Date: June 27, 2026
Board Meeting Outcomes
- The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chennai Bench, pronounced its order on June 19, 2026, which was received by the company on June 26, 2026.
- The order relates to a joint application filed under Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013 regarding a proposed Scheme of Arrangement between Reid & Taylor International Private Limited (Demerged Company) and Digjam Limited (Resulting Company).
- The Tribunal admitted the joint application and issued directions for convening meetings of stakeholders.
Scheme of Arrangement Details
Rationale for the Scheme:
- To bring the 'Textile Business' of both companies under one entity for optimized utilization of specialized skills, knowledge, and cash flow profiles.
- To achieve operational economies of scale, cost savings, reduction in legal and regulatory compliances.
- To simplify business processes, optimize resources and administrative expenses.
- To provide focused leadership and management attention on the textile business activity.
- To consolidate group business for better management, control and growth opportunities.
- To create a fully integrated single entity in the textile sector with enhanced potential for increased revenues and profits.
- Shareholders of Reid & Taylor will be allotted shares of Digjam Limited which will be subsequently listed.
Company Details - Reid & Taylor International Private Limited (Demerged Company):
- Incorporated on January 28, 2010 under Companies Act, 1956
- Share Capital as on March 31, 2025: Authorized - 1,00,00,000 equity shares of ₹10 each (₹10,00,00,000); Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up - 1,15,000 equity shares of ₹10 each (₹11,50,000)
- Changed capital as on June 25, 2025: 1,53,400 equity shares of ₹10 each (₹15,34,000)
Company Details - Digjam Limited (Resulting Company):
- Incorporated on May 26, 2008 under Companies Act, 2013
- Share Capital as on March 31, 2024: Authorized - 10,00,50,000 equity shares of ₹10 each (₹1,00,05,00,000) and Redeemable 7% Preference Shares of ₹100 each; Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up - 2,00,00,000 equity shares of ₹10 each (₹20,00,00,000) and 27,00,000 Cumulative, Non-Convertible, Redeemable 7% Preference Shares of ₹100 each (₹27,00,00,000)
NCLT Directions for Meetings
For Reid & Taylor International Private Limited (Demerged Company):
- Equity Shareholders (4 shareholders): Meeting dispensed with as 100% consent obtained via affidavits
- Secured Creditors (1 creditor): Meeting dispensed with as 100% consent obtained via affidavits
- Unsecured Creditors (671 creditors): Meeting directed to be convened on August 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM at registered office or via video conferencing
For Digjam Limited (Resulting Company):
- Equity Shareholders (24 shareholders): Meeting directed to be convened on August 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM at registered office or via video conferencing
- Preference Shareholders (1 shareholder): Meeting dispensed with as 100% consent obtained via affidavits
- Secured Creditors (Nil): No meeting required
- Unsecured Creditors (529 creditors): Meeting dispensed with as 95.08% consent obtained via affidavits
Meeting Arrangements
- Quorum requirements: Unsecured Creditors of Demerged Company - 140; Equity Shareholders of Resulting Company - 6
- Chairperson: Sri Ram (Mobile: 8056279887) with fee of ₹1,00,000 plus incidental expenses
- Scrutinizer: Mr. Ajith Kumar P, Advocate (Mobile: 9962401082) with fee of ₹60,000 plus incidental expenses
- If quorum not present, meeting will be adjourned by half an hour, after which persons present will constitute quorum
- Notices to be sent 30 days in advance via registered post, speed post, courier or email
- Advertisement to be published in Business Standard (English) and Makkal Kural (Tamil) with 30 days clear notice
- Notices to be sent to Regional Director, MCA, Registrar of Companies, Official Liquidator, Income Tax Authorities, and other sectoral regulators
Additional Information
- The Scheme was approved by the Board of Directors of both companies in meetings held on July 8, 2025
- Statutory Auditors have certified compliance with Accounting Standards under Section 133 of Companies Act, 2013
- The order is procedural in nature, providing directions for conducting meetings and completing statutory formalities
- The Scheme remains subject to approval of shareholders, creditors, and other statutory and regulatory approvals, including final sanction of the NCLT