Schneider Electric is preparing to buy Temasek's stake, news came a few minutes before the market closed

News Topical, Digital Desk : French industrial giant Schneider Electric SE is considering buying a 35% stake of Temasek Holdings Pte in its joint venture (JV) in India. According to information received by Bloomberg from sources, the deal could be done for around $1 billion (₹8,300 crores), which puts the total value of the JV at around $5 billion (₹41,500 crores). Let us tell you that the stock of Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd is rising. On July 16, 2025, it opened at Rs 870.30 against a closing price of Rs 870.30. After this, the stock has crossed Rs 900. The stock has increased by 20 percent in a month, 50 percent in three months and 12 percent in a year.

Negotiations on Temasek's stake - Schneider Electric, which already holds a 65% stake in this JV, is now planning to buy the remaining 35% stake from Singapore's state investment company Temasek. The talks are currently in the initial stages. There was also the option of IPO or another buyer Temasek was exploring options to exit the JV since last year, which included selling stake to Schneider, offering it to a third buyer or bringing an IPO. In 2020, Schneider merged its India low-voltage and industrial automation business with Larsen & Toubro's electrical and automation unit. At the same time, the JV was formed in which Temasek became a minority partner. Schneider's transformation Schneider is no longer just a company making electrical gear, but now it has become a big name in software, building management systems, data centers and factory automation. Deal activity increased in India M&A (Merger & Acquisition) activity has increased in India. According to Bloomberg, deals worth $31 billion have taken place in the country so far this year, which is 16% more than last year. If this deal is completed, Schneider Electric will further strengthen its hold in India and Temasek can get a great exit. This deal is another example of India's rapidly increasing deal activity and investment attractiveness.

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