BM Birla group firm rides on strong cement volumes, healthy prices and cost rationalisation to deliver Rs 8.8 cr profit
Since November 13, post-September quarter results (Q2FY19), the stock has climbed 61 per cent from Rs 60 to Rs 97 (as of Tuesday's close) against 2.8 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex
The 7.5 million tonne cement business of the company will remain with Kesoram Industries post this demerger
Radhakrishnan said the group will be able to leverage its potential in each of the segments through this demerger
The stock moved higher by 8% to Rs 99, rallying 65% from Rs 60 as compared to a 2.6% rise in the S&P BSE Sensex, since November 13, 2018.
Minority shareholder Janardan Kothari had made the allegations at the company's annual general meeting
For the year ended March 31, 2018, Kesoram posted a loss of Rs 4.63 billion
Kesoram's main line of businesses would continue to be tyre, cement and rayon
After cutting debt, the company is focusing on Balasore unit and two- and three-wheeler tyres and radial tyres
This centred around tyre business which saw an over-capacity production resulting in consolidated loss for the company
Of the planned capex, Rs 350 crore will be spent on the tyre business, while the cement business will attract an investment of Rs 250 crore
Kesoram is planning to raise Rs 180 cr through a preferential issue
In past five trading sessions, the stock surged 29% as compared to 2% rise in the S&P BSE Sensex.
The latest move is part of a restructuring plan by Kesoram to reduce its debt worth Rs 4,800 crore and improve cash flows
Kesoram today sold its investments in listed companies worth Rs 400 crore to Birla group holding company, Pilani Investments, report.
The move is part of an attempt to reduce its debt worth Rs 4,000 crore and improve cash flows