in Mumbai and has raised Rs 55 crore to finance the development. In a statement, the company said WSB Real Estate Debt Fund II (WSBREDF II) has invested Rs 55 crore in its premium project 'BKC 9' at Bandra East, Mumbai. The project is a collaborative effort between Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE) and Vakratunda Buildcon Private Ltd. (VBPL). The company anticipates revenue exceeding Rs 250 crore from this project, it said. "The WSBREDF-II fund has committed an investment of Rs 55 crore to complete the premium project, BKC 9," it said. The project, spread over nearly half acre of land, has 92 apartments. The price of the apartments starts at Rs 2.11 crore. Nirav Dalal, Business Head and Chief Investment Officer, Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate, said, "Our collaboration with WSB Partners reinforces our dedication to delivering innovative and top-tier developments that redefine th
Realty firm Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE) on Thursday launched 276 luxury homes in Pune with an estimated sales value of around Rs 600 crore. In a statement, the company said it has launched the second phase of its project 'Golfland' which is part of a large township 'VANAHA' near Bavdhan, West Pune. "With an estimated revenue potential of Rs 600 crore, the second phase of Golfland responds to the growing demand for upscale residences in Pune," SPRE said. The project will have 276 homes, available to buyers at prices starting at Rs 1.48 crore. In the first phase, the company had launched 276 homes. The township 'VANAHA', spread over 1,000 acres, is a mixed-use development comprising residential, commercial, and retail spaces. To date, the company has sold over 1,800 apartments in this township worth Rs 1,500 crores across mid-segment (Yahavi and Springs) and premium developments (Golfland phase 1). Nirav Dalal, Business Head and Chief Investment Officer, SPRE, said,"The
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone is pursuing a potential Rs 1,100-1,200 crore acquisition of Gopalpur Ports from Shapoorji Pallonji Group, which would bolster its presence along the eastern coast
Delay in securing working capital limits triggers rating action
Capital markets regulator Sebi has imposed a penalty of Rs 7 lakh on Shapoorji Pallonji and Company for flouting disclosure norms. In its order, Sebi found that Shapoorji Pallonji and Company did not take prior approval from the stock exchange for converting non-convertible debentures (NCDs) into a term loan way back in March 2021. Also, it failed to submit auditor's certificate on utilization of funds, half yearly certificate on maintenance of asset cover and annual report to the debenture trustee, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in its 64-page order passed on Thursday. Additionally, the company had not updated certain information on its website as required under the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations. Those details are pertaining to notice of meeting of the board of directors where financial results would be discussed; financial results; complete copy of the annual report after FY 2019-20; information, report, notices, call .
The fundraising by Afcons Infrastructure comes shortly after another group company, Goswami Infratech, raised nearly Rs 14,500 crore by issuing bonds
The offering comes at a time when investors are turning bullish on India's credit market as a strong economy and improved corporate balance sheets have alleviated concerns
ICRA has downgraded the ratings of Shapoorji Pallonji and Company to BBB+ from A- and placed it on rating watch with developing implications.
Infra major was in the fray with Shapoorji Pallonji for largest station upgrade project; its submission is over Rs 3,000 crore beyond the Centre's estimate
According to sources, GIC is in the final leg of three real-estate deals in the country. They relate to properties or significant stakes in portfolios of key investors
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has upheld the 2019 Resolution Plan of Adani Power's bid for Korba West Power and has asked Shapoorji Pallonji & Co to pursue arbitration proceedings for pending claims. A two-member NCLAT bench said "there is no illegality in the order of the approval of the resolution plan by the Adjudicating Authority (NCLT) and it does not see any reason to set aside the resolution plan by Adani Power. The appellate tribunal was deciding over a petition filed by Shapoorji Pallonji & Co, against an order passed by the Ahmedabad Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on June 24, 2019 approving the resolution plan by Adani Power. Shapoorji Pallonji & Co has claims of Rs 45.22 crore and an arbitration was going for the same. However, Korba West Power has itself triggered the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under section 10 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Following this, the company came under moratorium ...
Both firms own 18.4% stake in Tata Sons
Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE) has raised Rs 450 crore from Motilal Oswal Group to fund its two projects. Motilal Oswal Alternates, the investments arm of Motilal Oswal Group, has committed Rs 450 crore to Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate. The investment has been made against two projects. One of the projects is a partially completed, leased and operational commercial project located in Manesar. The other project is a residential township project, launched in 2021 and has seen a positive sales response. "The investment, which has been made through structured debt instruments will be utilised towards working capital for the project, repayment of debt and to achieve financial closure," Motilal Oswal said in a statement on Monday. Venkatesh Gopalakrishnan, CEO of Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate, said the additional funding will strengthen the company's growth story even more by adding significant value to its project pipeline. Sharad Mittal, CEO of Real Estate Funds, Motilal Oswa
Takes exposure to two projects--one commercial, the other a residential township
Cyrus Mistry, a high-profile Indian-born Irish businessman and the former chairman of the Tata group, passed away in a road accident on September 4, 2022
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There were media reports in March this year that SP Group was taking a Rs 15,000 crore loan against its holding in Tata Sons