Kolkata, Nov 8 (PTI) Engineering company Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd on Wednesday said it plans to raise up to Rs 700 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) and seeks a strategic partner for the shipbuilding, bridges, and defence business.

In a regulatory filing, the company said proceeds from the QIP will be used to strengthen the company's position in its core businesses and to fund future growth initiatives.

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The company will seek the requisite approval from its shareholders for the QIP issue.

Its board approved the QIP plan at its meeting and also constituted a committee for scouting a partner for the Shipbuilding, Bridges and Defence (SBD) business. Currently, wagons and rail passenger coaches are its core operation and are foraying into railway wheels through a joint venture.

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The company in June had also approved raising Rs 288.80 crore through preferential allotment of shares to Smallcap World Fund Inc., resulting in a 5.98 per cent stake in the wagon maker.

In addition to the QIP, the company has also set up a committee of directors to identify a strategic or joint venture partner for its SBD business. The committee will also take assistance from external advisors or merchant bankers for this purpose.

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