Agro-chemical firm UPL Ltd has acquired a 26% stake in Clean Max Kratos Pvt Ltd, which is into renewable energy. Clean Max was incorporated on July 28 with paid up capital of ₹1 lakh. The company, which is into solar/wind power generation, is yet to commence operations.
In a regulatory filing, UPL Ltd said Clean Max Kratos would develop and maintain a hybrid 28.05 MW solar and 33 MW wind power project under the captive model as envisaged under the electricity laws.
This project will enable UPL to increase its renewable energy usage to 30% of its total global power consumption from the current level of 8%.
“UPL will initially acquire 2,600 shares of ₹10 each (26% stake of paid-up share capital) in Clean Max Kratos for a consideration of ₹26,000. UPL will further invest, in one or more tranches, about ₹39.60 crore in Clean Max Kratos maintaining its shareholding to 26% of the paid-up share capital,” the filing said.
Jai Shroff, Global CEO of UPL, said: “At UPL, we are committed to reimagining sustainability internally as well as with our farming partners. Ensuring we have access to reliable, clean energy will help realise that vision as we significantly reduce our carbon footprint.”
UPL Ltd is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6 billion.
