Agrochemical major UPL Ltd announced merger of the group's seed firm Advanta with itself as part of its strategy to provide all agri-solutions through one single entity and enhance shareholder value.
Post merger, UPL's geographical reach would expand and result in cost savings of Rs 90 crore annually.
The Mumbai-based UPL, formerly known as United Phosphorous Ltd, holds 48.44 per cent in Advanta Ltd and the same would be cancelled after the merger.
"The board of directors of UPL Ltd and Advanta Ltd today unanimously approved Advanta's merger with UPL, subject to necessary approvals," UPL said in a regulatory filing.