Shares of Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd rose 14% after a company statement sought to allay concerns about the impact on covid-19 on its operations.
The key statement in the update was that the company’s net debt is now the lowest in eleven quarters. The company’s measures to enhance liquidity to tide over covid-19 disruptions have also gone down well with investors.
In a release to the exchanges, Motherson said its consolidated net debt as of March 2020 is ₹7,150 crore, lower than ₹7,991 crore in FY19 and ₹7,594 crore in FY18.
Of course, debt may rise again depending on how long the lockdowns continue. The board has given approval for raising ₹1,000 crore debt, if needed. “We are working closely with customers for realization of receivables