Samvardhana Motherson International Limited has executed a joint venture agreement with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (MESA) Holding Limited on March 25, following board approval on March 19. The strategic partnership establishes a Dubai-based joint venture company to provide world-class supply chain solutions to the automotive industry globally, excluding Japan.

Joint Venture Structure and Strategic Objectives

The new joint venture company will be incorporated in Dubai, UAE, combining Hellmann's global logistics network and technology capabilities with Motherson's deep automotive supply chain expertise. The partnership will provide access to more than 30,000 global suppliers and trusted OEM relationships, delivering greater stability, predictability, and efficiency across global logistics operations.

Leadership Vision and Market Impact

The collaboration aims to deliver innovative, efficient and sustainable logistics solutions tailored to the global automotive industry's evolving supply chain needs. Both companies are committed to carbon net-zero targets and will leverage their expertise and technologies to support industry-wide sustainability initiatives.

Mr. Arjun Kochhar, Chief Executive Officer, Logistics Solutions Business Division, Motherson Group, stated: "Motherson's Logistics Division focuses on building specialised platforms that support the evolving supply chain needs of the Group, our customers, suppliers and the broader ecosystem, as part of Motherson's D.E.M.A.L solutions strategy. Our partnership with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics combines Motherson's integrated industrial capabilities with Hellmann's extensive network and advanced logistics expertise."

Mr. Madhav Kurup, Global Chief Operating Officer - Airfreight, Sea freight and Contract Logistics, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, added: "As two family-owned companies with shared values and a strong cultural alignment, we are building a partnership rooted in trust and long-term ambition. Together, we are creating a global platform that takes automotive logistics to the next level."

Governance Structure and Partner Profiles

The joint venture company's board will consist of a minimum of six directors, with Samvardhana Motherson International appointing three directors including the Chairman, while Hellmann will appoint the remaining three directors. This balanced governance structure ensures both partners have significant input in strategic decision-making while maintaining majority control.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG., the German parent company, is a leading global freight forwarder headquartered in Osnabrück with annual sales of EUR 3,800,000,000.00 and around 12,000 employees in 61 countries, moving over 20 million shipments annually across its network in over 170 countries.

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement was made under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company confirmed that this transaction does not constitute a related party transaction, as Hellmann is not connected to the promoter group or related entities. The partnership will support Motherson's growing global manufacturing footprint and strengthen Hellmann's global automotive logistics capabilities.

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited has announced its participation in analyst and institutional investor meetings scheduled for March 27 and March 31, 2026. The company informed stock exchanges about these engagements through a regulatory filing dated March 23, 2026.

Meeting Schedule

The company has scheduled two separate investor meetings with different financial institutions. The first meeting will be conducted virtually with Goldman Sachs India Securities Pvt. Ltd., while the second will be a physical meeting with Kotak Securities Ltd.

Regulatory Compliance

The company has emphasized that no unpublished price sensitive information pertaining to the organization will be shared during any of the meetings with analysts or institutional investors. This disclosure has been made pursuant to Regulation 30(6) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with Part A of Schedule III to the Regulations.

Schedule Flexibility

Samvardhana Motherson International has noted that the meeting schedule remains subject to change due to exigencies on the part of investors or the company. This flexibility allows for adjustments based on unforeseen circumstances that may affect either party's availability.

Corporate Information

The notification was signed by Alok Goel, Company Secretary, and submitted to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The company's head office is located at C-14 A & B, Sector 1, Noida, while its registered office is at Unit 705, C Wing, ONE BKC, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai.