New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV), a leading Indian media conglomerate known for its news and digital content, has unveiled a major rights issue aimed at raising Rs 396.5 crore. This initiative, approved by the company's Board of Directors, is scheduled to open on September 22, 2025, and marks a strategic effort to boost the company’s capital base amid an evolving media landscape.
Key Highlights of the Rights Issue
NDTV will issue a total of 4,83,53,450 fully paid equity shares under the rights issue.
The issue price has been fixed at Rs 82 per share, with a face value of Rs 4 per share.
Shareholders will be entitled to subscribe to 3 new equity shares for every 4 shares they currently hold, based on the record date of September 12, 2025.
The rights issue subscription period will run from September 22 to October 8, 2025.
This rights issue will significantly expand NDTV’s fully paid-up equity share capital from approximately 6.45 crore shares pre-issue to around 11.28 crore shares post-issue, assuming full subscription.
Fractional entitlements will not be considered in the calculation for shareholders holding shares not in multiples of 4; however, such shareholders can apply for additional shares beyond entitlement.
The last date to trade shares to be eligible for the rights issue is September 11, 2025, and the last date for on-market renunciation of rights entitlement is October 3, 2025.
Strategic Implications for NDTV and Shareholders
This infusion of capital is expected to strengthen NDTV’s financial position, providing the company with resources to pursue growth initiatives, reduce debt, or modernize operations. It is a proactive step to ensure the media house remains competitive in a rapidly changing industry where digital and diversified content offerings are key to sustaining market presence.
For shareholders, the rights issue offers an opportunity to increase equity holdings at a preferential rate, enhancing shareholder value if the company’s strategic plans bear fruit. The favorable entitlement ratio of 3:4 means investors can significantly increase their stake relative to their current holdings.
Timeline and Next Steps for Investors
Record date for determining eligible shareholders is set for September 12, 2025.
Rights entitlement credit is expected by September 16, 2025.
Subscription window opens September 22, 2025, and closes October 8, 2025.
Allotment and listing dates for the new shares are yet to be announced.
Shareholders should carefully review their rights entitlement notifications and consider exercising their subscription privileges within the window to avoid forfeiting these rights.
Broader Context of NDTV’s Market Position
NDTV is well established with flagship English and Hindi news channels and a strong digital presence. Supported by the resources of the Adani Group in recent years, NDTV has expanded its reach domestically and internationally. This capital mobilization underscores NDTV’s commitment to innovation and staying ahead of industry trends, leveraging multi-platform news delivery and content diversification.
By raising nearly Rs 400 crore via this rights issue, NDTV positions itself to capitalize on new opportunities while ensuring financial stability in a sector undergoing fast technological and competitive shifts.
Investors and market watchers will keep a close eye on the subscription uptake and the subsequent strategic moves by NDTV as it seeks to enhance shareholder returns and market relevance.
Source: Economic Times, Financial Express, Bigul.co, Scanx.trade, Business Standard
