Khadim India raises ₹11.75 cr via warrants to promoter, 11 others
A 5% dilution event for a nano-cap already struggling with declining sales and profits. Proceeds come with an 18-month conversion clock.
— 3 earlier stories on Khadim India Ltd. →What's new
- Board approved up to 10.68 lakh warrants at ₹110 each, raising ₹11.75 cr.
- Promoter Siddhartha Roy Burman and 11 non-promoters to subscribe.
- Warrants carry 18-month conversion window; 25% upfront payment required.
Why this matters
For a ₹200 cr market cap company with declining revenue and an ROE of just 2%, this ₹11.75 cr raise is sizeable: full conversion would dilute equity by over 5%. The funds come as the company pursues a ₹400 cr FY27 revenue target, but after an 84% profit plunge, the cost of capital is high.
What we're watching
- EGM on August 1, 2026 for shareholder nod
- Whether conversion happens within 18 months given stock at ₹110 exercise price
- Any use-of-proceeds disclosure at the AGM
The full read
Khadim India is raising ₹11.75 crore by issuing 10.68 lakh convertible warrants at ₹110 apiece. A sizeable equity-linked fundraising for a ₹200 crore nano-cap. The board approved the preferential issue to promoter Siddhartha Roy Burman and 11 non-promoter investors. Warrants convert within 18 months; 25% is payable upfront. Full conversion would dilute equity by over 5%. The move comes after a tough year: revenue fell 10.9%, net profit dropped 84% to just ₹1 crore in the March quarter, and ROE languishes at 2%. The company has guided for ₹400 crore in FY27 revenue, but raising equity at this stage adds risk for existing holders. Separately, the board reappointed independent director Prof. Surabhi Banerjee beyond age 75 and appointed Sekhar Bhattacharjee as additional independent director. An EGM on August 1, 2026 will seek shareholder approval.
Questions answered
- Who is subscribing to the warrants?
- Promoter Siddhartha Roy Burman and 11 non-promoter investors are subscribing; the promoter likely leads the participation.
- What is the dilution impact on existing shareholders?
- Full conversion of the 10.68 lakh warrants would increase the equity base by over 5%, a material dilution for a ₹200 crore nano-cap.
- When is the EGM for shareholder approval?
- The extraordinary general meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2026 to seek approval for the fundraising and other items.
- Why is Khadim India raising funds now?
- The company hasn't specified use of proceeds, but given a 10.9% revenue decline and 84% profit drop, the funds likely support working capital or the ₹400 cr FY27 revenue target.
- What happens if warrant holders don't exercise?
- Investors pay 25% upfront; if they don't convert within 18 months, that amount is forfeited, and the company keeps the cash.
- How does this affect the company's debt?
- The debt/equity ratio is 0.45, relatively low. Equity dilution may lower leverage but increase share count, hitting earnings per share.
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All notes on KHADIM →- 2 Jul 2026 · 1:25 PM IST Khadim India raises ₹11.75 cr via warrants to promoter, 11 others
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