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TVS Motor to Divest Rapido Stake for Rs 287.9 Crore to Accel and Prosus Unit

The sale positions new backers to consolidate holdings in the bike-taxi startup following improved FY24 results.

Overview

  • TVS signed agreements to sell 11,997 Series D CCPS to Accel India VIII (Mauritius) for Rs 143.96 crore.
  • It will transfer 10 equity shares and 11,988 Series D CCPS to Prosus subsidiary MIH Investments One BV for Rs 143.97 crore.
  • The transactions are contingent on regulatory approvals that the buyers must obtain.
  • TVS described the move as monetising its investment and did not confirm whether it constitutes a complete exit.
  • Investor activity around Rapido has intensified, with Swiggy approving a Rs 2,400 crore stake sale to WestBridge and Prosus as Rapido cut FY24 losses to Rs 370 crore on revenue of Rs 648.1 crore.