UPL Approves ₹180 Final Call on Rights Shares Ahead of Record Date on August 1

Mumbai, 28 July 2025: UPL Limited has officially announced the approval of the second and final call of ₹180 per share on its partly paid-up equity shares under the ongoing ₹360-per-share rights issue, which was launched in November 2024. The decision was finalised by UPL’s Rights Issue Committee in a meeting held on 28 July 2025 between 2:15 PM and 2:45 PM IST. Shareholders who hold the partly paid shares as of record date, 1 August 2025, will be required to pay the final instalment of ₹180 to convert them into fully paid-up equity shares.

₹180 Final Call Confirmed; UPL Moves to Complete Rights Issue Funding

UPL’s Board has cleared the remaining ₹180 per share demand for its ₹360 rights issue. The final amount comprises ₹1 face value and ₹179 share premium. This applies to 9,38,25,955 partly paid-up shares issued under the rights offer. Shareholders on record as of 1 August 2025 will receive a formal call notice. With this, UPL completes its capital raising goal from the rights issue, aiding liquidity and long-term capital planning.

Regulatory Disclosures in Line with SEBI Guidelines

The announcement was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, affirming UPL’s compliance and governance standards. The move ensures transparency and timely communication with investors about financial obligations tied to their shareholdings.

Company Overview: UPL’s Global Agrochemical Footprint Expands

UPL Limited is a leading global provider of agrochemicals and crop protection solutions, with listings on NSE, BSE, and international stock exchanges in London and Singapore. Operating in over 130 countries, UPL offers sustainable agriculture solutions and has grown into one of the largest agro-input firms globally. Its strategic expansion and diversified product portfolio continue to reinforce its position in global markets.

UPL’s Q4 FY25 Financials: Net Profit Jumps Over 2100% YoY

In the quarter ending March 2025, UPL reported a quarterly revenue of ₹15,680 crore, reflecting a 10.4% YoY growth. However, the standout figure was its net profit of ₹896 crore, a massive 2,140% jump YoY, signifying a sharp recovery in earnings after several loss-making quarters in FY24.

Key highlights of the quarter include:

• Operating profit rose to ₹3,191 crore, up significantly from ₹1,956 crore in Q3 FY25.
• Operating profit margin stood at 20.49%, indicating stronger cost management.
• Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at ₹11.2, compared to ₹10.4 in the previous quarter.

This sharp turnaround can be attributed to better pricing, improved cost structures, and revived demand across key markets.

UPL Key Metrics Reflect Recovery, Strong Fundamentals Despite Past Challenges

UPL’s latest market metrics underline its improving financial health and strategic repositioning. The company holds a market capitalisation of ₹58,165.5 crore, with a P/E ratio of 64.8, high for the industry, and a PEG ratio of 0.4, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to growth.

Key points include:

• Institutional holdings rose to 55.92%, an increase of 0.14%.
• Net Profit Growth YoY stood at a massive 2,140%, making UPL a market leader in this category.
• Net Profit TTM Growth reached 174.8%, while Operating Profit Margin (Qtr) was 20.5%.
• Return on Equity (ROE) remains low at 3.1%, and Return on Assets (RoA) is at 1%, highlighting areas for improvement.
• Piotroski Score of 7 indicates sound financial health.
• Relative return vs Nifty50 (quarter) stood at 7.6%, and vs sector at -0.1%, showing mixed investor sentiment.

UPL Share Price Ends Higher Despite Volatile Trading Session

On 28 July 2025, UPL’s share price closed at ₹727.80, gaining ₹5.60 or 0.78% for the day. The stock opened at ₹725.00, touched a high of ₹735.85, and a low of ₹720.15 during intraday trading. With a market cap of ₹66.16K crore and P/E ratio of 75.69, the company remains actively tracked by investors. The current price also marks its 52-week high, signalling growing market optimism post the strong quarterly earnings and rights issue clarity.

REF:https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/UPL_28072025145838_OutcomeofRightsIssueCommitteeMeeting.pdf

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