GOCL Corp approves merger with Hinduja National Power Corp (HNPCL)
GOCL Corporation Limited approved the merger of Hinduja National Power Corporation Limited (HNPCL) into GOCL. The share exchange ratio is 206 GOCL shares for every 10,000 HNPCL shares. HNPCL reported FY25 turnover of ₹2436.94 crore, while GOCL's consolidated turnover was ₹18.19 crore.
The merger involves a significant acquisition of a power business by GOCL, with a substantial change in shareholding patterns and a clear strategic rationale for growth and operational efficiency.
The merger is expected to lead to strategic restructuring, operational optimization, and enhanced shareholder value, which are positive outcomes for the company.
GOCL Corporation Limited has announced the approval of a scheme of merger by absorption of Hinduja National Power Corporation Limited (HNPCL) into GOCL.
The Board of Directors of GOCL, at their meeting held on December 15, 2025, reviewed the valuation report and share exchange ratio, subsequently approving the merger.
HNPCL is engaged in the generation, transmission, and supply of power. For the financial year ended March 31, 2025, HNPCL reported a turnover of ₹2436.94 crore, and for the six months ended September 30, 2025, its turnover was ₹1398.27 crore. In contrast, GOCL's consolidated turnover (excluding discontinued operations) for FY25 was ₹18.19 crore, and for the first six months of FY26, it was ₹5.61 crore.
The merger is classified as a related party transaction but is conducted at an arm's length. The rationale for the merger includes strategic restructuring, optimization of operations, alignment with long-term growth objectives, and enhanced shareholder value. The merger aims to consolidate and integrate business operations, leverage existing resources, address energy demand, simplify the corporate structure, and improve financial efficiency.
The approved share exchange ratio is 206 shares of GOCL for every 10,000 shares of HNPCL. Specifically, 206 fully paid-up equity shares of GOCL (face value ₹2 each) will be issued for every 10,000 equity shares of HNPCL (face value ₹10 each).
Following the merger, GOCL's shareholding structure is expected to change, with the promoter shareholding increasing from 67.82% to 74.87% and public shareholding decreasing from 32.18% to 25.13%. HNPCL's promoter and public shareholdings will become zero post-merger.
The transaction was initiated with an in-principle approval on August 29, 2025.
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