Gulf Oil gains as board nod to acquire 51% stake in Tirex TransmissionCapital Market • 4 months agoTirex Transmission is a key player in manufacturing DC Fast Chargers for EVs in India. With a track record of deploying over 400 high-capacity EV fast chargers across the country. It has carved a niche for itself as a leading technology player and a reliable brand in the fast-charging domain, with its comprehensive range of DC chargers, spanning from 30KW to 240KW. Tirex caters to a diverse clientele, including PSUs, Charge Point Operators (CPOs), Automotive OEMs, and Retail with range of chargers available for all vehicles types, including e-Buses. Its turnover for financial year 2022-2023 was Rs 13.26 crore.Participating in a fast-evolving category of DC chargers will open vast expansion space for company in Indian and overseas market. This expands Gulf Oil play in EV value chain with synergies expected from existing business, recent acquisitions already done in EV space by Gulf and Group strengths.The capital infusion into Tirex is earmarked primarily for invigorating R&D initiatives and scaling up production capacities and extending the service network. This strategic alignment fortifies Gulf Oils ambition to emerge as a one-stop solution provider, addressing the entire spectrum of EV charging needs.The company will complete the acquisition within 2-3 months. Pursuant to the purchase of the aforesaid shares on closing, Tirex will become a subsidiary of GOLIL.Ravi Chawla, MD & CEO of Gulf Oil Lubricants India, said, “This acquisition of majority stake in Tirex aligns with our commitment to expanding our footprint in the EV landscape and make a significant play in EV value chain where Gulf in India and globally, in recent years, have already invested in a slow AC charger company Indra Technologies, UK and ElectreeFi, an EV SaaS provider. Tirexs strong performance in the DC charger market, combined with Gulf Oils robust brand strengths, distribution reach and relationships with OEMs & InfraB2B customers, sets the stage for a synergistic partnership. Our combined strengths will undoubtedly pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in EV charging, both domestically and internationally in line with our Global Mobility strategy.”Arth Patel, CEO of Tirex, said, “Aligning with a global powerhouse like the Hinduja Group heralds a transformative chapter for Tirex. As we continue our journey in the rapidly evolving EV charger space, this collaboration will undoubtedly amplify our growth trajectory and technological advancements, fortified by Gulf Oils financial strengths, extensive reach and business expertise.Gulf Oil Lubricants India, part of Hinduja Group and Gulf Oil International, is one of the leading players in the lubricant market in India and has a top 2 3 position in key segments amongst the private sector brands. The company has a wide range of world class-leading products in the automotive and industrial lubricants space catering to B2B and B2C segments with a growing distribution network. The company also has a growing share in the 2-wheeler batteries segment.The companys consolidated net profit jumped 23.2% to Rs 68.2 crore on 14.9% increase in net sales to Rs 118.71 crore in Q1 FY24 over Q1 FY23.