Corporate Actions

What is a rights issue? How does a rights issue work ?
A rights issue is a type of corporate action in which a company offers existing shareholders the right to purchase additional shares of the company stock at...
Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Why are there extra RE shares in my portfolio even though I did not buy them ?
These shares are known as Rights Shares. When a company declares the Rights Issue they credit the RE shares (Rights Entitlements) to the Demat Accounts of s...
Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 at 1:19 PM
What happens if I do not sell or apply for the rights shares available in my portfolio?
If you do not wish to sell or apply for the Rights Entitlements (RE shares) within the time period provided by the RTA. The shares will be lapsed/ expire, a...
Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 at 1:19 PM
What is the process for participating in a rights issue?
Once you either receive the REs from the company or purchase them from the market, you can apply for the rights shares using the below methods: Online AS...
Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 at 1:19 PM
What is merger and demerger ?
A merger happens - when two or more companies come together to form a new, single company. It's a strategic move where they combine their operations, as...
Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 at 1:20 PM
How much time does it take to credit the new shares after merger/demerger ?
In case of mergers & demergers, it typically takes about 30 to 45 days for the shares to be credited. You will receive an intimation from the depository...
Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 at 1:20 PM
What is a Buyback ?
A buyback, also called a share repurchase, is when a company buys its own shares from the market or shareholders. This usually involves purchasing a set num...
Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Why does a company choose to initiate a share buyback ?
A company buys back its shares to consolidate ownership, maintain or restore stock prices at their true value to improve financial ratios.
Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 at 1:20 PM
How does a share buyback impact a company's stock price?
A buyback can boost a company's EPS (Earnings Per Share) by reducing the number of shares available, potentially causing the stock price to rise due to ...
Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 at 1:21 PM
What is a partly paid share?
A partly paid share, as the name suggests, is a share in a company that has not been fully paid for. When a company issues shares, the shareholder is often ...
Fri, 23 Feb, 2024 at 1:21 PM