Jaiprakash Associates signs asset sale agreements worth ₹5,693.6 crore
Jaiprakash Associates Limited has signed definitive agreements with Adani Power Limited and Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Limited to sell power assets and shareholdings for a total consideration of ₹5,693.6 crore. The transactions, authorized by the Monitoring Committee on May 18, 2026, involve the sale of the Churk thermal power plant, a 24% stake in JPVL, and 100% of Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries Limited. These sales are part of the implementation of the Approved Resolution Plan and are expected to be completed on the Effective Date of the plan.

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Jaiprakash Associates Limited has entered into definitive agreements for the sale of key assets to Adani Group entities as part of the implementation of its Approved Resolution Plan. The Monitoring Committee, constituted to supervise the plan submitted by Adani Enterprises Limited, authorized these transactions during its meeting on May 18, 2026. The agreements were signed on the night of May 20, 2026.
Sale of Power Assets and Shareholdings
The company executed a Business Transfer Agreement with Adani Power Limited for the sale of its 180 MW thermal power plant located in Churk and related assets. This includes the transfer of 11.49% shares held by Jaiprakash Associates in Prayagraj Power Generation Company Limited. Additionally, the company signed a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with Adani Power Limited for the sale of its 24% shareholding in JPVL.
In a separate transaction, Jaiprakash Associates signed a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Limited for the sale of 100% of its shareholding in Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries Limited. This entity holds Kanpur Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited, which owns industrial and commercial lands in Kanpur.
Transaction Consideration
The total consideration for these asset sales amounts to ₹5,693.6 crore. The breakdown of the transaction values includes ₹2,993.6 crore for the JPVL stake, ₹1,200 crore for the thermal power plant and related assets, and ₹1,500 crore for the shareholding in the fertilizer holding company. The buyers do not belong to the promoter or promoter group of Jaiprakash Associates.
Implementation Timeline
These sale transactions are expected to be consummated on the Effective Date of the Resolution Plan. The company stated that requisite disclosures would be made to the stock exchanges upon the completion of these transactions. The implementation is being carried out in accordance with the terms of the Approved Resolution Plan and relevant regulations.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Buyer | Adani Power Limited, Adani Ports & SEZ Limited |
| Total Consideration | ₹5,693.6 crore |
| Assets Sold | Churk Power Plant, JPVL Stake, JFIL Stake |
| Agreement Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Completion Date | Effective Date of Resolution Plan |
How will Adani Power's acquisition of the Churk thermal power plant and JPVL stake impact its total generation capacity and competitive positioning in Uttar Pradesh's power market?
What are the remaining assets and liabilities of Jaiprakash Associates post-transaction, and what is the realistic timeline for the company to fully emerge from its debt resolution process?
How might Adani Ports' acquisition of the Kanpur industrial and commercial lands through JFIL be strategically leveraged, given its core focus on ports and logistics infrastructure?

































