NCLT Chennai Modifies Amalgamation Order for Indowind Energy and Ind Eco Ventures Limited
NCLT Chennai, via its order dated April 29, 2026, allowed modifications to its earlier March 10, 2026 order approving the amalgamation of Ind Eco Ventures Limited with Indowind Energy Limited. Key changes include recording the Income Tax Department's NOC dated February 21, 2025 and Section 281 certificate dated July 14, 2025 under Clause 8.2.1, and correcting the Appointed Date in Clause 11(iii) from April 1, 2023 to April 1, 2024 in line with Board approval.

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Indowind Energy Limited has informed the stock exchanges of a modification to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chennai's order pertaining to the Scheme of Amalgamation of Ind Eco Ventures Limited with the company. The disclosure, made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, was filed on May 7, 2026, with the company having received the modified order on May 6, 2026.
Background of the Amalgamation Scheme
The NCLT, Chennai had originally approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Ind Eco Ventures Limited with Indowind Energy Limited vide its order dated March 10, 2026, under petition number C.P.(CAA)/65(CHE)2024, pursuant to Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013. Indowind Energy had intimated the exchanges of this approval on March 13, 2026. Subsequently, the company filed an application — IA(C.A)/92(CHE)2026 — before the Hon'ble NCLT, Chennai, seeking certain modifications to the said order.
Key Modifications Allowed by NCLT
The Hon'ble Tribunal, comprising Shri. Jyoti Kumar Tripathi, Member (Judicial), and Shri. Ravichandran Ramasamy, Member (Technical), heard the application on April 29, 2026, via video conferencing and allowed it. The following modifications were made to the original order:
| Clause Modified | Nature of Modification |
|---|---|
| Clause 8.2.1 (Income Tax Observation) | Modified to take on record the NOC dated 21.02.2025 and Section 281 certificate dated 14.07.2025 issued by the Income Tax Department |
| Clause 11(iii) – Appointed Date | Corrected from 01.04.2023 to 01.04.2024, in line with the Board approval |
Income Tax NOC and Section 281 Certificate
With respect to the first modification, the Tribunal noted that the Income Tax Department had issued a No Objection Certificate for the scheme of amalgamation vide its letter dated February 21, 2025. Additionally, a report certificate under Section 281(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, dated July 14, 2025, was also submitted. Both the NOC and the Section 281 certificate were taken on record, and the observation in Clause 8.2.1 of the original order was modified accordingly. The Tribunal's order reiterated that the Income Tax Department reserves its rights to proceed against the petitioner companies through independent proceedings under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, and that the filing of the memo shall not amount to a waiver of such rights.
Correction of Appointed Date
Regarding the second modification, the Tribunal acknowledged that in its order dated March 10, 2026, the Appointed Date had been mentioned as April 1, 2023. This was corrected to April 1, 2024, in view of the meetings held on August 12, 2025, as stated by the applicant and in line with the Board approval and filings made before the Tribunal. With these modifications allowed, IA(C.A)/92(CHE)2026 was disposed of by the NCLT, Chennai.
Regulatory Disclosure
Indowind Energy's Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, B. Sharath, signed the disclosure filed with BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The communication confirms that the company has complied with its obligations under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, by informing the exchanges of this material development in the amalgamation proceedings.
Historical Stock Returns for Indowind Energy
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.94% | -4.08% | +27.62% | -29.51% | -43.30% | +190.66% |
How will the corrected Appointed Date of April 1, 2024 impact the financial consolidation and reported earnings of Indowind Energy in its upcoming quarterly results?
What are the remaining regulatory or procedural steps Indowind Energy must complete before the amalgamation with Ind Eco Ventures becomes fully effective?
Could the Income Tax Department's reserved right to pursue independent proceedings against the petitioner companies pose any material financial risk to Indowind Energy post-merger?


































