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Mahindra & Mahindra Limited's shareholding in its subsidiary Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited (MEAL) has been diluted from 99.99% to 92.45% following the conversion of Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) held by investors. The company received an intimation from MEAL on 1 May 2026 at 09:50 a.m. regarding the allotment of equity shares pursuant to this conversion.
Conversion Details
The conversion involved three investors who held CCPS of Rs. 1,000 each in MEAL. The CCPS have converted at a value of Rs. 40,425 crore, resulting in the allotment of equity shares with a face value of Rs. 10 each to the investors.
Investor CCPS Converted Equity Shares Allotted BII India EV LLP 1,05,00,000 - 0.001% CCPS 12,11,38,984 British International Investment Plc 80,00,000 - 0.001% CCPS 9,22,96,368 Jongsong Investments Pte. Ltd. (Temasek) 1,20,00,000 - 0.001% Series A - CCPS 13,84,06,768
Background and Impact
The investment in MEAL by the company, along with BII Plc, BII India, and Temasek, was previously communicated through letters dated 7 July 2022, 3 August 2023, 16 May 2024, and 30 December 2024. The conversion mechanism was agreed upon with these investors as part of the investment arrangement.
Following the conversion, Mahindra & Mahindra's shareholding in MEAL stands diluted from the existing 99.99% to 92.45% of the paid-up share capital of MEAL. However, the company confirmed that MEAL would continue to remain its subsidiary despite the reduction in shareholding percentage. The intimation has been uploaded on the company's website.
mahindra & mahindra announced strong sales performance across its business segments for April 2026, with overall auto sales reaching 94,627 vehicles, representing a 14% growth compared to the same period last year. The company's utility vehicles segment performed well, with domestic sales of 56,331 units, an 8% increase, while overall utility vehicle sales including exports stood at 57,833 units.
Automotive Division Performance
The automotive division reported significant growth across multiple categories. In the utility vehicles segment, domestic sales reached 56,331 units compared to 52,330 units in the previous fiscal year. The commercial vehicles segment showed mixed performance, with light commercial vehicles under 2 tons recording 2,984 units (13% growth) and LCVs between 2-3.5 tons reaching 20,443 units (7% growth). Three-wheeler sales demonstrated exceptional growth at 9,899 units, an 81% increase over the previous year.
Category April F27 April F26 % Change Utility Vehicles 56,331 52,330 8% LCV < 2T 2,984 2,652 13% LCV 2T – 3.5 T 20,443 19,141 7% 3W 9,899 5,470 81% Total Exports 4,970 3,381 47%
Farm Equipment Business Growth
The farm equipment business delivered exceptional results with domestic tractor sales reaching 46,404 units in April 2026, compared to 38,516 units in the same period last year, reflecting a 20% year-on-year growth. Total tractor sales, including exports, stood at 48,411 units against 40,054 units in the previous year. Exports for the month reached 2,007 units, showing a 30% growth over the previous year.
Farm Equipment Sector April F27 April F26 % Change Domestic 46,404 38,516 20% Exports 2,007 1,538 30% Total 48,411 40,054 21%
Trucks and Buses Business
The trucks and buses business, comprising Mahindra Trucks & Buses division (MTBD) and SML Mahindra Limited (SML), recorded overall sales of 3,011 vehicles in April 2026, an 11% year-on-year growth. The business faced challenges including fiscal year transition, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical uncertainties, according to company executives.
Trucks & Buses Business April F27 April F26 % Change MTBD Total 1,270 1,196 6% SML Total 1,741 1,512 15% Combined Total 3,011 2,708 11%
Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of the Automotive Division, noted that the year 2027 began on a positive note with the company achieving significant growth in both SUV and total vehicle sales. Veejay Nakra, President of the Farm Equipment Business, highlighted the strong performance despite the absence of Chaitra Navratri in April this year, unlike the previous year when April included seven Navratri days.
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