We are launching our Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Bond Issue on the BSE Social Stock Exchange — a regulated, transparent way to fund complete education sponsorship for 160 underserved children in Gurugram. 100% social impact. Eligible for 80G.
Net proceeds from this issue fund a full year of uninterrupted, holistic education for 160 children of Classes 3 and 5 at Lotus Petal Sr. Secondary School, Dhunela , Gurgaon — as they progress to Classes 4 and 6 in 2026–27.
For many children from underserved communities in the urban slums of Gurugram, education is interrupted by challenges far beyond the classroom — financial instability, the absence of safe transport, lack of nutritious meals, and limited learning resources.
Since 2011, Lotus Petal Foundation has built an ecosystem where children don't just access quality education, but grow with dignity, confidence, and hope. What began with 6 students in a shopping arcade is today an integrated education and skill-development campus impacting over 1,200 children through a holistic model spanning Education, Nutrition, and Livelihood.
This ZCZP issue channels that model toward 160 specific children at their most foundational learning years — ensuring no child's schooling is cut short by circumstance.
A Zero Coupon Zero Principal instrument is a SEBI-regulated social-impact instrument issued under Chapter X-A of the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations. It lets individuals and institutions fund verified social initiatives with full transparency and accountability — designed purely for social impact, not financial return.
No interest or coupon is paid. There is no credit rating applicable to the instrument.
The principal is not repaid at maturity. Your contribution goes entirely toward the social cause.
Subscriptions are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G, subject to applicable conditions.
Net proceeds are deployed across six thematic areas that together deliver one full year of complete, uninterrupted education for 160 children.
Fair remuneration for qualified teachers, admission & enrolment support, and core essentials — uniforms, books and stationery.
Daily nutritionist-approved breakfast and lunch designed to meet children's dietary needs, boosting attention and participation.
Fixed routes, fire safety, CCTV and attendance tracking so children reach school safely and consistently.
Training in inclusive pedagogy, trauma-informed and gender-sensitive teaching, and low-cost high-impact tools.
Baseline and bi-annual learning-outcome tests, teacher engagement tracking, and tailored improvement plans.
A one-time comprehensive evaluation of project outcomes to capture learnings and guide future planning.
An independent social impact assessment by KPMG in India found that every ₹1 invested at Lotus Petal Foundation creates measurable social value across our three pillars.
Source: Independent social impact assessment by KPMG in India.
The issue is open to three categories of investors, as defined under the SSE framework and the Draft Fund Raising Document.
Refer to “Issue Procedure — Who can apply?” in the Draft Fund Raising Document for the full, governing list of eligible and ineligible investors.
A valid Demat account is required, as ZCZP instruments are issued in dematerialised form.
Apply via the ASBA process, the UPI mechanism (retail up to ₹5,00,000), or a physical application form.
Apply for a minimum of ₹1,000 (1 instrument) and in multiples thereafter, during the issue window.
On allotment, instruments are credited to your Demat account; an 80G certificate is issued for tax benefit.
Indicative dates per the issue snapshot. Final dates will be confirmed in the Final Fund Raising Document.
Express your interest and our team will share the documents and walk you through the application process once the issue opens.
This web page is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer, invitation or solicitation to subscribe to or purchase any instrument. It is not a prospectus, fund raising document, or advertisement, and must be read together with the Draft Fund Raising Document and the Final Fund Raising Document, which alone govern the Issue.
Lotus Petal Charitable Foundation is registered as a Not-for-Profit Organisation on the BSE Social Stock Exchange under registration number BSESSENPO0062, with effect from 24 July 2024, subject to compliance with the Rules, Bye-laws and Regulations of BSE SSE and applicable laws, as amended from time to time. The Issue is made under Chapter X-A of the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018 read with the SSE Framework Circular.
The instruments offered are Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments. There is no coupon or interest, no principal repayment at maturity, and no credit rating applicable. ZCZP instruments do not provide any financial return and are designed purely for social impact. Subscribers should not expect any monetary return. Registration on the BSE Social Stock Exchange should not, in any way, be deemed or construed to mean that the Fund Raising Document has been cleared or approved by BSE or SEBI; nor do BSE or SEBI guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of this document.
This page contains forward-looking statements and indicative figures (including dates and amounts marked as placeholders) that are subject to change and will be finalised in the Final Fund Raising Document. Prospective subscribers should rely only on the information contained in the Final Fund Raising Document and are advised to read the “Risk Factors” section carefully and to consult their own legal, tax and financial advisors before subscribing. Tax benefits under Section 80G are subject to applicable conditions and may change.
DISCLAIMER: Lotus Petal Foundation corresponds from email addresses with the domain “@lotuspetalfoundation.org” or from mobile number 9818089635. We do not solicit donations from individuals via phone and WhatsApp and if you receive any calls or email where our name is used, we advise all not to act upon the same and we are not responsible for any donation advanced to the individuals claiming themselves to be associated with Lotus Petal Charitable Foundation and if you have any doubt, please write back to us on connect@lotuspetalfoundation.org.
