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May 18, 2026
S.G. Power Limited plans to raise nearly ₨535 million through a rights issue to expand into the healthcare sector and strengthen its financial position.
As it prepares to enter the healthcare industry, S.G. Power Limited has revealed plans to raise about ₨535 million through a rights issue. The company’s plan to expand beyond its current power producing industry was revealed in a notice that was filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The company will issue 53,499,600 ordinary right shares at a par value of ₨10 apiece, according to the filing, bringing the total projected raise to ₨534,996,000.
According to the corporation, the rights issue’s main goal is to encourage investments in healthcare and associated industries. The money will be utilised to assist future expansion plans, bolster operations, and enhance the company’s overall financial standing, according to officials. Additionally, S.G. Power stated that the capital infusion would strengthen its stock base and supply funds for prospects for strategic expansion within the healthcare sector.
The company claims that the revenues from the offering will also enhance financial flexibility and help regulatory compliance. The goal of the expansion strategy, according to officials, is to diversify the company’s revenue streams so that it may become less dependent on its current business model. The company anticipates that by investing in a sector with expanding demand and development potential, it will promote long-term sustainability and increase profits for shareholders.
Founded in Pakistan in 1994, S.G. Power Limited’s main business is producing and supplying electricity to its affiliated business, SG Allied Businesses Limited. As the business looks for alternatives outside of the energy industry, the planned healthcare growth marks a significant strategic change. After the necessary corporate and regulatory permissions are completed, the rights offering is anticipated to move forward; more information about timescales and book closure dates will be released separately.
This development is part of a larger trend of Pakistani listed firms looking to diversify into industries like technology-driven services, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. In recent years, investor interest in the healthcare industry has expanded due to the growing need for medical services and infrastructure. The action taken by S.G. Power demonstrates how businesses are increasingly turning to alternative industries to boost long-term business sustainability, enhance resilience, and promote growth.
