{"id":56027,"date":"2025-05-07T16:29:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T10:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/?p=56027"},"modified":"2025-07-24T15:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T09:58:00","slug":"from-local-nbfc-to-global-contender-scmls-fundraising-pivot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/from-local-nbfc-to-global-contender-scmls-fundraising-pivot\/","title":{"rendered":"From Local NBFC to Global Contender: SCML\u2019s Fundraising Pivot"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Standard Capital Markets Limited (SCML), a registered Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) under the Reserve Bank of India, recently made a strategic move that has turned heads across the financial sector. Often overshadowed by its sub-\u20b91 share price, SCML demonstrates that market value does not always reflect a company\u2019s underlying potential. With a fresh infusion of \u20b979 crore via non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis, the company is positioning itself for a more ambitious and forward-looking trajectory. (Source: LiveMint<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major Fundraising Through Private NCDs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On May 6, 2025, SCML announced the allotment of 7,900 unrated, unlisted, secured NCDs of \u20b91 lakh each, amounting to a total of \u20b979 crore. This follows another fundraising initiative just a day prior, on May 5, where the company issued 12,100 NCDs worth \u20b9121 crore. (Source: LiveMint<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These consecutive private placements, totalling \u20b9200 crore within 48 hours, are not mere routine transactions. They indicate aggressive capital mobilisation efforts and underscore SCML\u2019s confidence in leveraging debt to fuel future operations. Even though unrated, using secured NCDs suggests the company\u2019s intent to maintain a certain level of financial discipline while attracting investor trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: <\/em>TradeView<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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What Does This Mean for Investors?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally, stocks trading at low nominal values have been viewed with scepticism and often dismissed in mainstream investing circles. However, SCML\u2019s recent moves challenge this perception. The ability to raise \u20b9200 crore without diluting equity shows that institutional or high-net-worth investors are willing to back the company based on its fundamentals and vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investors should note that:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n