“After the unanimous approval by the Board of Directors of Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power, just a week ago by both boards to raise Rs 18,000 crore by way of equity and debt to fund growth across defence and aerospace and renewable energy sectors, the meeting reflected unity of purpose, renewed vigour and a shared resolve to deliver long-term value for stakeholders,” the group said in a press statement.
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“Action by ED has no impact on business operations, financial performance, shareholders, employees, or any other stakeholders of the company,” they said.
In the statement on the leadership meeting, the group said its two listed companies — The leadership meet, it said, spotlighted high-growth verticals driving the group’s future strategy.
Reliance Infrastructure’s focus will be on defence and aerospace, which includes plans to manufacture Falcon 2000 business executive jets in India for global markets in partnership with Dassault Aviation of France, strategic partnership with US-based Coastal Mechanics to establish MRO and overhaul hub in Maharashtra, partnership with defence manufacturer Rheinmetall AG of Germany, and strengthening strategic partnership with Diehl Defence of Germany for guided munition/terminally guided munition (TGM).Also read | Anil Ambani’s lawyers contest SBI’s ex parte order on RCom loan, highlight procedural violations
The “aim (is) to rank among India’s top three defence exporters — strong commitment to the Indian defence markets and ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar’ initiative of the Government of India,” it said.
In the power business, its electricity distribution utility BSES that services more than 53 lakh households, covering two-thirds population in Delhi, will focus on continued excellence in smart, sustainable power delivery and sourcing clean green energy for Delhi in the next five years.
In the renewable energy space, the group is focusing on solar and battery storage.
Reliance Power is focused on an operating portfolio of 5.3 GW. It has secured renewable energy projects of 3.3 GWh of solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, Asia’s largest solar-plus-storage project.
“Pursue your goals even in the face of difficulties, and convert adversities into opportunities — the spirit of the group’s legendary and visionary founder, Padma Vibhushan late Shri Dhirubhai H Ambani, resonated throughout the discussion,” the statement added.
While Reliance Infrastructure also has interests in defence manufacturing and plays a key role in infrastructure development through special purpose vehicles (SPVs), including projects like the Mumbai Metro, Reliance Power has a total installed capacity of 5,305 MW, including the 4,000 MW ultra mega power project in Sasan, Madhya Pradesh.
