Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) saw a strong surge in its share price after the firm announced the record date for its upcoming ₹1,000 crore rights issue. Investor interest pushed the stock sharply higher in early trade.
HCC Stock Soars Over 14% on BSE
HCC’s share price climbed 14.2% on the BSE, touching an intra-day high of ₹27.46.
The buying momentum came shortly after the company confirmed that Friday, December 5, 2025, will be the record date for shareholders eligible to participate in the rights issue.
At 11:00 AM, HCC shares were trading 10.15% higher at ₹26.49, even as the BSE Sensex slipped 0.32% to 85,369.3.
What Is a Rights Issue?
A rights issue is a fundraising method where a listed company offers new shares to existing shareholders, usually at a discounted rate and in proportion to their current holdings.
HCC Market Snapshot
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Market Capitalisation: ₹4,819.79 crore
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52-Week High: ₹47.83
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52-Week Low: ₹21.37
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Day Range: ₹24.02 – ₹27.50
Details of Hindustan Construction Company Rights Issue
The company’s board approved raising ₹1,000 crore through a rights issue in its meeting on November 26, 2025.
Key Highlights
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Total Rights Shares: 79,99,91,900
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Total Issue Size: ₹999.99 crore
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Issue Price: ₹12.50 per share
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Includes ₹11.50 premium per share
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Eligibility Ratio:
277 rights shares for every 630 fully paid-up shares held on the record date.
Rights Issue Timeline
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Record Date: December 5, 2025 (Friday)
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Issue Opens: December 12, 2025 (Friday)
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Issue Closes: December 22, 2025 (Monday)
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Last Day for On-Market Renunciation: December 17, 2025
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Last Day for Off-Market Renunciation: December 19, 2025
The board may extend the issue window, but by regulation, it cannot remain open for more than 30 days.
Once submitted, applications cannot be withdrawn.
Post-Issue Share Capital
After the rights issue, HCC’s total outstanding shares will increase from 181 crore to 261 crore.
About Hindustan Construction Company
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd (HCC) is the flagship company of the HCC Group and one of India’s leading infrastructure engineering firms.
HCC is involved in major national projects, including:
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Dams and tunnels
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Bridges and expressways
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Nuclear, hydro, and thermal power plants
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Marine works and water systems
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Irrigation projects
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Industrial building construction
The company plays a key role in India’s large-scale infrastructure development.
