GDL Leasing & Finance Expands Capital Base, Lists 20 Lakh New Shares On BSE; Lock-In Periods Announced

Mumbai: Investors in GDL Leasing & Finance Ltd. have a fresh development to track as the company moves to strengthen its capital structure. On June 18, 2025, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will witness the listing of 20,00,000 new equity shares of the company. Issued on a preferential basis to both promoters and non-promoters at a price of Rs 11.50 per share (Rs 10 face value plus a Rs 1.50 premium), these shares are fully paid and enjoy the same rights as existing equity shares.

The allotment, dated March 31, 2025, spans Distinctive Numbers 3010101 to 5010100 under ISIN INE545E01018. Notably, these shares aren't immediately available for full liquidity—lock-in clauses apply. A total of 7,70,000 shares (Dist. Nos. 3010101 to 3780100) will remain locked in until December 31, 2026. Meanwhile, 12,30,000 shares (Dist. Nos. 3780101 to 5010100) are locked in until December 31, 2025.

This move marks another step in the company’s journey to enhance its financial flexibility and widen shareholder participation, while maintaining regulatory compliance on lock-in norms. Investors and market participants can start trading these shares from Wednesday.

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