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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on Monday said it is examining the probe report on the affairs of Salt Experiences and Management Pvt Ltd (SEMPL) and Hero MotoCorp Ltd, and that no final conclusion should be drawn at this stage. In June 2023, an investigation was ordered into the affairs of SEMPL and Hero MotoCorp for alleged irregularities and the investigation was carried out through the Office of Regional Director (Northern Region) under the ministry. Later, the report was submitted to the ministry. In a statement on Monday, the ministry said the investigation report into the affairs of the two companies is under examination and that "no final conclusion should be drawn in this matter at this stage". The statement came amid recent reports claiming that the ministry has found no breach of corporate governance or fund diversion in the investigation. The ministry had ordered the probe in public interest under Section 210(1)(c) read with Section 216 of the Companies Act, 201
The country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp expects double-digit revenue growth next fiscal riding on the back of continued investments on new products and segments, according to Chief Financial Officer Vivek Anand. The company, which reported a revenue of Rs 10,260 crore for the December quarter, also anticipates a double-digit revenue growth in the current fiscal. "This year, the guidance we have given is for double-digit revenue growth. Looking at our first nine months performance and looking at how this quarter (fourth) has started, we believe that there will be a repeat next year, a double-digit revenue growth," Anand said in an analyst call. The company's consolidated revenue from operations for FY24 stood at Rs 37,789 crore as compared with Rs 34,158 crore in FY23. On the business outlook, he noted that the company would continue its investments behind new products and segments. "We remain consistent in our commitment towards investing behind the premium and EV ..
There is a strong case for GST reduction on two-wheelers up to 125 cc as these cater to non-sin goods but mobility option for masses in the country, Hero MotoCorp CEO Niranjan Gupta said on Wednesday. The government should also continue on the path for long-term growth, stability and investments, he added. He was answering to a query regarding wishlist for the upcoming Union Budget. "Honestly, GST is not the subject of the Union budget. But having said that, I would say there's a strong case for GST to move down from 28 to 18 per cent especially for two-wheelers, up to 125 cc, because they are meant as vehicles for masses," Gupta said. They are not sin or luxury goods but provide mobility to masses in India, he added. "The entry-level two-wheelers help generate lot of direct indirect employment. So whichever way you look at it, there is a strong case for at least two-wheelers, up to 125 cc to move down to 18 per cent GST," Gupta noted. Besides, the government should continue on t