GTV Engineering Ltd will discontinue manufacturing food products like atta, maida, suji, and besan to refocus on core engineering operations. The company also plans a rights issue after increasing its authorized share capital. The restructuring aims to streamline operations and fund growth in industrial and infrastructure segments.
GTV Engineering Ltd has announced a strategic realignment of its business operations, with board approval to discontinue manufacturing of food-grade products including whole wheat atta, maida, suji, and besan. The company will now focus on its core engineering and industrial segments, while initiating a rights issue to support future growth.
Restructuring Highlights
- The decision to exit the food processing vertical was approved during the company’s latest board meeting, citing non-alignment with long-term strategic goals
- GTV will cease production of whole wheat atta, refined flour (maida), semolina (suji), and gram flour (besan), which were part of its diversified product portfolio
- The move is expected to streamline operations and improve resource allocation toward engineering services, fabrication, and turnkey industrial projects
- The company has begun the process of winding down food manufacturing units and reassigning assets to its core business divisions
Capital Raising Initiative
- Following the restructuring, GTV Engineering will initiate a rights issue to raise funds for expansion and working capital
- The board has approved an increase in authorized share capital to facilitate the rights issue, though specific terms and timelines are yet to be disclosed
- The capital infusion will support scaling of engineering contracts, infrastructure development, and technology upgrades
- Shareholders will be notified of the entitlement ratio, issue price, and record date once regulatory approvals are secured
Strategic Context
- GTV Engineering has historically operated across multiple verticals, including fabrication, erection, and commissioning of industrial plants
- The exit from food manufacturing reflects a renewed focus on high-margin, scalable engineering services
- The rights issue is seen as a proactive step to strengthen the balance sheet and fund growth in core areas
Outlook
- Analysts view the restructuring as a positive move to enhance operational efficiency and shareholder value
- The capital raise, if successful, could improve liquidity and support long-term project execution
- GTV’s pivot toward engineering aligns with broader industry trends favoring specialization and asset-light models
Sources: BSE Corporate Filings, GTV Engineering Investor Desk, Business Standard