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Gensol shares have hit the lower circuit in 29 out of 34 sessions in the past three month.
Cab shortage at the Kempegowda International Airport has worsened after BluSmart and Refex eVeelz discontinued services
BluSmart crisis: Gensol Engineering shares have fallen by a whopping 91 percent in 2025 so far, and the company is being probed by the Corporate Affairs Ministry, capital market watchdog Sebi and the Enforcement Directorate.
Gensol Engineering's market-capitalization has sunk from Rs 4,200 crore during highs to Rs 94 crore, falling 98 percent.
The talks were part of BluSmart’s plan for revival under which it was supposed to act as a fleet partner, the report said
The deal is contingent to Anmol Singh Jaggi resigning from the firm, the report has said
Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) said it is exploring all possible options to recover an outstanding principal amount of Rs 307 crore from Gensol Engineering Ltd.
Along with two separate investigations by Sebi and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, it is learnt that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) too will examine the likelihood of money laundering at Gensol Engineering and the electric mobility startup BluSmart.
Passengers travelling to and from Kempegowda International Airport face a double whammy as two electric cab operators, BluSmart and Refex eVeelz, halt services.
The ride-hailing startup has closed bookings after Sebi alleged that its co-founder diverted funds meant for buying EVs to purchase a luxury apartment
'I hope someone steps in to rescue and preserve BluSmart. I would be happy to help in any way I can,' Parminder Singh said.
Legal experts say the allegations, if finally proven, could trigger parallel investigations under corporate fraud, money laundering, and criminal breach of trust laws.
The development comes just a day after SEBI’s recent findings in the Gensol Engineering probe that have cast serious doubts over the future of BluSmart.
Sebi has also proposed to seek a forensic audit of the books of Gensol Engineering and its related parties, with the directive to submit the report within six months of appointment.
BluSmart shareholders have reportedly approved a plan to begin the transition of its fleet to Uber over the next few weeks
The decision, announced in a regulatory filing on March 28 was attributed to evolving commitments on both sides, making it difficult to complete the transaction within the planned timeframe.
In a common press release, both companies said, "This decision has been arrived at due to the evolving commitments at both ends, which would make it challenging to conclude the transaction within the originally envisaged timeline."
Industry sources indicate that Uber may also be considering an acquisition through its vendor, Everest Fleet.
The talks come in as BluSmart's parent company Gensol Engineering is facing liquidity issues.
Under the 'Assure by BluSmart' initiative, the partner can purchase electric cars and lease these cars to BluSmart.
BluSmart, which operates in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, went international in June with the launch of a premium all-electric limousine service in Dubai.
The funds will be used to expand BluSmart's operations and build real EV charging infrastructure and assets in India's megacities, the EV ride-hailing firm has said
In December of 2023 the platform secured $24 million in equity round in addition to raising long term and sustainable EV asset funds worth USD 200 million, backed by leading development financial institutions.
The startup will use the funds to expand the team, grow sustainably and bring the Shoffr experience to more people, co-founder Vikas Bardia has said