Carlyle Acquires Highway-Roop Auto Parts Platform in India (1)

Feb. 13, 2025, 4:34 AM UTC

Carlyle Group Inc. completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in an Indian auto-parts making platform formed by the combination of Highway Industries Ltd. and Roop Automotives Ltd.

Equity for the investment will come from funds affiliated with Carlyle Asia Partners, the firm said in a statement Thursday, without disclosing a sum.

The Competition Commission of India on Jan. 7 approved a transaction that included a securities swap between Highway Industries and Roop, and the acquisition of a 68.9% stake in Roop by Carlyle.

The founders of Highway and Roop will continue to hold stakes in the platform, Carlyle ...

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