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Trent Ltd

NSE: TRENT BSE: 500251

4067.20

(-2.87%)

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Company History

1952

  • The Company was incorporated on 5th December at Mumbai.

1978

  • 20,000 bonus shares were issued in proportion 4:5.

1981

  • 36,000 bonus shares were issued in proportion 4:5.

1982

  • The Tata Oil Mills Co. Ltd. offered for sale 4,17,000 No. of equity shares of the Company.
  • 5,00,000 shares of Rs 10 each were issued at a premium of Rs 10 per share.

1985

  • The Company issued 15% non-convertible secured debentures.
  • The Company received a separate industrial licence for the manufacture and exports of medical equipment.
  • An application was made for conversion of the letter of intent into Industrial Licence.
  • 5,24,000 bonus shares were issued in proportion 2:5.

1986

  • Two separate undertakings were established for the manufacture of medical equipments and pharmaceutical formulations.
  • The Company issued 2,75,000-13.5% secured redeemable convertible debentures.
  • 2,69,690 debentures were allotted.

1988

  • The cosmetics division launched two new products.
  • The Company's industrial undertakings at Kandla Free Trade Zone were sold to Lakme Exports Ltd.

1989

  • 10,04,437 No. of equity shares were issued as rights and to employees.
  • 1,04,500 No. of equity shares of Rs 10 each were allotted to the shareholders of Bruel Investments Ltd.

1991

  • The Company initiated steps to enhance its exports to general currency area.
  • The Breul Investments Ltd. became a subsidiary of the Company.

1992

  • Breul Investments Ltd. was amalgamated with the Company.
  • 1,04,500 No. of equity shares of the Company were allotted to the shareholders of BIL.

1994

  • The new products 'Ultra' and 'Orchids' ranges were well received in the market.
  • The Company decided to restructure the business by selling the pharmaceutical division.
  • Miaami Pharma & Chemicals Ltd. was merged with Lakme Ltd.
  • 1,09,333 shares were allotted to the shareholders of erstwhile MPCL.

1995

  • A new product range 'Elle 18' was introduced.
  • The company formed a joint venture, Lakme Lever Ltd., with Hindustan Lever Ltd.
  • 67,10,707 bonus shares were issued in proportion 1:1.

1996

  • The Company formed a subsidiary, Lakme Brands Ltd.

1999

  • The company's name was changed to Trent Ltd.

2000

  • Lakme introduced a new range of Lakme Pure Radiance Blusher.

2005

  • Trent Ltd issued rights in the ratio of 1:10.

2007

  • Trent Ltd entered into an agreement with The Xander Group Inc.
  • Trent Ltd issued rights in the ratio of 1:5 at a premium of Rs.490 per share.

2009

  • Trent Ltd appointed Mr. Mehernosh M. Surti as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.

2010

  • Trent Ltd appointed Mr. Zubin S. Dubash as an Additional Director.
  • Trent Ltd appointed Mr. Noel N. Tata as an Additional Director and non-executive Vice Chairman.
  • Trent Ltd appointed Mr. Bhaskar Bhat as an Additional Director.
  • Trent Ltd issued rights in the ratio of 4:9.

2011

  • The Company entered into an MOU with the Inditex Group to develop and promote Massimo Dutti stores in India.
  • Trent Ltd recommended a payment of dividend at 75%.
  • Mr. Simon Susman was appointed as an Additional Director.

2012

  • The Board of Directors appointed Mr. Bahram N. Vakil as an Additional Director.
  • Trent Ltd recommended a payment of dividend at 65%.

2013

  • Trent Ltd recommended a dividend at 70% to its Shareholders.
  • The Board of Directors approved a Scheme of Amalgamation and Arrangement between Landmark Limited, Fiora Link Road Properties Limited, and Trexa ADMC Private Limited with the Company.

2014

  • Trent's Westside opened stores at 'Sun City' Jodhpur, Bengaluru, Borivali, and Chennai.
  • Trent's Westside launched the private label teen fashion brand 'Y&F ' Young and Free'.
  • Mr. N. N. Tata took over as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • Trent Ltd appointed Mr. Harish R. Bhat as Director.
  • Trent Ltd recommended a dividend at 70% to the Shareholders.

2018

  • Westside opened its first store in Baramati.
  • Westside opened its first store in Pallakad.
  • Westside opened a new store in Pune.

2019

  • Westside opened its exclusive store in Pondicherry.
  • Westside opened its exclusive store in Anand.
  • Westside opened its exclusive store in Gwalior.
  • Westside opened its exclusive store in Ujjain.
  • Westside opened its 7th store in Bengaluru.
  • Westside opened its first store in Shivamogga.
  • Westside opened its first store in Aizwal.

2020

  • Westside won the Best Departmental Store of the year at MAPIC India Retail Awards.
  • Westside won the Best Customer Relationship Management at MAPIC India Retail Awards.
  • Westside won the Supermarket of the Year Award at Annapoorna Food Retail Awards.
  • Westside won the IMAGES Most Admired Marketing Campaign of the Year.
  • Westside won the IMAGES Most Admired Brand Retail Partnership of the Year.
  • Westside won the Energy Conservation Award.
  • Westside won the Special Category Award – Persons with Disabilities at Retail Awards 2020.

2024

  • Westside launched its new store in Haryana.
  • Westside collaborated with designer brand Saaksha & Kinni to launch an exclusive home décor collection.
  • Westside launched its new store in Punjab.

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