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Auto parts maker Minda Corporation on Tuesday reported a 25.42 per cent on-year jump in consolidated Profit After Tax at Rs 74 crore in the second quarter ended September 30, 2024 driven by an expanding customer base and product premiumisation. The company had posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 59 crore in the July-September period of FY24, Minda Corporation said in a statement. Consolidated revenue for the quarter under review stood at Rs 1,290 crore, from Rs 1,196 crore in the September quarter of the previous fiscal year, a growth of 7.9 per cent year-on-year, the company said. The company said it achieved its highest-ever quarterly EBITDA (earnings before income, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) at Rs 147 crore with an 11.4 per cent margin, reflecting a 38 basis points year-on-year increase. "We sustained strong growth momentum in Q2 FY2025, highlighting the resilience of our business model and the impact of our strategic initiatives. This growth has enabled us to expan
Auto components maker Minda Corporation Ltd on Wednesday said it has signed a technology licensing agreement with China's Sanco Connecting Technology to offer electrical distribution systems solutions for the electric vehicles market. Sanco Connecting Technology is a leader in EV connection systems. Under the agreement, Minda Corp & Sanco will locally develop EV connecting systems, charging gun assemblies with sockets and accessories, bus bars, cell contact systems, power distribution units (PDU) and battery distribution units (BDU), the company said in a statement. "This agreement will enhance the product portfolio offering of Minda Corporation in the growing EV industry in the areas of Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS)," it added. Commenting on the partnership, Minda Corporation Executive Director Aakash Minda said, "By offering new-age EV solutions, we will enhance the overall kit value across vehicle segments, with a commitment to achieve successful localisation, ...
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday said it has approved Minda Corporation's proposed 8.79 per cent stake purchase in Pricol. Minda Corporation is in the business of manufacturing of auto components and caters to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier-1 in various segments in India. The proposed combination relates to an acquisition of up to 8.79 per cent (approx.) of the equity share capital of Pricol by Minda, according to a release. Pricol manufactures automobile components for OEMs, Tier-1 and replacement markets across India and globally. Deals beyond a certain threshold require approval from the regulator CCI.
Minda Corporation on Wednesday offloaded a 15.07 per cent stake in automotive components maker Pricol Ltd for around Rs 631 crore through an open market transaction. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund (MF), Fidelity India Fund, Tata MF, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company, Goldman Sachs India, City of New York Group Trust, and Carnelian Asset Management & Advisors, among others, were the buyers of Pricol's shares on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Minda Corporation Ltd sold more than 1.83 crore shares, amounting to a 15.07 per cent stake in Pricol, as per the block deal data available with the NSE. The shares were disposed of at an average price of Rs 343.50 apiece, taking the transaction size to Rs 631.23 crore. After the latest transaction, Minda Corporation's shareholding has declined to 0.63 per cent from a 15.70 per cent stake (at the end of December quarter) in the company. The scrip of Pricol Ltd rose 3.35 per cent to close at Rs 380.50 apiece on the NSE.
Auto components maker Minda Corporation Ltd on Tuesday said it has bagged a Rs 750-crore contract from a leading automobile manufacturer to produce battery chargers for electric vehicles. The product will be manufactured at wholly-owned subsidiary Spark Minda Green Mobility Systems' facility at Pune, Minda Corporation said in a regulatory filing. The company, however, did not disclose the name of the automobile manufacturer it has bagged the order from. "The lifetime value of the order is Rs 750 crore," it added. Minda Corporation Executive Director Aakash Minda said the order is "a testament to Spark Minda's robust EV product portfolio and our focus on customer centricity". He further said, "This milestone underlines our commitment towards promoting sustainable mobility and our ability to adapt to the evolving demands of the global automotive industry." The company said during the last financial year, electric vehicles accounted for nearly 20 per cent of the total orders won and