🇮🇳 India Daybook: HCLTech Acquires HPE Business, MUFG Invests in Shriram Finance, Vedanta Demerger Approved

📍 ACQUISITION

• HCL Technologies (HCLTech) announced its agreement to acquire Hewlett Packard Enterprise's (HPE) Telco Solutions Business for a total purchase price of up to USD 160 million. This strategic move aims to bolster HCLTech's engineering services and AI-led network offerings, deepening its engagement with global communication service providers. The transaction is pending regulatory approvals and is anticipated to close in approximately six months.
• Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is set to make a significant investment of $4.45 billion for a 20% stake in Shriram Finance. This marks the largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's financial services sector and is viewed as a strategic step towards MUFG potentially gaining majority control over time.

📍 ORDER WIN

• GPT Infraprojects (through a joint venture) secured a contract valued at Rs 1,804.48 crore from the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). GPT Infraprojects' share in this project amounts to Rs 469.16 crore.
• MTAR Technologies received an additional order worth ₹310 crore from Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd for supplying equipment to India's civil nuclear power sector, specifically for the Kaiga Units 5 and 6 nuclear reactors. This brings their total order inflow for these reactors this month to ₹504 crore, with deliveries scheduled until February 2030.
• Newgen Software Technologies secured new contracts totaling approximately ₹55.17 crore. This includes a ₹16.53 crore order from a prominent Indian bank for a Digital Lending Platform and a ₹38.64 crore contract from a public sector bank in Saudi Arabia for a loan origination system.
• Mishra Dhatu Nigam announced securing an order worth Rs 121.75 crore, contributing to an open order position of approximately Rs 2,520 crore.

📍 CORPORATE ACTION RECORD DATES (December 19, 2025)

• Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd has set today as the record date for its 1:1 bonus issue.
• Unifinz Capital India Ltd has fixed today as the record date for its 4:1 bonus issue.
• Space Incubatrics Technologies Ltd has today as the record date for its stock split from Rs 10 to Rs 1.
• Can Fin Homes Ltd has today as the record date for its interim dividend of ₹7 per equity share for FY26.
• ARSS Infrastructure Projects trades ex-date today for its resolution plan.
• DCM Shriram Industries Ltd recorded today for the demerger with DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Ltd (1:1 ratio) and DCM Shriram International Ltd (1:1 ratio).
• Lily Commercial Pvt Ltd recorded today for its merger with DCM Shriram Industries Ltd (1:1 ratio).
• Innovassynth Technologies (India) Ltd recorded today for its merger with Innovassynth Investments Ltd (1:1 ratio).

📍 REGULATORY & GOVERNANCE

• Vedanta Limited received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for its demerger scheme. This will lead to the creation of five separate listed companies, including Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Power, Vedanta Iron & Steel, and the already listed Vedanta Limited.
• Bharti Airtel announced that Bharti Telecom and Singtel have mutually agreed to amend their existing shareholders' agreement, with Singtel relinquishing several key reserved rights to better align with business requirements and governance standards. Additionally, Bharti Airtel has made the first and final call of Rs 401.25 per share on partly paid-up equity shares, with the record date set for February 6, 2026.
• Shriram Finance is holding a board meeting today to consider and approve a proposal for raising funds through various modes such as a rights issue, preferential allotment, or Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP).
• Dilip Buildcon is seeking shareholder approval for related party transactions amounting to ₹1,625 crore with its subsidiary, DBL ERCP Bandh Baretha Private Limited (DEBBPL), for a construction project under the Hybrid Annuity Model. E-voting for this proposal is scheduled from December 19, 2025, to January 17, 2026.
• US-based Hyperfine, Inc. received regulatory approval from India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for its Swoop® portable MRI system for brain imaging, with commercial launch expected in early 2026.
• Ola Electric's founder completed a one-time, limited monetization of a portion of his personal shareholding to fully repay a promoter-level loan of approximately Rs 260 crore.
• BLS International Services received legal relief as the Delhi High Court cancelled a debarment previously imposed by the Ministry.
• Aeroflex Industries board approved a capacity addition of 13,000 units per year for liquid cooling skids, including new robotic welding lines and an annealing plant.

📍 EARNINGS & FINANCIAL UPDATES

• Accenture reported strong first-quarter (Sept-Nov) FY26 revenues of $18.7 billion, marking a 6% increase in dollar terms, primarily driven by demand for AI-led transformation projects. New bookings grew 10% in local currency to $20.9 billion.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced annual AI-related revenues of $1.5 billion, representing a 16.3% quarter-on-quarter growth. The company highlighted completing over 5,500 AI projects and re-skilling 180,000 workers in advanced AI.
• Sudeep Pharma and Orissa Minerals Development Company are scheduled to announce their quarterly results today.

📍 NEW LISTINGS & PRODUCT LAUNCHES

• ICICI Prudential AMC is making its stock market debut today with its IPO listing.
• Nissan Motor Co unveiled plans to introduce three new models in India over the next 14-16 months, starting with a 7-seater MPV named "Gravite" in early 2026.
• Torvi announced the launch of its financial infrastructure platform in December 2025, aiming to provide an alternative to existing legacy financial systems with a focus on speed, cost, and resilience.
• VECV unveiled the new Eicher Pro X Diesel, expanding its Pro X architecture into a diesel portfolio.

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