M&M eyes Sonalika's car & tractor biz

12 Mar 2010 Evaluate

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) could well be eyeing the car and tractor businesses of the Rs 5,000 crore Sonalika group as it seeks to strengthen its leadership in the tractor segment. The Hoshiarpur-based Sonalika has a technology deal with UK-based engine maker M G Rover. In addition, the deal will give M&M access to a ready-made car manufacturing unit.

 

The buzz of M&M’s interest in Sonalika’s businesses comes when Pawan Goenka, head of M&M’s automotive business, is slated to also take charge of the tractor division. With differences cropping up in its existing joint venture with Renault over the Logan, M&M could well be looking elsewhere for satisfying its car market ambitions. But more than cars, it is the chance to acquire the fourth largest tractor maker that may be alluring for M&M.

 

The Sonalika group comprises separate companies including International Cars & Motors (ICML), International Tractors and an agri business venture. Goenka had recently visited Sonalika’s car making facilities in Himachal Pradesh and that the valuation for this deal could be upwards of Rs 2,000 crore.

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