Zydus Powers Up Green Goals with ₹38.65 Mn Investment in Torrent Urja 25

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. has invested ₹38.65 million in Torrent Urja 25 Private Limited, reinforcing its commitment to renewable energy adoption and regulatory compliance under India’s Electricity Act, 2003. The investment was formalized through a Share Subscription and Shareholders’ Agreement (SSSA) signed on May 28, 2025, as part of Zydus’s broader strategy to qualify as a ‘captive user’ of renewable power.

 

Torrent Urja 25, engaged in hybrid energy generation (wind, solar, and other renewables), will supply clean energy to Zydus’s manufacturing units, helping reduce carbon footprint and meet sustainability targets. This move complements Zydus’s parallel investment in Torrent Urja 26, further diversifying its green energy portfolio.

 

The transaction does not fall under related party transactions, and none of Zydus’s promoter entities have any interest in Torrent Urja. The investment is expected to enhance energy cost efficiency and support Zydus’s ESG roadmap.

 

Key Highlights:

Investment amount: ₹38.65 million

 

Target entity: Torrent Urja 25 Pvt. Ltd.

 

Purpose: Renewable energy sourcing; captive user compliance

 

Date of agreement: May 28, 2025

 

Strategic impact: ESG alignment, energy cost optimization

 

Source: Zydus Lifesciences – SEBI Filing PDF