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By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)
PFC and REC have approved a merger under which REC will merge into PFC. The combined entity will have a loan portfolio exceeding ₹11 lakh crore, subject to shareholder, creditor and regulatory approvals, with an 88:100 share exchange ratio.
In a major move to integrate the financing ecosystem of the Indian power sector, the boards of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Limited have approved a definitive merger scheme. Upon completion, the combined company will have a loan portfolio worth more than ₹11 lakh crore.
As per the approved proposal, REC Limited will act as the transferor company, while PFC will be the transferee company in the transaction. The merger would take place under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013, among other relevant sections. The combined entity will bring together the balance sheets of two of the largest government-owned power financing organisations in India, with a total loan portfolio estimated at above ₹11 lakh crore.
Both companies have stated that the scheme is aimed at strengthening scale and operational efficiency within India's energy financing landscape.
Under the proposed scheme, REC shareholders will receive 88 equity shares of PFC for every 100 equity shares of REC they hold. Both sets of shares carry a face value of ₹10 each and are fully paid up. The record date for determining eligible shareholders has not been fixed yet and will be announced by the boards of both companies at a later stage.
The merger remains conditional on receiving all requisite approvals. These include consents from the shareholders and creditors of both companies, as well as clearances from all applicable regulatory and governmental authorities. Two conditions stand out in particular. First, the merged entity must continue to qualify as a Government Company under the Companies Act, 2013. Second, the Government of India must retain majority voting rights and control in the merged entity, whether directly or indirectly. These requirements reflect the strategic and policy-linked role both institutions play within India's power sector.
Several professional firms have been engaged to support the process. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP has been appointed as the Transaction and Tax Advisor to both companies, with Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas serving as the common Legal Advisor. For the purpose of joint valuation reports, RBSA Valuation Advisors LLP was appointed by PFC and Ernst & Young Merchant Banking Services LLP was appointed by REC. On the fairness opinion side, SBI Capital Markets was appointed by PFC and Nuvama Wealth Management was appointed by REC to provide their respective opinions on the joint valuation reports.
Established in 1986, Power Finance Corporation is one of the biggest infrastructure financing companies in India and functions as a nodal agency for financing projects related to electricity from generation to distribution. REC Limited, earlier known as Rural Electrification Corporation, was founded in 1969 and its core objective was financing rural electrification projects. Over time, its scope expanded to include renewable energy, smart grid infrastructure, and transmission projects. The Government of India controls the majority share in both companies.
Over the past decade, both companies have expanded their loan books substantially. A merger brings together their respective client relationships, sectoral expertise and balance sheet capacity under a single entity, which the companies say is intended to enhance financing scale and operational cohesion.
Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) share prices were trading at ₹4222.80 as of 10:15 AM on June 29, 2026, down 2% for the day. Trading volume stood at 21 lakh shares compared with the 30-day average volume of 59.4 lakh shares. REC Ltd’s share prices were trading at ₹364.55 on the same day, with an intraday high of ₹367.95 and a low of ₹363.25. REC's trading volume stood at 38 lakh shares against a 30-day average of 53 lakh shares.
The scheme will need to clear several milestones before it can take effect. Shareholder and creditor approvals must be secured for both companies and all statutory and governmental clearances will need to be in place. The exact record date for the share exchange will be disclosed by the boards once determined. Until all conditions are satisfied, both companies will continue to operate independently.
Once fully executed, the merged entity would carry a combined loan book exceeding ₹11 lakh crore, placing it among the largest infrastructure and energy financiers in India.
Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal, NSE, BSE
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