22 Dec 2025


Trilegal has advised Padmini VNA Mechatronics Limited (“Padmini”) and its founders on a minority investment by Norwest Capital, LLC of approx. INR 750 crores, completed through a combination of primary capital infusion and secondary share acquisition.
The transaction marks one of the largest growth-capital investments by a private equity investor in India’s auto-components sector. Padmini VNA represents a differentiated, IP-driven platform with a strong portfolio of patents and advanced mechatronic solutions, reinforcing its position as a leading player in the automotive components space.
Trilegal advised on all aspects of the transaction, including structuring the investment, drafting, reviewing and negotiating the definitive transaction documentation, and advising on pre-closing and closing-related actions.
The Trilegal corporate team advising on the matter was led by Partners: Amit Khansaheb and Pratyush Singh; and supported by Counsel: Manu Gupta; and Associates: Riya Thawani and Mukund Agarwal.
About Trilegal
Trilegal is a leading full-service law firm in India with over 25 years of experience, trusted for its in-depth expertise and client-centric approach. The firm advises a diverse set of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, global investment funds, major Indian conglomerates, domestic and international banks, technology and media giants, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. With 150 partners operating under a distinctive lockstep model, Trilegal is the largest equity partnership in the country. The firm retains over 1,200 professionals across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Gurugram offices.
Trilegal has consistently been recognised among India’s top-tier firms in leading legal directories such as Chambers & Partners (Asia Pacific and Global), Legal 500 Asia Pacific, and Benchmark Litigation. It has also earned several prestigious accolades, including being named Best Overall Law Firm by India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) 2025, Innovative Lawyers in Disputes & Crisis Management by the Financial Times (FT) Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Awards in 2025, M&A Firm of the Year by IFLR Asia-Pacific in 2024, Law Firm of the Year by Deal Volume at the VCCircle Awards in 2024.
For more information, please get in touch with Prakruti Jani | Mob: +91-9867868976 | BD@trilegal.com

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