Acquisition

Grasim Industries Limited has successfully acquired an additional stake in its material listed subsidiary, Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL), by participating in a preferential issue of equity shares. Grasim invested approximately Rs. 2,880 crore to purchase 8,08,94,331 equity shares at Rs. 356.02 per share. This transaction marginally increased Grasim's shareholding in ABCL from 52.27% to 52.30% on a fully diluted basis. The capital infusion is intended to meet ABCL's growth objectives, augment its capital base, fund its lending business, and for other general corporate purposes.