Synopsis:
Nazara Technologies has fixed September 26, 2025, as the record date for a 1:2 stock split and 1:1 bonus issue, doubling shareholder holdings effectively.
This Nikhil Kamath Stock, engaged in mobile gaming, esports, and sports media, operating globally with a diversified portfolio including skill-based games, gamified early learning apps, and esports events, jumped 2 percent after the board fixed a record date for the Bonus Share and Stock Split.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 10,157.22 crores, the share of Nazara Technologies Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 1,123.15 per equity share, rising nearly 1.73 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,104.10. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 1,096.70 per equity share.
What is the news?
Nazara Technologies Limited’s Board of Directors has fixed Friday, September 26, 2025, as the record date for determining the eligibility of shareholders for the allotment of sub-division Shares and Bonus Equity Shares. The bonus shares will be allotted on Monday, September 29, 2025
The board has announced a stock split in a 1:2 ratio, meaning each Rs. 4 share will be divided into two shares of Rs. 2 each. Additionally, the company has also decided to issue bonus shares at a ratio of 1:1, meaning that shareholders will receive one new fully paid-up equity share of Rs. 2 each for every one existing fully paid-up equity share they hold.
Company Overview
Nazara Technologies Limited was established in 1999 and is a leading Indian multinational technology company, operating primarily in mobile gaming, esports, and sports media. The company has evolved from being a mobile entertainment VAS provider to a diversified gaming ecosystem with global operations across India, Africa, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and North America.
The company has 29 subsidiaries spanning various gaming, media, and adtech verticals, prominently including Absolute Sports (owner of Sportskeeda) and Paper Boat Apps.
Additionally, Nazara Technologies Limited has grown through strategic acquisitions, including Sportskeeda (sports content), Nodwin Gaming (esports), Paper Boat Apps (early learning app Kiddopia), WildWorks (kids gaming), Curve Games (British indie game publisher), and others like Smaaash Entertainment, rebranded as Zoreko.
Shareholding pattern
In June 2025, Nazara Technologies Limited had a majority stake held by the public at 68.90 percent, promoter at 8.30 percent, foreign institutional investors at 12.98 percent, and domestic institutional investors at 9.80 percent.
Nikhil Kamath holds a total stake of 3.51 percent in Nazara Technologies Limited, which amounts to 32.56 lakh shares. His investment vehicle, NKsquared, owns a 1.89 percent stake comprising 17.51 lakh shares. Additionally, Kamath Associates holds a 1.62 percent stake valued at Rs. 164.6 crores, consisting of 15.05 lakh shares.
Recent quarter results
Coming into financial highlights, Nazara Technologies Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 250 crore in Q1 FY25 to Rs. 499 crore in Q1 FY26, which has grown by 99.6 percent. The net profit has also grown by 112.50 percent from Rs. 24 crore in Q1 FY25 to Rs. 51 crore in Q1 FY26.
Nazara Technologies Limited’s revenue and net profit have grown at a CAGR of 37.53 percent and 38.15 percent, respectively, over the last four years.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 2.50 percent and 2.90 percent, respectively. Nazara Technologies Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 8.65, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.08x.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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