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Hinduja Group firm gets Sebi nod for Reliance Wealth ownership change

Market regulator also approves application for a proposed change in control at Reliance Securities

Irdai raises concern over Hinduja Group-led IIHL's bid for Reliance Capital

Insurance regulator IRDAI has expressed some reservations over Hinduja Group firm IndusInd International Holdings' (IIHL) resolution plan for debt-ridden Reliance Capital, which is also in the insurance business, including non-life, sources said. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in a recent communication to Nageshwara Rao Y, the administrator of Reliance Capital has said that the resolution plan submitted by IIHL is not in line with insurance regulations. The regulator has sought clarification regarding equity capital that IIHL, the proposed buyer of insolvent Reliance Capital is willing to put in. It has expressed reservations about debt that IIHL plans to raise to fund the Reliance Capital takeover, sources said. The sector regulator is of the opinion that promoters should invest their own capital as insurance companies deal with the money of policyholders and as a regulator protection of policyholders is the top priority. It has also sought ...

GOCL to monetise 264 acres of land parcel in Kukatpally for Rs 3,402 crore

Hinduja Group firm GOCL Corporation Limited (GOCL) on Wednesday said it has inked an initial pact with Hyderabad-based Squarespace Builders to initiate the strategic monetization of approximately 264.50 acres of prime land located in Kukatpally for Rs 3,402 crores. Additionally, the agreement includes the development of 32 acres of land under a Joint Development Agreement (JDA), in collaboration with Hinduja Estates Private Limited, now known as Hinduja Healthcare Limited (HHL), the company said in a statement. The process will get completed over 18 months in carefully planned tranches, contingent upon the fulfilment of any associated covenants, it said, adding that R 520 crore will be received as the first instalment under the pact. The company said it has commenced the immediate sale of 12.50 acres of the 32 acres under the JDA. "As the first tranche, the company will receive a payment of Rs 520 crores, of which Rs 160 crores will be the consideration for the sale of 12.50 acres,

Hinduja human trafficking trial set for June as family's arguments rejected

"The charges of usury and human-trafficking were sufficiently well-described by the Prosecutor's Office and don't need to be sent back for restating," Judge Mascotto said

Ashok Leyland partners with Minus Zero to develop self-driving trucks

Minus Zero, founded in 2021, is backed by technology venture capital fund Chiratae Ventures among other investors

Hinduja Tech secures $50 mn investment from private equity fund Creador

Creador is a renowned private equity firm focused on partnering to grow world-class businesses in Southeast Asia and India

NCLT allows correction in Reliance Capital's 90-day resolution timeline

IndusInd International Holdings (IIHL), representing the Hinduja Group, the chosen applicant for the indebted firm, must execute RCap's resolution plan by May 27

NCLT approves Hinduja firm IndusInd's resolution plan for Reliance Capital

The National Company Law Tribunal on Tuesday approved Hinduja Group firm IndusInd International Holdings' Rs 9,650-crore resolution plan for Reliance Capital. The Mumbai bench of the NCLT approved the plan submitted by IIHL (IndusInd International Holdings Limited) in June 2023 in the second round of bidding for the debt-laden company. A detailed order in the matter is expected later in the day. In November 2021, the Reserve Bank had superseded the board of the Reliance Capital on governance issues and payment defaults by the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group company. The central bank had appointed Nageswara Rao Y as the administrator, who invited bids in February 2022 to take over the company. Reliance Capital had a debt of over Rs 40,000 crore, and four applicants had initially bid with resolution plans. However, the committee of creditors rejected all the four plans for lower bid values and a challenge mechanism was initiated where IIHL and Torrent Investments participated. In June

Ashok Leyland clocks three million vehicles production milestone

Ashok Leyland has been a driving force in the Indian and international commercial vehicle sector with technology at the forefront

HGS Q3 results: Net profit tanks 84% to Rs 8.2 crore, revenue up 8%

Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) on Wednesday reported a 84 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 8.2 crore for the December quarter. The company's net profit stood at Rs 51.6 crore in the year-ago period. Its revenue from operations, however, grew 7.55 per cent to Rs 1,203.6 crore in the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal from Rs 1,119.1 crore a year ago. The revenues were led by the company's BPM (Business Process Management) services, which raked-in a revenue of Rs 925.55 crore, according to the company. "Despite a challenging global macro-environment, HGS posted a resilient performance in the third quarter, continuing to build on our efforts to improve our topline and margins," Partha DeSarkar, Group CEO of HGS, said. DeSarkar added, "We saw a strong total revenue increase of 11.2 per cent year on year, led by growth in Canada, TekLink, and offshore businesses. Operating EBITDA (excluding other income) grew significantly by 39.9 per cent year-on-year and 18.1 per ce

Hinduja nears Rs 4,000 cr borrowing deal for Reliance Capital acquisition

The group's acquisition is still pending court and regulatory approvals. If the transaction is successful, IIHL, along with other entities, will have a controlling stake in Reliance Capital

Ashok Leyland's shareholding in UK-based Optare Plc increases to 92.59%

In November last year, Ashok Leyland announced that it would invest Rs 1,200 crore in its electric vehicle arm Switch Mobility, through Optare Plc

Ashok Leyland progressing in network expansion in North & East: Official

Heavy commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland has drawn up network expansion plans in the North and Eastern parts of the country, a top company official has said. The Hinduja Group flagship company was also gearing up to launch its electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) within the next few months. Ashok Leyland in the first nine months of the financial year ending December 31, 2023 reported its highest turnover of Rs 27,100 crore, highest sales volume at 1,38,416 units, EBITDA of Rs 3,014 crore and Profit After Tax of Rs 1,718 crore. "While we have started doing very well now in the North and East zones which have been traditionally our weaker markets, there is certainly ample headroom to grow further. We are progressing well on our network expansion plans, especially in the North and East zones" company Managing Director Shenu Agarwal said. Ashok Leyland to fuel its network expansion plans, has tied up with the diversified conglomerate TVS Group. "We have tied up with the TVS G

Some slowdown likely in elections, confident of growth: Ashok Leyland

The commercial vehicle manufacturer is getting investor interest in Switch and is open to multiple options in funding for the unit, says Dheeraj Hinduja

Ashok Leyland would move towards 35% mkt share in MHCV segments: Hinduja

Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland would safely remain above 30 per cent market share in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle segments and confidently move towards 35 per cent going forward, a top official said on Tuesday. The company expects to continue its growth in the medium, heavy and light commercial vehicle segments. The city-headquartered company reported a 61 per cent rise in net profit of Rs 580 crore on the back of robust sales. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 361 crore in the year-ago period. "The third quarter (of the current financial year) has been the best for Ashok Leyland. Before the start of this financial year we had expected that the medium and heavy commercial vehicle industry will grow at 8-10 per cent. The market has grown by 9 per cent (as of October-December 2023 period). Ashok Leyland has grown by 7 per cent in line with the industry growth and growth in bus segment is at 65 per cent almost twice the industry growth," Dheeraj Hinduja, the ..

Ashok Leyland Q3 results: Net profit jumps 73% to Rs 608.85 crore

The company achieved a historic high commercial vehicle volume of 1,38,416 units in the first nine months of the fiscal year

Ashok Leyland hands over keys of Boss Electric truck to Billion E-Mobility

Hinduja Group flagship company Ashok Leyland has commenced delivery of its intermediate and heavy duty electric trucks to its customers, the company said. The keys of 14T Boss Electric Truck were handed over to Billion E-Mobility at the inaugural edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 in New Delhi, the company said. "Ashok Leyland is proud to deliver the first fully electric vehicle to our customer today. The Boss 4T Electric Truck was showcased in the Auto Expo last year. Today, delivering this road-ready product marks a significant milestone in our journey toward sustainable and efficient transportation," said company Managing Director and CEO Shenu Agarwal in a statement on Saturday. "As we stand on the cusp of a new era, these vehicles represent our firm commitment to lead the transition to green mobility offering advanced technologies focused at meeting the evolving needs of the Indian and global markets," Agarwal said. At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo which is ...

Ashok Leyland to make 1225 buses for Karnataka state transport undertakings

Company says order will strengthen its lead in Indian bus manufacturing

Reliance Jio's Hathway, Hinduja arm in race to acquire Siti Networks

Hathway Digital and IndusInd Media & Communications did not wish to comment on the development

Ashok Leyland signs MoU with Tamil Nadu govt to invest Rs 1,200 cr

Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland has earmarked investments of Rs 1,200 crore in Tamil Nadu, for taking up overall business expansion over the next three to five years, the company said on Monday. Ashok Leyland Managing Director and CEO Shenu Agarwal exchanged documents with Industries Department Secretary V Arun Roy during the second day of the Global Investors Meet in the presence of Chief Minister M K Stalin here.' The investment of Rs 1,200 crore is assigned for strategic initiatives to drive innovation, technological advancements and overall business expansion, the heavy commercial vehicle maker said in a release. Ashok Leyland is committed to creating employment opportunities for 500-1000 people, both direct and indirect, based on the work demand, it said. "This commitment also reflects the group's vision for sustainable growth and competitiveness in the automotive sector," it added.