India's Reliance Power, part of Anil Ambani's Reliance Group, said on Monday that it plans to raise up to 15.25 billion rupees ($183 million) through a preferential allotment. The company aims to use the funds for business expansion and debt reduction.

Reliance Power Ltd is set to raise Rs 1,525 crore through a preferential issue. Promoters, including Reliance Infrastructure, will contribute Rs 600 crore. The funds will be used for business expansion,

Reliance Power Ltd has updated about its next Board meeting for a fundraise. Reliance Power has settled all disputes with CFM Asset Reconstruction Private Limited (CFM). 100% shares of VIPL have been pledged in favour of CFM against the release and discharge of Corporate Guarantee given by Reliance Power.

Reliance Power shares rose 5% to Rs 38.15, hitting a seven-year high. The increase followed the announcement of a Board meeting on September 23 to discuss raising capital. Despite regulatory challenges faced by Anil Ambani,

India's Reliance Power , part of Anil Ambani's Reliance Group, said on Monday that it plans to raise up to 15.25 billion rupees ($183 million) through a preferential allotment.

In three days -- from September 18 to September 20 -- the group announced it has turned into nearly zero and is implementing long-term fund raising plans that are said to solidify its financial position.

Group Chairman Anil Ambani has raked in big gains from the recent rally in the shares of 2 group companies - Reliance Power and Infrastructure. While Ambani, who is one of the promoters, owns 1,39,437 equity shares of Reliance Infrastructure,