INVESTMENT NATIONAL
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA
By IFAB MEDIA - NEWS BUREAU - June 21, 2024 | 159 2 minutes read
Gokaldas Exports (GEX) has agreed to invest in BRFL Textiles Private Limited (BTPL) by subscribing through Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCD). In its first tranche, GEX will subscribe for ₹ 50 crores, with the remaining OCDs worth up to ₹ 300 crores to be subscribed subsequently in multiple tranches, depending on the funding requirements. These funds shall be utilized mainly to meet the working capital needs, with a smaller portion towards the capex requirements. Further, subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions and receipt of applicable regulatory, statutory, or other required approvals/consents, a possible merger or acquisition will be explored by 30 th June 2025.
In the present business environment, customers require speed, flexibility, and agility and prefer to associate with suppliers who operate with an end-to-end integrated business model. With the strategic investment in BTPL, we intend to stand largely self-reliant in fulfilling our raw material requirements for manufacturing. BTPL comes with excellent infrastructure in terms of machinery and configurations, world-class machinery, and specialisation in linen manufacturing. It is well known in the fabric processing segment and has specialized prints and yarn-dyed fabrics that are synergistic with our internal needs. The infrastructure supports the production of knits, wovens, and all fibre types.
The company beleives that the investment in BTPL would accelerate GEX’s growth, leveraging the unique capabilities of BTPL. At this point, investment in a fabric processing mill would play an important strategic step for the company.