Hindustan Composites to Sell Friction Business to Rane (Madras) for ₹370 Crore
Hindustan Composites Limited is selling its Friction Business Undertaking to Rane (Madras) Limited for ₹370 Crores. The sale, approved by the Board on June 30, 2026, is subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot. E-voting opens July 10, 2026, and closes August 8, 2026. Proceeds will be used for strategic investments and a special dividend.
The sale of a business undertaking for a significant amount (₹370 Crores) and the strategic implications for the company's future direction constitute a high impact event. It will fundamentally alter the company's business structure and financial profile.
The sale of the Friction Business is viewed positively as it is a strategic move aimed at enhancing shareholder value, streamlining the company's portfolio, and strengthening its financial position. The utilization of proceeds for future investments and potential special dividends further contributes to a positive outlook.
Hindustan Composites Limited has announced a significant corporate action involving the sale of its Friction Business Undertaking to Rane (Madras) Limited for a lump-sum cash consideration of ₹370 Crores. This transaction, structured as a slump sale on a going concern basis, includes the manufacturing, development, marketing, and sale of fibre-based friction materials for automotive, rail, and industrial applications.
The sale is a strategic move to enhance shareholder value by streamlining the company's portfolio, reducing complexity, and allowing management to focus on core long-term strategies. The proceeds from the sale, after deducting transaction costs and taxes, are intended for reinvestment in line with the company's long-term strategy, with a portion expected to be returned to shareholders as a special dividend. This divestiture also aims to avoid significant future capital expenditure required to maintain the competitiveness of the Friction Business, strengthen the balance sheet, and improve the earnings profile by reducing exposure to a capital-intensive segment facing intense competition and technological disruption.
The approval for this sale is being sought from shareholders through a postal ballot process, including remote e-voting. The remote e-voting period will commence on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST and conclude on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The results of the postal ballot will be announced on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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