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Acquisitions2 Nov 2026, 01:36 pm

Stonepeak Indirectly Acquires Control of Castrol India

AI Summary

Castrol India Limited announced that on October 30, 2026, Motion JVCo Limited, an entity part of Stonepeak Infrastructure Fund V, acquired 100% of Castrol Group Holdings Limited. This entity in turn holds 100% of Castrol Limited, which is the promoter of Castrol India and holds a 51% stake. Consequently, Motion JVCo Limited has indirectly acquired sole control over Castrol India. Simultaneously, Stonepeak issued shares to BP Motion Holdings Limited, an indirect subsidiary of bp, giving bp a non-controlling interest of 35% in the Acquirer.

Key Highlights

  • Stonepeak indirectly acquires sole control of Castrol India.
  • Acquisition completed via Motion JVCo Limited and Castrol Limited.
  • Castrol Limited promoter stake is 51% of Castrol India.
  • bp retains a 35% non-controlling interest in the Acquirer.
  • This transaction signifies a change in ultimate control.