SML Isuzu Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Appointment of Mr. Dr. Venkataraman Srinivas as Executive Director of the company w.e.f. August 01, 2025.
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Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) completed the acquisition of 85,33,053 equity shares (58.96%) of SML Isuzu from Sumitomo Corporation (43.96%) and Isuzu Motors (15%), making M&M the sole promoter of the company. Consequently, Sumitomo ceases to be a promoter. The board approved changing the company name to 'SML Mahindra Limited' subject to MCA/ROC approval. Six new directors were appointed effective 1 August 2025, including Dr. Venkataraman Srinivas as Executive Director & CEO and Mr. Vinod Kumar Sahay as Executive Director. Seven directors resigned, including the MD & CEO Mr. Yasushi Nishikawa, four Sumitomo/Isuzu nominees, and two independent directors (Ms. Atima Khanna and Mr. Sanjeev Mehan), all due to the change in control.
M&M now has full control of the company, bringing SML Isuzu into the Mahindra ecosystem with potential synergies in the commercial vehicle business. The rebranding to SML Mahindra and a new leadership team from the Mahindra Group signal a strategic shift. Shareholders may see short-term volatility around the open offer and re-branding, but the change positions the company for stronger distribution and product support from the larger group.