L&T gains as arm gets CCI nod to acquire engineering biz of Dell

The deal will significantly drive forward L&T Technology Services' position as as premier engineering services provider in North America

SI Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Oct 08 2014 | 10:49 AM IST
Shares of Larsen & Toubro were up nearly 2% at Rs 1,441 after the company said its wholly-owned subsidiary L&T Technology Services received approval from the Competition Commission of India to acquire the engineering business of US-based Dell Product and Process Innovation Services.

The proposed transaction will significantly dirve forward L&T Technology Services'position as a premier Engineering Services provider by adding local delivery centres in North America. Dell Engineering Services also has delivery centres in Hyderabad and Bangalore in India, L&T said in a release.

This proposed acquisition enables L&T Technology Service to consolidate its position as preferred vendor in the US $4 billion Tranportation ER&D market, the release said.

The stock opened at Rs 1,405 and touched a high of Rs 1,450 so far. Over 620,000 shares were traded on both the stock exchanges so far.


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First Published: Oct 08 2014 | 9:40 AM IST

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