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Uno Minda accelerates growth with Rs 254.37 crore uptick in PAT
MUMBAI: Uno Minda, a manufacturer of automotive solutions and systems for OEMs has revved up its financial performance, posting impressive numbers in Q3 FY25 while laying the groundwork for aggressive expansion. The company reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 4,183.99 crore for the quarter ending 31 December 2024, reflecting a significant year-on-year (Y/Y) growth from Rs 3,522.91 crore in the same quarter last year.
Profit after tax (PAT) surged to Rs 254.37 crore, marking a strong increase from Rs 205.11 crore in Q3 FY24. The company’s operating profit before tax stood at Rs 300.99 crore, showcasing its continued financial strength. Earnings per share (EPS) also saw an uptick, rising to Rs 4.05 from Rs3.38 Y/Y.
Profit after tax (PAT) surged to Rs 254.37 crore from Rs 205.11 crore Y/Y, while earnings per share (EPS) increased to Rs 4.05 from Rs 3.38 in the previous year. The company also declared an interim dividend of Rs 0.75 per share. Gross margin and operating profit experienced a robust boost, driven by rising demand in the automotive sector.
The Board approved an in-principle issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) up to Rs 500 crore to support its capital expenditure plans, investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associate companies. This move signals the company’s commitment to sustained growth and market leadership.
Additionally, Uno Minda is expanding its Hosur Plant in Tamil Nadu, increasing its overall production capacity from 11,000 tonnes to 15,000 tonnes per annum. The Rs 65.59 crore investment, including a new paint shop facility, underscores the company’s focus on scaling up production to meet growing market demand.
Uno Minda has been actively strengthening its portfolio with acquisitions. In 2024, it acquired a 26 per cent stake in Minda Westport Technologies ltd, a 49 per cent stake in Minda Nabtesco Automotive pvt ltd, and completed the first phase of acquiring Minda Onkyo India pvt ltd, further solidifying its market presence.
With record-high revenue, strong profitability, and strategic investments, Uno Minda is steering toward a high-growth trajectory. The company is focused on enhancing operational efficiencies, expanding market reach, and leveraging its strong balance sheet to drive innovation in the auto components sector.
The road ahead looks promising as Uno Minda gears up for sustained profitability, further acquisitions, and aggressive capacity expansions. Investors and stakeholders can expect continued momentum as the company strengthens its position in the evolving automotive landscape.
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Nestlé India names Prateek Tripathi head of IS/IT and business excellence
Analytics veteran brings over two decades of data and governance expertise
GURUGRAM: Nestlé India has appointed Prateek Tripathi as head of IS/IT and Nestlé Business Excellence, effective 1 April, 2026, subject to approvals, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Tripathi will succeed Krishna Guha Roy, who will step down from the role on 31 March, 2026 to take up a larger leadership position within the global Nestlé group.
The company disclosed the development in a filing to stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements.
Tripathi, 45, joined Nestlé in 2019 and currently serves as data governance lead for the Asia, Oceania and Africa zone since February 2025. In this role, he has helped strengthen analytics and data integration capabilities across the South Asia region.
Before joining Nestlé, Tripathi held leadership roles at General Electric, Citibank, Parle Agro and Nielsen, bringing more than 21 years of experience in analytics, data governance and business transformation.
At Nestlé, he began as data analytics manager and played a key role in shaping the company’s data governance framework, driving compliance with internal policies while identifying optimisation opportunities across markets in the Asia-Oceania-Africa zone.
Tripathi holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science and statistics from Osmania University and a postgraduate diploma in business management from Goa Institute of Management.
The company said his experience in analytics, governance and digital integration positions him to lead Nestlé India’s IT and business excellence function as the firm scales its technology and data-led initiatives.
