The €1.05bn ($1.22bn) sale comes after Suzlon explored a range of other options that would have kept its hands at least partly gripped on the Hamburg-based operation, which by comment consent has been the star performer of the Indian group over the last few turbulent years.

Suzlon chairman Tulsi Tanti last year hinted at plans to partially list Senvion on the London Stock Exchange and borrow money against the German company, potentially raising €1bn.

But