Low PE, High ROCE Small-Cap Company to Consider Up to 1:1 Bonus Issue and 100% Dividend Despite Shares Falling 7%

On Monday, Indian equity benchmarks traded lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index declining 95.80 points, or 0.39 per cent, to 24,238.50. Amid the weak broader market sentiment, Aastha Spintex share price declined 7.40 per cent to Rs 107.55, falling Rs 8.59, after the company announced that its Board of Directors will meet on July 23, 2026, to consider a Bonus issue, final Dividend and a strategic business expansion.

Aastha Spintex Board to Consider Bonus Issue

Aastha Spintex informed the stock exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at its registered office in Halvad, Gujarat, to consider several shareholder-focused proposals.

Among the key agenda items is the issuance of bonus equity shares in the ratio of up to 1:1, under which shareholders may receive one fully paid equity share for every one share held. The company stated that the proposal will involve the capitalisation of free reserves and will not require raising fresh funds. The record date, final ratio and implementation timeline will be announced after the Board takes a decision.

Final Dividend Under Consideration

The Board will also consider declaring a final dividend of up to 100 per cent on the face value of Rs 10 per equity share, translating into a dividend of up to Rs 10 per share.

The company said the proposed dividend, if approved, will be paid from its reserves and surplus and will remain subject to the availability of distributable profits, compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI regulations and other conditions approved by the Board.
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Aastha Spintex Plans Forward Integration

In addition to shareholder rewards, the Board will deliberate on a strategic proposal to expand into forward-integrated textile products, including grey fabric and other value-added fabric products under the company's proprietary brand.

The proposed expansion is backed by Aastha Spintex's enhanced cotton yarn manufacturing capacity of 17,457 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) following the acquisition of Falcon. The company said the move represents a natural extension of its integrated textile strategy, enabling it to move further along the textile value chain, improve value addition and enhance long-term profitability.

About Aastha Spintex

Aastha Spintex Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of cotton yarn and operates in the textile sector. The company focuses on supplying quality yarn products while strengthening its integrated textile business. With the proposed entry into grey fabric and value-added fabric products, the company aims to expand its product portfolio and strengthen its presence across the textile value chain. According to publicly available data, the company trades at a stock PE of 20.4 and has reported a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 22.8 per cent

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