{"id":32831,"date":"2026-08-16T00:36:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T19:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/?p=32831"},"modified":"2026-08-16T00:44:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T19:14:51","slug":"private-placement-preferential-allotment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/private-placement-preferential-allotment\/","title":{"rendered":"Private Placement vs Preferential Allotment: Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a80e64caa221\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a80e64caa221\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/private-placement-preferential-allotment\/#Private_Placement_vs_Preferential_Allotment_Detailed_Explanation\" title=\"Private Placement vs Preferential Allotment: Detailed Explanation\">Private Placement vs Preferential Allotment: Detailed Explanation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/private-placement-preferential-allotment\/#What_is_Private_Placement\" title=\"What is Private Placement?\">What is Private Placement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/private-placement-preferential-allotment\/#What_is_Preferential_Allotment\" title=\"What is Preferential Allotment?\">What is Preferential Allotment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/private-placement-preferential-allotment\/#Additional_Requirements_for_Listed_Companies\" title=\"Additional Requirements for Listed Companies\">Additional Requirements for Listed Companies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/private-placement-preferential-allotment\/#Lock-in_Requirements\" title=\"Lock-in Requirements\">Lock-in Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/private-placement-preferential-allotment\/#Differences_Between_Private_Placement_and_Preferential_Allotment\" title=\"Differences Between Private Placement and Preferential Allotment\">Differences Between Private Placement and Preferential Allotment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/private-placement-preferential-allotment\/#A_Preferential_Allotment_Can_Also_Be_Made_Through_Private_Placement_Route\" title=\"A Preferential Allotment Can Also Be Made Through Private Placement Route\">A Preferential Allotment Can Also Be Made Through Private Placement Route<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/private-placement-preferential-allotment\/#Typical_Compliance_Flow\" title=\"Typical Compliance Flow\">Typical Compliance Flow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/private-placement-preferential-allotment\/#Practical_Example_of_Private_Placement_Preferential_Allotment\" title=\"Practical Example of Private Placement &amp; Preferential Allotment\">Practical Example of Private Placement &amp; Preferential Allotment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/private-placement-preferential-allotment\/#Preferential_Allotment_Through_Private_Placement\" title=\"Preferential Allotment Through Private Placement\">Preferential Allotment Through Private Placement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/private-placement-preferential-allotment\/#Key_Takeaway_on_Private_Placement_Preferential_Allotment\" title=\"Key Takeaway on Private Placement &amp; Preferential Allotment\">Key Takeaway on Private Placement &amp; Preferential Allotment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/private-placement-preferential-allotment\/#Quick_Comparison_in_Private_Placement_Preferential_Allotment\" title=\"Quick Comparison in Private Placement &amp; Preferential Allotment\">Quick Comparison in Private Placement &amp; Preferential Allotment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32832\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786510026167.jpg\" alt=\"Private Placement vs Preferential Allotment\" width=\"800\" height=\"732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786510026167.jpg 800w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786510026167-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786510026167-768x703.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Placement_vs_Preferential_Allotment_Detailed_Explanation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Private Placement vs Preferential Allotment: Detailed Explanation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this blog we compare Private Placement (Section 42) and Preferential Allotment (Section 62(1)(c)) under the Companies Act, 2013, along with applicable SEBI regulations for listed companies.\u00a0A common misconception is that both terms mean the same thing. While they are related methods of raising capital from selected investors, they have different legal requirements and compliance obligations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Private_Placement\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">What is Private Placement?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Private placement is governed by Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013.\u00a0It refers to an offer or invitation made by a company to subscribe to securities to a select group of identified persons, rather than offering securities to the public at large.\u00a0Key Features of Private Placement<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offer to Identified Persons: <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Securities can be offered only to specifically identified persons. And public<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0invitations are prohibited.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Governing Provisions: <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Section 42 of Companies Act, 2013, and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Rule 14 of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Offer Letter: <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Must be issued in <\/span>Form PAS-4<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Return of Allotment: <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Must file <\/span>Form PAS-3<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> with ROC within <\/span>30 days of allotment<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Mode of Payment: <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Subscription money must come through banking channels; checks, demand drafts, and electronic transfers and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">cash payments are not permitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Advertisement Restriction: <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">No public advertisement and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">no marketing through mass media.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Timeline: <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Securities must be allotted within <\/span>60 days<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> from receipt of application money. and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If allotment is not completed, money must be refunded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Maximum Number of Persons : <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Maximum <\/span>200 persons in a financial year<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> for each type of security.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Excludes\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) and\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Employees under ESOP schemes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Preferential_Allotment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">What is Preferential Allotment?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Preferential Allotment is governed by Section 62(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013.\u00a0It refers to the issue of shares or securities to selected persons on a preferential basis instead of distributing them proportionately among existing shareholders.\u00a0Key Features of Preferential Allotment<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allotment on Preferential Basis: The company chooses specific investors and allots securities to them.\u00a0Examples: Promoters, Strategic investors, Private equity investors and Venture capital investors<\/li>\n<li>Governing Provisions: <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Section 62(1)(c),\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Rule 13 of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Shareholder Approval: Requires Special Resolution and Approval in General Meeting<\/li>\n<li>Pricing and Valuation: Issue price must comply with valuation norms.\u00a0A valuation report may be required to justify Fair Value and Issue Price<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory Filings : Companies must comply with ROC requirements, MCA filings and SEBI requirements (for listed companies)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Requirements_for_Listed_Companies\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Additional Requirements for Listed Companies<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018: Key requirements include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shareholder approval through Special Resolution<\/li>\n<li>Disclosure of material events<\/li>\n<li>Pricing formula prescribed by SEBI<\/li>\n<li>Preferential issue disclosures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lock-in_Requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Lock-in Requirements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A unique feature of preferential allotment is the lock-in requirement.\u00a0Shares allotted through a preferential issue may be subject to mandatory lock-in periods under SEBI regulations.\u00a0This prevents the immediate sale of securities and promotes stability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_Between_Private_Placement_and_Preferential_Allotment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Differences Between Private Placement and Preferential Allotment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32836\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1775405604994.jpg\" alt=\"Private Placement vs Preferential Allotment:\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1775405604994.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1775405604994-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1775405604994-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1775405604994-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1775405604994-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<th>Private Placement<\/th>\n<th>Preferential Allotment<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Governing Section<\/td>\n<td>Section 42<\/td>\n<td>Section 62(1)(c)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Purpose<\/td>\n<td>Raising funds from select investors<\/td>\n<td>Issue of securities to selected persons on preferential basis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Offer Letter<\/td>\n<td>PAS-4 mandatory<\/td>\n<td>Not specifically PAS-4 unless routed through private placement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum Investors<\/td>\n<td>200 persons limit<\/td>\n<td>No specific 200-person condition under Section 62(1)(c) itself<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shareholder Approval<\/td>\n<td>Generally by Special Resolution in many cases<\/td>\n<td>Special Resolution mandatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Valuation Requirement<\/td>\n<td>Depends on security issued<\/td>\n<td>Valuation generally required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advertisement<\/td>\n<td>Not permitted<\/td>\n<td>Not a public issue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Return of Allotment<\/td>\n<td>PAS-3<\/td>\n<td>PAS-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lock-in Requirement<\/td>\n<td>Usually not applicable<\/td>\n<td>Applicable for listed companies under SEBI regulations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Preferential_Allotment_Can_Also_Be_Made_Through_Private_Placement_Route\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">A Preferential Allotment Can Also Be Made Through Private Placement Route<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the most important takeaway. A preferential issue can also be made through the private placement route by complying with Section 42. Therefore, in many transactions: Section 42 (Private Placement) and Section 62(1)(c) (Preferential Allotment).\u00a0must be complied with simultaneously.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_Compliance_Flow\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Typical Compliance Flow<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>following compliance sequence:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Step-1: Board Approval<\/li>\n<li>Step-2: Shareholders&#8217; Approval (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Step 3: Valuation \/ Pricing Determination<\/li>\n<li>Step-4 : Issue Offer Letter (PAS-4)<\/li>\n<li>Step 5: Receipt\u00a0of Subscription Money<\/li>\n<li>Step-6: Allotment of Securities<\/li>\n<li>Step-7: File PAS-3 (Return of Allotment)<\/li>\n<li>Step-8: Make Statutory \/ SEBI Disclosures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Example_of_Private_Placement_Preferential_Allotment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Practical Example of Private Placement &amp; Preferential Allotment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Private Placement: ABC Pvt Ltd offers shares to 50 identified investors and issues PAS-4. Section\u00a042 applies.<\/li>\n<li>Preferential Allotment: XYZ Ltd. issues shares exclusively to a private equity fund at a negotiated price after obtaining a special resolution and valuation report. Section 62(1)(c) applies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preferential_Allotment_Through_Private_Placement\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Preferential Allotment Through Private Placement<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A listed company allots shares to promoters and strategic investors. Here Section 42 applies, Section 62(1)(c) applies, and SEBI ICDR Regulations apply.<\/li>\n<li>Private placement focuses on the method of offering securities to selected persons, while preferential allotment focuses on the manner of allotment to specific investors on a preferential basis.<\/li>\n<li>In practice, many preferential issues are carried out through the private placement route, requiring compliance with Section 42, Section 62(1)(c), ROC filings, valuation requirements, and SEBI regulations (for listed entities).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaway_on_Private_Placement_Preferential_Allotment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Key Takeaway on Private Placement &amp; Preferential Allotment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Private placement is the broader fund-raising mechanism under Section 42 covering various securities. Preferential Allotment under Section 62(1)(c) is a specific mode of issuing shares to selected investors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Section 42 = &#8220;How securities are offered&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Section 62(1)(c) = &#8220;How shares are allotted&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every preferential allotment of shares is typically carried out through the private placement route, but every private placement is not a preferential allotment because private placement can also involve debentures and other securities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Comparison_in_Private_Placement_Preferential_Allotment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Quick Comparison in <\/strong>Private Placement &amp; Preferential Allotment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Basis<\/th>\n<th>Section 42 (Private Placement)<\/th>\n<th>Section 62(1)(c) (Preferential Allotment)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Governs<\/td>\n<td>Mechanism of issue<\/td>\n<td>Manner of allotment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Keyword<\/td>\n<td>Securities<\/td>\n<td>Shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scope<\/td>\n<td>Broad<\/td>\n<td>Narrow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Covers Debentures<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Covers Equity Shares<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Covers Preference Shares<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Special Resolution<\/td>\n<td>Depending on circumstances<\/td>\n<td>Mandatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PAS-4<\/td>\n<td>Applicable<\/td>\n<td>Through Section 42 route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum 200 Persons<\/td>\n<td>Applicable<\/td>\n<td>Via Section 42 compliance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Private Placement vs Preferential Allotment: Detailed Explanation In this blog we compare Private Placement (Section 42) and Preferential Allotment (Section 62(1)(c)) under the Companies Act, 2013, along with applicable SEBI regulations for listed companies.\u00a0A common misconception is that both terms mean the same thing. 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