Intimation regarding sale of Joint Venture
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Josts Engineering has approved the sale of its 50% stake in its joint venture Suryavayu Renewable and Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd (SRESPL) to Kay Cee Energy & Infra Ltd at a fair market value of INR 4.124 per share. Post the sale, SRESPL will cease to be a joint venture of the company. The JV had nil total income and a modest net worth of INR 5 lakhs as of March 2025, suggesting it was not a meaningful revenue contributor. The sale is expected to complete within a month and is not a related-party transaction. Separately, the board approved incorporating a new wholly owned subsidiary in India to pursue growth in the engineered products and services business, with an initial subscription of INR 1 lakh. The board also accepted the resignation of CFO Mr. Pranesh Bhandari effective March 31, 2026, and appointed Mr. K C Somani (a Chartered Accountant with 40+ years of experience at JSW Steel and Ispat Group) as the new CFO from April 1, 2026.
The JV exit unwinds a non-revenue-generating investment with negligible net worth, so the direct financial impact on shareholders is limited. The new wholly owned subsidiary signals management's intent to expand the core engineered products business, which could be a positive strategic move. The CFO transition to a seasoned finance professional brings experienced leadership but also bears watching for any strategic shifts.