Lotus Petal Foundation ZCZP Issue Opens on July 20, 2026: Project Details, Issue Size, and Other Key Information

Lotus Petal Foundation is set to raise ₹1 crore through a public issue of Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments on the BSE Social Stock Exchange (SSE). The public issue will open on July 20, 2026, and close on July 31, 2026, with a minimum application amount of ₹1,000.  

This article explains the key details of the Lotus Petal Foundation's ZCZP issue, including the issue size, timeline, project objectives, listing details, and key risks investors should know. 

About Lotus Petal Foundation ZCZP Issue 

Lotus Petal Foundation plans to raise ₹1 crore through a public issue of 1,00,000 Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments on the BSE Social Stock Exchange. 

Each ZCZP instrument has a face value of ₹1 and is being issued at an issue price of ₹1,000 per instrument. 

The issue is entirely aimed at raising funds for the foundation's social initiatives and does not offer investors any interest payments or repayment of principal, as the instruments are designed purely for philanthropic contributions. 

Issue at a Glance 

Utilisation of Net Proceeds 

The net proceeds from the public issue of Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Instruments will be utilised to fund Lotus Petal Foundation's flagship project, "160 Dreams, One Mission: Complete Education Sponsorship."  

The project aims to provide uninterrupted and holistic education support to 160 underserved children from urban slums and socio-economically disadvantaged communities in Gurugram, Haryana. 

Project Overview: 160 Dreams, One Mission 

Listing and Trading Details of ZCZP Instruments 

The ZCZP instruments are proposed to be listed on the BSE Social Stock Exchange (SSE), subject to completion of public issues and regulatory formalities. 

These instruments will not be tradable in the secondary market and must be held until maturity. 

About Lotus Petal Foundation 

Lotus Petal Foundation is a non-profit organisation established in 2011 that works in the areas of education, nutrition, livelihood, and skill development for underserved communities. It operates the CBSE-affiliated Lotus Petal Senior Secondary School in Dhunela, Gurugram, a 5-acre integrated education campus that has been operational since 2022 and currently serves more than 1,100 students from Nursery to Class 12. 

Conclusion 

The Lotus Petal Foundation's ZCZP issue offers investors an opportunity to support a regulated social impact initiative through the BSE Social Stock Exchange. The issue comes as the government has allowed companies to deploy up to 10% of their annual CSR expenditure through eligible ZCZP instruments listed on social stock exchanges, creating a new fundraising avenue for registered non-profit organisations.  

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