Pricol Limited Approves Strategic Demerger, creating Automotive Technology Entity and Precision Engineering Platform
Coimbatore, June 27, 2026: The Board of Directors of Pricol Limited has approved a scheme of arrangement for the demerger of its Driver Information & Connected Vehicle Solutions (DICVS) business into a new entity, Pricol Autotech Limited. This strategic move is set to create two focused and agile business platforms: one dedicated to automotive technology and another concentrating on automotive and industrial precision engineering.The approved Scheme aims to simplify the group's corporate structure, allowing each resulting company to sharpen its strategic focus and respond more effectively to dynamic market realities and fast-changing technological trends. Pricol Limited will continue to operate its Actuation, Control & Fluid Management Systems (ACFMS) and Precision Products (P3L) businesses post-demerger.
The DICVS business undertaking focuses on smart mobility and integrated electronic solutions for various vehicle segments, including two/three wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, off-highway vehicles, and tractors. Solutions offered by the DICVS business encompass Driver Information Systems (including instrument clusters), integrated infotainment systems, advanced e-cockpit solutions, connectivity services such as telematics, battery management systems, and sensors.
According to details of the demerged undertaking, the turnover for the DICVS Business in the financial year ending March 31, 2026, stood at INR 2,424.63 crores, representing 61.17% of the total consolidated turnover of Pricol Limited for the same period.
The demerger is considered a strategic decision to create sharper and more agile corporate entities. The transfer and vesting of the DICVS Business into the Resulting Company (Pricol Autotech Limited) will provide financial flexibility, reduce operational complexity, and establish independent management teams for both the Demerged Undertaking and the Remaining Business of Pricol Limited.
The scheme includes specific provisions regarding capital structure and shareholding. There is no cash consideration involved in the demerger. In return for the DICVS undertaking, Pricol Autotech Limited will issue fully paid-up equity shares to the shareholders of Pricol Limited at a 1:1 share entitlement ratio, meaning that shareholders will receive one equity share of Pricol Autotech Limited for every one fully paid-up equity share held in Pricol Limited.
The scheme is subject to receipt of statutory and regulatory approvals from all relevant parties. The management stated that the demerger is intended to unlock shareholder value by creating two focused, structurally different listed entities, each better positioned to realize its full potential through tailored capital allocation frameworks and market access.
Key details regarding the DICVS business and the financial structure of the scheme are summarized below:
| Metric | Details (DICVS Business) |
|---|---|
| Focus Area | Smart mobility, integrated electronic solutions for various vehicle segments. |
| Financial Scale | INR 2,424.63 crores in turnover (FY ending March 31, 2026). |
| Portfolio Contribution | Represents 61.17% of the total consolidated turnover of Pricol Limited. |
| Demerger Rationale | Create a simpler and more agile corporate entity to meet fast changing needs in the technology sector. |
| Share Entitlement Ratio | 1 (One) equity share of Pricol Autotech Limited for every 1 (One) equity share of Pricol Limited. |
The proposed scheme is expected to enable both companies to pursue their respective strategic objectives, with Pricol Autotech Limited positioned as a premium mobility technology platform and Pricol Limited concentrating on its core automotive engineering and industrial manufacturing strength.
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