VARDMNPOLY - Vardhman Polytex
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Vardhman Polytex Limited has received board approval to sell or dispose of land admeasuring approximately 26.8 acres (26 Acre 6 Kanal 9 Marla) at its Ludhiana unit. This decision follows shareholder approval obtained via postal ballot on April 19, 2026. The company intends to use the proceeds to repay outstanding debt to lenders and fund future growth initiatives. The sale is authorized to be executed in one or more tranches by the Chairman & Managing Director.
- Board approved the disposal of 26 Acre 6 Kanal 9 Marla of land at the Ludhiana Unit
- Transaction follows shareholder approval received via Postal Ballot on April 19, 2026
- Primary objective is to repay outstanding liabilities to lenders and reduce debt
- Proceeds will also be utilized to support the company's future growth initiatives
- Chairman & MD Adish Oswal authorized to negotiate and finalize the transaction in one or more tranches
The Board of Vardhman Polytex has approved the sale or disposal of approximately 26.8 acres of land located at its Ludhiana unit in Punjab. This decision follows shareholder approval received via postal ballot on April 19, 2026. The company intends to use the proceeds to repay outstanding liabilities to lenders and to fund its future growth strategies. Chairman & Managing Director Adish Oswal has been authorized to finalize the transaction in one or more tranches.
- Sale of 26 Acre 6 Kanal 9 Marla land at Focal Point, Ludhiana approved by the Board.
- Transaction follows shareholder approval obtained via Postal Ballot on April 19, 2026.
- Funds to be utilized for debt repayment and supporting future growth initiatives.
- CMD Adish Oswal authorized to negotiate and execute the sale in one or more tranches.
Vardhman Polytex Limited held an Extraordinary General Meeting on April 16, 2026, to approve a fundraise of up to ₹25 crore. The capital will be raised through the issuance of unlisted, secured, and optionally convertible debentures (OCDs) on a preferential basis. Shareholders also considered an amendment to the Articles of Association to allow debenture trustees or holders to appoint an observer to the Board. The company noted that minor clerical observations from the NSE regarding the EGM notice were addressed and did not require a formal corrigendum.
- Approved the issuance of optionally convertible debentures (OCDs) aggregating up to ₹25,00,00,000.
- Proposed amendment to Articles of Association to insert Article 131A for Board observer appointment.
- Fundraising to be conducted on a preferential basis via unlisted and secured instruments.
- Addressed NSE observations regarding clerical/interpretational points in the EGM explanatory statement.
- Voting results to be declared within two working days following the conclusion of the meeting.
Vardhman Polytex Limited has successfully repaid and settled its entire outstanding debt with Phoenix ARC Private Limited. The repayment was funded through the proceeds of newly issued Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs). This settlement effectively cures the company's previous default status that was being reported to stock exchanges. Most significantly, the company expects a massive write-back of approximately ₹300 Crore in its financial statements due to this resolution.
- Full settlement of all outstanding dues with Phoenix ARC Private Limited completed.
- Repayment funded via proceeds from the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs).
- Company's reported default status stands fully cured and resolved as per SEBI LODR.
- Expected write-back of approximately ₹300 Crore pertaining to previous debt settlement liabilities.
Vardhman Polytex Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by Alankit Assignments Limited, confirms that physical share certificates received for dematerialization during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, have been processed. The registrar verified that these certificates were mutilated and cancelled, with the depository's name substituted in the records. This is a standard administrative filing to ensure the integrity of electronic shareholding.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
- Registrar Alankit Assignments Limited confirmed the dematerialization of equity shares.
- Physical share certificates were mutilated and cancelled post-verification as per SEBI norms.
- The depository has been substituted as the registered owner in the company's records for the processed shares.
Vardhman Polytex Limited has approved the allotment of 31,25,000 equity shares to Oswal Holding Private Limited, a promoter group entity, following the conversion of warrants. The company received Rs. 2.94 crore, representing the remaining 75% of the issue price of Rs. 12.55 per share. This conversion increases the company's total paid-up equity capital to Rs. 48.30 crore. Currently, 2.54 crore warrants remain pending for conversion by the same promoter entity within the stipulated 18-month timeframe.
- Allotment of 31,25,000 equity shares at an issue price of Rs. 12.55 per share (including Rs. 11.55 premium).
- Receipt of Rs. 2,94,14,063 as the final 75% subscription amount for the warrant conversion.
- Total paid-up equity share capital increased to 48,30,19,004 shares of Re. 1 each.
- 2,54,00,000 warrants remain pending for conversion for the promoter group entity Oswal Holding Private Limited.
Vardhman Polytex has approved the allotment of 31,25,000 equity shares to Oswal Holding Private Limited, a promoter group entity, following the conversion of warrants. The conversion was executed at a price of Rs. 12.55 per share, bringing in a fresh capital infusion of approximately Rs. 2.94 crore (representing the 75% balance payment). This transaction increases the company's total paid-up equity capital to Rs. 48.30 crore. Currently, 2.54 crore warrants from the original preferential issue remain pending for future conversion.
- Allotment of 31,25,000 equity shares at an issue price of Rs. 12.55 per share
- Receipt of Rs. 2,94,14,063 from the promoter group as the final 75% subscription amount
- Total paid-up equity capital increased to 48,30,19,004 shares of Re. 1 each
- 2.54 crore warrants still remain outstanding for conversion within the 18-month tenure
Vardhman Polytex has approved the allotment of 31,25,000 equity shares to Oswal Holding Private Limited, a promoter group entity, following the conversion of warrants. The shares were issued at a price of Rs. 12.55 each, resulting in a capital infusion of approximately Rs. 2.94 crore (representing the final 75% payment). This conversion has increased the company's total paid-up equity capital to Rs. 48.30 crore. Currently, 2.54 crore warrants remain pending for conversion from the original preferential issue allotted in March 2025.
- Allotment of 31,25,000 equity shares at an issue price of Rs. 12.55 per share (including Rs. 11.55 premium).
- Receipt of Rs. 2.94 crore as the balance 75% subscription amount from the promoter group.
- Paid-up equity share capital increased to Rs. 48,30,19,004 consisting of 48.30 crore shares of Re. 1 each.
- 2,54,00,000 warrants are still pending for conversion by the promoter group within the 18-month tenure.
Vardhman Polytex Limited has allotted 75,00,000 equity shares to Oswal Holding Private Limited, a promoter group entity, following the conversion of warrants. The allotment was made at an issue price of Rs. 12.55 per share, with the company receiving the balance 75% payment amounting to approximately Rs. 7.06 crore. This transaction is part of a larger preferential issue of 7.24 crore warrants initiated in March 2025. Following this allotment, the company's total paid-up equity capital has increased to Rs. 47.99 crore.
- Allotment of 75,00,000 equity shares of Re. 1 face value at a price of Rs. 12.55 per share
- Inflow of Rs. 7.05,93,750 representing the final 75% subscription amount from the promoter group
- Total paid-up equity capital increased to 47,98,94,004 shares of Re. 1 each
- 2,85,25,000 warrants remain pending for conversion from the original preferential issue
Vardhman Polytex has approved the allotment of 75,00,000 equity shares to Oswal Holding Private Limited, a promoter group entity, following the conversion of warrants. The company received the remaining 75% subscription amount of approximately Rs. 7.06 crore, with the shares issued at a price of Rs. 12.55 each. This move is part of a larger preferential issue of 7.24 crore warrants initiated in March 2025. Post-allotment, the company's total paid-up equity capital has increased to Rs. 47.99 crore.
- Allotment of 75,00,000 equity shares of Re. 1 face value at an issue price of Rs. 12.55 per share
- Receipt of Rs. 7,05,93,750 representing the 75% balance payment from the promoter group
- Total paid-up equity capital increased to Rs. 47,98,94,004 consisting of 47.99 crore shares
- Approximately 2.85 crore warrants remain pending for conversion from the original preferential issue
Vardhman Polytex Limited has approved the allotment of 75,00,000 equity shares to Oswal Holding Private Limited, a promoter group entity, following the conversion of warrants. The conversion was executed at a price of Rs. 12.55 per share, bringing in a fresh capital infusion of approximately Rs. 7.06 crore, representing the 75% balance payment. Consequently, the company's paid-up equity share capital has increased to Rs. 47.99 crore. A significant portion of 2.85 crore warrants remains pending for conversion within the stipulated 18-month period.
- Allotment of 75,00,000 equity shares of Re. 1 face value at a premium of Rs. 11.55 per share.
- Receipt of Rs. 7.06 crore from the promoter group as the final 75% subscription amount.
- Total paid-up equity capital increased to Rs. 47,98,94,004 consisting of over 47.98 crore shares.
- Promoter entity Oswal Holding Private Limited still holds 2,85,25,000 warrants pending for conversion.
- The warrants were originally issued on March 27, 2025, with an 18-month conversion window.
Vardhman Polytex Limited has allotted 70,00,000 equity shares to Oswal Holding Private Limited, a promoter group entity, following the conversion of warrants. The shares were issued at a price of Rs. 12.55 per share, with the company receiving the remaining 75% subscription amount totaling approximately Rs. 6.59 crore. This conversion is part of a larger preferential issue of warrants originally allotted in March 2025. Post-allotment, the company's total paid-up equity capital has increased to Rs. 47.24 crore.
- Allotment of 70,00,000 equity shares of Re. 1 face value at a conversion price of Rs. 12.55 per share.
- Receipt of Rs. 6,58,87,500 representing the 75% balance payment for the warrants from the Promoter Group.
- Total paid-up equity capital increased to Rs. 47,23,94,004 consisting of 47.23 crore shares.
- Oswal Holding Private Limited still holds 3,60,25,000 warrants pending conversion from the original allotment.
- The warrants were converted within the stipulated 18-month tenure from the date of original allotment.
Vardhman Polytex Limited has approved the allotment of 70,00,000 equity shares to Oswal Holding Private Limited, a promoter group entity. This allotment follows the conversion of warrants issued on a preferential basis in March 2025 at a price of Rs. 12.55 per share. The company received the remaining 75% subscription amount, totaling approximately Rs. 6.59 crore, to complete the conversion. Following this transaction, the company's paid-up equity capital has increased to Rs. 47.24 crore, while 3.60 crore warrants remain pending for future conversion.
- Allotment of 70,00,000 equity shares of Re. 1 face value at an issue price of Rs. 12.55 per share.
- Receipt of Rs. 6,58,87,500 representing the balance 75% payment for the warrant conversion.
- Total paid-up equity capital increased to Rs. 47,23,94,004 consisting of 47.24 crore shares.
- Oswal Holding Private Limited (Promoter Group) still holds 3,60,25,000 warrants pending conversion.
- The conversion price of Rs. 12.55 includes a premium of Rs. 11.55 per equity share.
Vardhman Polytex Limited has approved the allotment of 70,00,000 equity shares to Oswal Holding Private Limited, a promoter group entity. This allotment follows the conversion of warrants issued in March 2025 at a price of Rs. 12.55 per share. The company received the remaining 75% subscription amount, totaling approximately Rs. 6.59 crore, for this conversion. Following this move, the company's total paid-up equity capital has increased to Rs. 47.24 crore.
- Allotment of 70,00,000 equity shares at an issue price of Rs. 12.55 per share
- Infusion of Rs. 6.58 crore in capital representing the balance 75% payment for warrants
- Paid-up equity share capital increased to Rs. 47,23,94,004 consisting of 47.24 crore shares
- 3,60,25,000 warrants remain pending for conversion by the promoter group
- Warrants were originally issued on a preferential basis to the promoter group in March 2025
Infomerics Valuation and Rating Ltd has assigned a credit rating of 'IVR D' to Vardhman Polytex Limited for its proposed ₹95.00 crore Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs). The 'IVR D' rating is the lowest on the scale, indicating that the company is either currently in default or is expected to default on its financial obligations soon. The proposed NCDs are intended to be listed with a maturity date of March 2031. This rating reflects significant credit risk and severe financial instability for the company.
- Credit rating of 'IVR D' assigned to proposed ₹95.00 Crore Non-Convertible Debentures.
- The 'IVR D' rating signifies that the instruments are in default or expected to be in default soon.
- The proposed NCDs are planned to be listed and have a maturity date of March 2031.
- The rating was assigned by Infomerics Valuation and Rating Ltd following a mandate dated February 2026.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue from operations for FY 2024-25 was INR 284.98 Cr, representing a 23.11% decline from INR 370.64 Cr in FY 2023-24. This decrease was primarily driven by the closure of the Bathinda manufacturing unit and irregular operations at other sites.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not specifically disclosed in available documents, though the company operates production facilities in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, India.
Profitability Margins
The company achieved a significant turnaround in FY 2024-25 with an Operating Profit Margin of 10.18% compared to -6.32% in FY 2023-24. Net Profit Margin also improved to 5.33% from -7.31% in the previous year, reflecting better cost management despite lower volumes.
EBITDA Margin
Operating Profit Margin stood at 10.18% in FY 2024-25, a recovery of 16.5 percentage points YoY. For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, the company reported a net profit of INR 0.09 Cr on a total income of INR 26.68 Cr.
Capital Expenditure
Gross fixed assets decreased to INR 356.98 Cr as of March 31, 2025, from INR 384.88 Cr in the previous year. Net block of assets stood at INR 113.34 Cr, down from INR 128.88 Cr, indicating a lack of fresh expansion and potential asset monetization.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company's credit rating is 'D' (Default) as assigned by ICRA. This is due to the company's bank accounts being classified as Non-Performing Assets (NPA) by the consortium of banks.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Cotton and fibers (implied by yarn manufacturing) are the primary raw materials, with costs and availability cited as major factors impacting the 23.11% revenue decline.
Capacity Expansion
The company has consolidated operations, closing units at Bathinda and Focal Point, Ludhiana due to non-viability and high costs. Currently, only the Ludhiana production facility is operational to optimize resource utilization.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are a critical risk factor; fluctuations in these costs combined with finished goods price volatility are primary drivers of the shift from a -6.32% to a 10.18% operating margin.
Manufacturing Efficiency
The company closed inefficient units with deteriorating machinery to focus on the operational Ludhiana unit, aiming to improve the interest coverage ratio which rose to 2.06 in FY 2024-25.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
The company is focused on augmenting net worth and broadening its capital structure through preferential issues of warrants (e.g., INR 22.73 Cr raised from promoters in March 2025). Funds are being utilized to repay debt, meet working capital requirements, and monetize land from closed units.
Products & Services
Manufacturing and sale of various types of yarns.
Brand Portfolio
Oswal Group (Parent Group).
Market Expansion
The company is exploring avenues for the monetization of land at closed units in Bathinda and Ludhiana to improve liquidity.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The textile industry is currently characterized by fragmentation and a lack of scale. Future success depends on operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, and navigating volatile raw material prices.
Competitive Landscape
The industry is described as highly challenging and competitive, with significant pressure from both domestic and global players.
Competitive Moat
The company lacks a strong competitive moat due to industry fragmentation and its current financial distress (NPA status and 'D' credit rating).
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to global and domestic demand-supply conditions and economic developments within India.
Geopolitical Risks
Operations are subject to fluctuations in exchange rates and changes in government regulations and tax structures in countries where the company has business contacts.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
The company must comply with SEBI (LODR) Regulations and various government regulations regarding the textile industry and environmental standards.
Environmental Compliance
The company conducts safety audits and risk assessments to ensure safer plants and compliance with relevant regulations.
Taxation Policy Impact
Current tax expense for the half-year ended September 2025 was INR 1.26 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
The company faced delayed compliance issues with Regulation 33 of LODR in 2022, resulting in fines from NSE and BSE. Its primary legal/financial hurdle is the NPA classification by its consortium of banks.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the company's ability to successfully convert warrants into equity to stabilize its capital structure and exit NPA status. Raw material price volatility remains a constant threat to the 10.18% operating margin.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Manufacturing is concentrated in Ludhiana, Punjab, following the closure of other units.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on non-promoter investors for capital infusion through warrant conversions (e.g., INR 9.11 Cr and INR 8.84 Cr raised in late 2024).
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The closure of the Bathinda unit was specifically attributed to the 'deteriorating condition of machines,' highlighting a significant risk of technological obsolescence.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables are relatively low at INR 4.22 Cr, but the company's own creditworthiness is compromised by its 'D' rating.