Godawari Power Bolsters Green Push with Major Non-Cash Equity Conversion in Battery Storage Arm; Shares Jump Over 5 Percent

New Delhi [India], March 20: Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd (GPIL) on Friday saw its shares rally, rising 5.05% to close at Rs 267.90 from the previous close of Rs 250.70, after the company announced a material increase in its equity holding in wholly-owned subsidiary Godawari New Energy Private Ltd (GNEPL). The stock, which touched an intraday high of Rs 267.90 — a 6.86% gain from the prior session — was trading at Rs 263.35 as of 12:48 IST. GPIL's market capitalisation now stands at more than Rs 17,675.21 crore, and the share price has gained some 719.64% over the last five years, delivering roughly 56.76% returns from its 52-week low of Rs 168; the 52-week high is Rs 290.

GPIL said it has been allotted 19,89,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each in GNEPL following the conversion of 0.1% Non-Cumulative Participating Optionally Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (Series 1 and Series 2) that were originally issued in late 2025. As a result, GPIL's holding in GNEPL rises from 10,11,00,000 equity shares to 30,00,00,000 equity shares. The company emphasised that the transaction involved no fresh cash infusion — it was a non-cash consideration amounting to Rs 198.90 crore — and that GPIL continues to own 100% of the subsidiary's paid-up capital. The board has classified the transaction as a related-party matter given GNEPL's status as a wholly-owned subsidiary; GPIL also confirmed the conversion was carried out on an arm's length basis.

GNEPL, incorporated on June 25, 2025, sits at the heart of GPIL's strategy to expand into the green energy sector. The subsidiary is currently in the initial setup and construction phase of a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) programme, with a 20 GWh BESS plant planned in the first phase. Although GNEPL is registered in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, the company has indicated that primary operations and project execution are expected to take place in Maharashtra. As of December 31, 2025, GNEPL reported a net worth of Rs 101.10 crore and recorded nil turnover while it builds the project.

Management framed the equity conversion as a strategic step to strengthen GPIL's position in energy storage — a critical enabler for grid stability and the integration of intermittent renewable generation. By consolidating its capital structure in GNEPL without additional cash outlay, GPIL has positioned the subsidiary to move forward with construction and execution of its BESS roadmap while maintaining full ownership and strategic control.

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