Eicher Motors closes down JV with US-based Polaris

Eicher Motors today said the board of Eicher Polaris Pvt Ltd (EPPL) has passed a resolution to close operations of the JV firm with immediate effect.
EEPL, an equal joint venture between Eicher Motors and US-based Polaris Industries Inc, was incorporated in October 2012.
The EEPL board met on March 9.
In June 2015, the EEPL had launched Multix, a personal utility vehicle purpose-built for independent businessmen.
Given its unique positioning and differentiated product features, Multix initially generated significant interest from customers.
"However, the initial interest could not be sustained and the subsequent sales performance was significantly slower than the company's (EEPL) expectations," Eicher Motors said in a statement.

Despite several initiatives, the EEPL's performance could not be revived. Hence, the board of EPPL has concluded that, in the present circumstances, it is in the best interest of all stakeholders to close the operations of the company, it added.

In the coming days, the EEPL will engage with all its valued stakeholders including customers, suppliers, employees and channel partners to implement the closure, it said.
It will continue to provide spares and service support for the fleet of Multix vehicles on the road.
As of December 31, 2017, Eicher Motors had invested Rs 289.50 crore in EPPL.
The sums invested so far, together with additional investments, as required to close down the operations, shall be written- down in accordance with the applicable regulations, Eicher Motors said.