Mahindra Group

Corporate India's big six boost profits, struggle with flat job growth

India's top six corporate firms saw their employee headcount growth stagnate at -0.2 per cent, with numbers dropping from 1.74 million in FY23 to 1.73 million in FY24

Thar ROXX launch boosts M&M stock price by 3%; up 16% in 3 months

The surge in the stock price followed the company's announcement of the launch of Thar ROXX, its latest sports utility vehicle (SUV).

M&M launches Thar Roxx, targets to rule above Rs 12.5 lakh category

The Thar Roxx is priced at Rs12.99 lakh for its entry-level model MX-1 (petrol)

Govt capex, rural demand may spur M&M's ride: MD & CEO Anish Shah

When asked about the government's nudge to private companies to invest in new capacities, Shah said the group has already raised its automobile division capacity by 3x in the last four years

India Inc must utilise govt schemes for job creation: Anand Mahindra

India's private sector must utilise government's recently announced schemes, such as support to employers in creating roles for first-time employment and increasing new hires, to propel the country's economy over the next decade, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said on Wednesday. Addressing shareholders at the annual general meeting of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M), he reiterated that growth and prosperity must be driven by job creation and it is a collective responsibility of the private sector and the government and broad-based effort is essential for generating employment. He also asserted that increasing employment and skilling are key national priorities, as emphasised by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget 2024-25 speech. "While India stands to benefit from the re-orientation of global supply chains in the post-pandemic world, our growth and prosperity must be driven by job creation. It is a collective responsibility, and the Indian private sector ...

M&M net profit slips 6%; CEO says firm will deliver scale in FY25

PAT excluding last yr's one-off gains rises 20%

Anand Mahindra asks industry to boost capital investment to 'ride the tide'

Indian companies need to enhance capital investment in order to take advantage of the growth opportunities available in India and abroad, according to Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra. Addressing shareholders in the company's annual report for 2023-24, the leading industrialist noted that the interplay of geopolitics and economic linkages in the post-COVID era has seen India's position strengthen. India's emerging role as one of the vital nodes in future-proofed supply chains across industries opens the door for growth within the country and expansion beyond, he stated. "How can we, in private industry, ensure that we ride this upsurging tide? ..In the spirit of 'ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country', I would argue that the most important thing industry can do at this critical juncture is to increase private investment," Mahindra said. Private capital investment is the key to capitalising on this opportunity as it is a key driver of .

ABB technology selected by Mahindra & Mahindra for new EV paint facility

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has selected ABB's PixelPaint technology for its new electric vehicle paint facility, ABB said on Wednesday. The deployment of the technology also includes 42 robots from the IRB 5500 family making M&M the first OEM in India to use PixelPaint technology for the painting of contrasting roofs and pillars, ABB said. PixelPaint consists of a paint head with more than 1,000 tiny, individually controlled nozzles, mounted on an ABB robot, the company said in a statement. "Our PixelPaint technology can apply large areas of uniform color as well as the tiniest details with complete accuracy, without delaying the production line or the need for manual intervention," said Joerg Reger, Managing Director of ABB Robotics Automotive Business Line. "By deploying PixelPaint-equipped robots in dedicated cells, Mahindra's paint shop will be able to apply finishes such as contrasting roof and pillar treatments on its new line of EVs in a completely automated ...

The tweet that built Bujji, Jayem Auto's 6-tonne beast for Kalki 2898 AD

The concept of this car which has three large wheels and runs on an electric propulsion system powered by a 47 kWh battery pack started about two years back

Mahindra group may join global firms for cell production in India: MD Shah

Mahindra Group is looking for partnerships with global players for local production of battery cells in order to cater to expected increase in demand for electric vehicles in the future, according to a top company executive. In an interaction with PTI, Mahindra Group MD and CEO Anish Shah said the company is looking at a 2030 timeframe for the possible listing of its electric vehicle arm Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd (MEAL). "One area that we continue to look at more closely is cell manufacturing and that is something where there are various considerations... if we feel it's essential for us, we will look at a partnership for cell manufacturing," he stated. He further said: "We will look at a global technology partner, and potentially at private equity partners as well because we will not put the entire capital." The initiative, if it materialises, would enable local production of battery cells in India, Shah said. "..the only reason for us to do it is to indigenise in India. ..

Tractor sales harvest early monsoon benefits in FY25, shows revival signs

Companies report a buoyant sentiment among farmers with the onset of the monsoon

Mahindra Group to focus on delivering scale over next decade: MD Anish Shah

Farm equipment to aerostructure conglomerate Mahindra Group will focus on delivering scale with its businesses that it 'believes' will cover 70 per cent of India's growth over the next decade, according to its Managing Director and CEO Anish Shah. The group, which has completed exits from 15 companies in a variety of areas to become a much leaner and agile organisation, is also focusing on increasing the valuation of its newer businesses, what it calls 'growth gems' by five times in the next five years from the value of USD 4.2 billion as on March 2024. "Today, what we have is a set of companies that we feel are very strong, very well positioned in the market and each of them can be a scale company. For us now it is about delivering scale," Shah told PTI in an interview. When asked where he sees the Mahindra Group in terms of size and scale in the future, he said, "Our focus now is to deliver scale, focus on the businesses we have. These businesses cover what we believe is 70 per c

Tech Mahindra subsidiary Comviva names Rajesh Chandiramani as CEO

Digital solutions provider Comviva, a Tech Mahindra subsidiary, on Monday announced the appointment of Rajesh Chandiramani as CEO and whole-time director, effective June 1, 2024. Chandiramani took over the baton from Manoranjan 'Mao' Mohapatra, who retired in May 2024. Mohapatra will continue to serve on the Comviva Board as a non-executive director, according to a company statement. Chandiramani previously held senior leadership roles at Tech Mahindra, where he served as the business unit head for strategic markets in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Japan, and India within the Communications, Media & Entertainment (CME) vertical. On the appointment, Atul Soneja, chairman of the company's board, said, "Under his guidance, we look forward to further strengthening our position as a global leader in customer experience and data monetisation solutions, delivering unparalleled value to our clients and stakeholders.

M&M Finance appoints Mahesh Rajaraman as CRO, to replace Mallika Mittal

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services on Tuesday said it has appointed Mahesh Rajaraman as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of the company with effect from August 1, 2024. In a regulatory filing, Mahindra Finance said Mallika Mittal has tendered her resignation and ceased to be the CRO of the company with effect from May 17. Mittal would be exploring opportunities externally as per her resignation letter. Her resignation would be effective from close of business hours on November 16, 2024, when she would cease to be employee of the company, it added. The Non-banking Finance Company (NBFC) said in the interim period that Gaurav Verma, Head Underwriting & Product Policy, would exclusively oversee the risk management function and would be responsible for the responsibilities under the role of CRO until Rajaraman joins as the CRO. Rajaraman, who has been appointed for a 5-year term, holds 29 years of experience in the banking sector with demonstrated ability in leading and building ...

Former Tech Mahindra vice chairman Vineet Nayyar passes away aged 85

Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, penned an emotional tribute following the passing of 'his friend' Nayyar, describing him as a towering figure in the Indian business landscape

Mahindra Lifespace FY24 results: Profits slip; sales at record Rs 2,328 cr

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd has reported a marginal decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 97.89 crore during the last fiscal year on lower income. Its net profit stood at Rs 101.43 crore in the preceding year. According to a regulatory filing on Friday, the company's total income fell to Rs 279.12 crore last fiscal from Rs 659.56 crore in 2022-23. Mahindra Lifespace is the real estate and infrastructure development business of Mahindra Group. During the fourth quarter of last fiscal, the company's consolidated net profit surged to Rs 71.15 crore from just Rs 55 lakh in the year-ago period. Total income declined to Rs 54.60 crore in the quarter as against Rs 270.26 crore in the year-ago period. Amit Sinha, Managing Director & CEO, Mahindra Lifespace Developers, said, "We closed FY24 with our highest ever annual sales driven by successful launches throughout the year." Additionally, he said the company closed 2023-24 fiscal year with over Rs 4,400 crore of GDV (gross ...

Mahindra Logistics Q4 loss widens to Rs 12.85 cr on subdued volume growth

The company declared a dividend on Rs 2.50 per share

Mahindra Group to invest nearly Rs 1,200 cr in renewable energy projects

Mahindra Group will develop a 150 MW hybrid RE (Renewable Energy solar + wind) project at a total project cost of about Rs 1,200 crore, said Mahindra Susten

Mahindra Lifespace to invest Rs 6,000 crore in residential business by FY28

It is also setting sight on housing society redevelopments, and the acquisition of land parcels on an outright basis

Anand Mahindra bats for making life simpler for Indian innovators

The PLI schemes are on the right path providing a runway for businesses to foray into new sectors and industries, he said