Apple India Completes Clean Max Taurus Stake Acquisition; Deal Fully Closed
Apple India Private Limited completed its equity acquisition in Clean Max Taurus Private Limited on 14 May 2026 on a private placement basis, finalizing the ~INR 100 crore co-investment agreement and ending Taurus's wholly owned subsidiary status. The deal involved the transfer of three SPVs — Clean Max Ganga, Kruger, and Sapphire — to Taurus, with post-transaction shareholding at approximately 51% for Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions and 49% for Apple India.

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Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Limited has announced that Apple India Private Limited completed its acquisition of equity shares in Clean Max Taurus Private Limited on 14 May 2026. The transaction was executed on a private placement basis, following which Clean Max Taurus Private Limited ceased to be a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. This development marks the finalization of the strategic co-investment agreement between the parties, valued at approximately INR 100 crore.
Transaction Overview
The completion follows a series of milestones under the amended and restated investment agreement dated 6 May 2026. Prior to Apple India's investment, the Company had acquired 2,38,732 equity shares of Clean Max Taurus Private Limited on 7 May 2026. Subsequently, Taurus acquired the shareholding of three identified subsidiary SPVs from the Company. The sale of equity shares of Clean Max Ganga Private Limited and Clean Max Kruger Private Limited was completed on 7 May 2026, followed by the sale of equity shares of Clean Max Sapphire Private Limited on 11 May 2026.
SPV Transfer Details
The shareholding and consideration details for the three SPVs transferred to Taurus are outlined below.
| SPV: | Shares Held by Company | Stake (%) | Consideration (INR) | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Max Ganga Private Limited: | 1,15,911 shares | 51% | 19,32,64,205.85 | 7 May 2026 |
| Clean Max Kruger Private Limited: | 91,307 shares | 51% | 7,15,60,035.11 | 7 May 2026 |
| Clean Max Sapphire Private Limited: | 6,85,57,368 shares | 74% | 1,22,03,21,150.40 | 11 May 2026 |
Strategic Context
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to enabling corporate clean energy transition and advancing low-carbon infrastructure. With the completion of Apple India's investment, the post-investment shareholding in Taurus stands at approximately 51% for the Company and 49% for Apple India. The collaboration supports Apple's broader carbon neutrality goals and accelerates decarbonization within India's Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sector.
Historical Stock Returns for Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.16% | -7.91% | +3.77% | +27.94% | +27.94% | +27.94% |
How might Apple India's 49% stake in Clean Max Taurus influence the pace and scale of renewable energy procurement for Apple's Indian operations and supply chain partners?
Could this co-investment model between Apple India and Clean Max serve as a blueprint for other multinational corporations seeking to meet carbon neutrality targets through direct stakes in C&I clean energy ventures in India?
What are the growth plans for the three transferred SPVs — Clean Max Ganga, Kruger, and Sapphire — under the new joint ownership structure, and which sectors or geographies are they likely to target next?


































