GMR Airports Acquires 49.90% Stake in Delhi Duty Free for ₹183.22 Crore
GMR Airports Limited acquired a 49.90% stake in its subsidiary Delhi Duty Free Services (DDFS) from DIAL for ₹183.22 Crore. This increases GMR Airports' stake to 66.93%. DDFS reported revenues of ₹2,177.32 Crore in FY25.
The acquisition involves a significant financial consideration and increases the company's stake in a key subsidiary, impacting its operational control and future revenue streams. However, it is an internal restructuring within subsidiaries, limiting immediate external market impact.
The acquisition strengthens GMR Airports' control over its duty-free operations and is strategic for future business expansion, which is a positive development for the company.
GMR Airports Limited has acquired 3,04,15,621 equity shares, representing 49.90% of the issued and paid-up share capital of its subsidiary, Delhi Duty Free Services Private Limited (DDFS). This acquisition was made from Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), another subsidiary, for an aggregate purchase consideration of ₹183.22 Crore (approximately 18322.37 lakh).
Following this transaction, GMR Airports Limited now holds a 66.93% stake in DDFS. DDFS, incorporated in July 2009, is primarily engaged in the development, operation, management, and maintenance of Duty-Free Operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. The company reported revenues from operations of ₹2,177.32 Crore for FY 2025, ₹1,940.98 Crore for FY 2024, and ₹1,541.83 Crore for FY 2023.
The acquisition was undertaken because GMR Airports Limited has been appointed as the new concessionaire for the Delhi Duty Free business and intends to explore duty-free business opportunities both within India and internationally. The transaction, being a related party transaction, was conducted on an arm's length basis and has received approval from the relevant authorities. No governmental or regulatory approvals were required for this acquisition.
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