GMR’s ₹4,400 Crore Power Play: Asset Sale Sparks Financial Revival

GMR Power and Urban Infra Ltd., one of the major companies of GMR Group, has declared a big step forward to consolidate its financial balance by divesting non-operational and stressed assets. This strategic move is a part of the company's "Asset Light Asset Right" strategy and is an attempt to decrease liabilities while enhancing profitability. Divestment is likely to de-leverage the balance sheet by ₹4,400 crore.

 

Framework Agreement with Synergy Investments Holding:

GMR Energy Ltd. (GEL) and GMR Generation Assets Ltd. (GGAL) have entered into agreements with Synergy Investments Holding for the divestment of stakes in non-operational and stressed assets.

 

Assets Being Divested:

Financial Impact

The transaction will facilitate GMR Power to settle the proposed one-time settlement with lenders of GMR Rajahmundry Energy Ltd., decrease debt by around ₹4,400 crore, and demerge non-operating gas plants and stressed assets.

 

Timeline:

The transactions will be completed by September 30, 2025, or on a later date agreed by the parties mutually.

 

Strategic Importance:

This step is in line with GMR's efforts to enhance financial health by bringing down debt and aligning operations with its growth strategy in clean and smart energy space.

 

Market Reaction:

GMR Power shares witnessed upbeat momentum after the announcement, which was a sign of investor faith in the company's strategic shift.

 

Sources Moneycontrol, CNBC TV18, DSIJ