SJS makes a significant impactful acquisition

SJS is acquiring 90.1% stake in Walter Pack Automotive Products India Private Limited (WPI). WPI is a 85% subsidiary of Walter Pack Spain(WPS) . Remaining 15.0% is held by the Indian promoter and founder, Mr. Roy Mathew. SJS is acquiring the full 85% of WPS and 5.1% from Mr Mathew. Mr Mathew will continue to … Read more

China’s Midea is said to make takeover approach to Electrolux

Midea Group Co. is exploring a potential acquisition of Electrolux AB, according to people familiar with the matter, a bold move by the Chinese home appliance giant to add the higher-end luxury Swedish brand despite potential political opposition. Midea made a preliminary approach in recent weeks to the white-goods manufacturer about a potential deal, said … Read more

Apple reshuffling management to give more focus on India

Apple is reorganising the management of its international businesses to give more focus on India, which has become an important market for the company. This marks the first time that India will be its own sales region at Apple, highlighting the nation’s growing significance. According to Bloomberg sources, the shift is happening after the retirement … Read more

No correlation between heat wave and demand for fans, coolers and ACs

Intense heat waves and extreme weather conditions have little bearing on revenue growth of companies selling products such as fans, coolers, and air conditioners, a detailed analysis of historical data by brokerage ICICI Securities has found. “On analyzing the heat waves in past three decades (FY92-FY22) and revenue growth of summer product companies (fan, cooler, … Read more

Voltas slips 8%, hits lowest level since January 2021 on demand concerns

Shares of Voltas hit a 52-week low of Rs 883.20 on the BSE as they slipped 8 per cent in Friday’s intra-day trade amid concerns that te July-September quarter (Q2FY23) may see subdued sales numbers due to low seasonal demand. With today’s intra-day decline, the stock has corrected 35 per cent from its 52-week high … Read more