Shree Renuka Sugars Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Notice of Postal Ballot
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Shree Renuka Sugars Limited (SRSL) is seeking shareholder approval via postal ballot for a 5-year marketing arrangement with AWL Agri Business Limited for sale, marketing and distribution of sugar under the Madhur brand. Under the deal effective July 1, 2026, SRSL will sell Madhur Sugar to AWL, which will handle pan-India distribution through one of India's largest retail networks with 113 depots and access to over 0.95 million retail outlets. SRSL retains ownership of the Madhur trademark and IP while AWL pays royalty at 1% on SRSL-manufactured sugar and 0.5% on third-party sourced sugar. The total estimated transaction value is approximately Rs. 3,072.1 crores (sales of Rs. 3,037.70 crore plus royalty of Rs. 34.4 crore) over 5 years. SRSL will supply minimum 100,000 MT per annum with a target of 150,000 MT. Employees currently engaged in Madhur marketing and distribution will be transferred to AWL. Since this exceeds 10% of annual turnover (Rs. 916.9 crore threshold), it qualifies as a material related party transaction requiring shareholder approval.
This is a significant strategic shift where SRSL outsources Madhur brand marketing to a Wilmar group entity, moving to an asset-light royalty model while retaining brand ownership. The arrangement contributes ~33.5% of annual turnover and is expected to widen distribution reach. However, related parties (including director Kuok Khoon Hong) are barred from voting on this resolution.