Penny Stock Under Rs 30 Hits 5% Back-to-Back Upper Circuit as Company Announces Rs 500 Crore Fund Raise Plan and IT Business Expansion

The Indian equity markets ended lower on Tuesday, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index closing down by 0.36 per cent at 24,032.80. Despite weakness in frontline indices, strong stock-specific buying momentum remained visible in select microcap counters driven by corporate fundraising developments. In this segment, AVI Polymers remained sharply in focus after the company informed exchanges that its Board will consider a major fund-raising proposal along with business expansion into technology-related segments. Following the update, AVI Polymers share price ended locked in the 4.96 per cent Upper Circuit at Rs 22.00 on Tuesday.

AVI Polymers Board To Consider Fund Raise At Rs 500 Crore Indicative Valuation

AVI Polymers informed the exchanges that a meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled to be held on May 7, 2026, to consider and evaluate a proposal for fundraising by way of qualified institutional placement, private placement, preferential issue of securities or any other permissible mode.

The company stated in its filing that the proposed transaction is being evaluated at an indicative valuation of approximately Rs 500 crore and remains subject to due diligence, regulatory approvals and execution of definitive agreements. The Board will also consider various modes of acquisition, including share purchase, share swap or other permissible methods.

AVI Polymers Also Plans Entry Into IT And Digital Technology Segments

Apart from the fundraising proposal, the Board will also consider the addition of new objects in the Memorandum of Association to include information technology, software development, system integration, digital platforms and allied technology services.

The company stated that the proposed fundraising and business object expansion are part of its growth strategy aimed at enhancing operational capabilities and expanding market presence into newer business areas.

About AVI Polymers 

AVI Polymers Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of polymer-based products and allied industrial materials. The company operates in the specialty materials segment and supplies products used across industrial and commercial applications.

The company is currently undertaking strategic business restructuring initiatives and evaluating expansion into new-age technology and digital service verticals through fundraising, acquisitions and object diversification.

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