Fusion Finance Completes Rs 8 billion Rights Issue Payment

14 Jan 2026 CW Team

Fusion Finance Limited has recently completed the receipt of the First and Final Call money on equity shares issued under its Rights Issue, marking the full closure of its Rs 8 billion capital raise. The Rights Issue involved partly paid-up equity shares, with the issue price payable in two tranches.

The balance amount under the First and Final Call was fixed at Rs 65.50 per share. During the call period, the company received approximately Rs 3.953 billion, representing around 99 per cent of the total amount called.

Following the receipt of the final payment, all required corporate actions have been completed to convert the partly paid-up equity shares into fully paid-up equity shares of face value Rs 10 each. These shares have been admitted for trading on the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited with effect from 6 January 2026.

Sanjay Garyali, MD & CEO, Fusion Finance, said the completion of the Rights Issue payment cycle marks an important milestone, strengthening the company’s capital position and providing greater financial flexibility to support long-term growth. He added that the strong shareholder participation reflects confidence in the company’s business fundamentals and governance framework.

The completion of the Rights Issue further strengthens Fusion Finance’s balance sheet and enhances its capacity to support business expansion while maintaining prudent risk management. As of 30 September 2025, the company reported a capital adequacy ratio of 31.31 per cent, with the funds raised expected to further reinforce its capital base.

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