Graphite India Increases Stake in GrafTech International to 9.79% for ₹62.25 Crore
Graphite India Limited acquired shares in GrafTech International, increasing its stake to 9.79% for ₹62.25 Crore. Total investment in GrafTech is now ₹230.38 Crore. GrafTech is a leading graphite electrode manufacturer.
The acquisition represents a material increase in investment and stakeholding, potentially leading to enhanced strategic alignment and financial returns, but it is an investment in a listed entity and not an operational acquisition.
The company has increased its strategic investment in GrafTech International, indicating confidence and a positive outlook on the acquired entity's business.
Graphite India Limited (GIL) has announced an investment in GrafTech International Ltd., a NYSE-listed company, through secondary market transactions under the Overseas Portfolio Investment (OPI) scheme. This strategic move has increased GIL's stake in GrafTech from 6.82% to 9.79%.
The total amount invested for this specific acquisition was ₹62.25 Crore. Following this transaction, GIL's cumulative investment in GrafTech now stands at ₹230.38 Crore.
GrafTech International Ltd. is a prominent global manufacturer of graphite electrode products, crucial for electric arc furnace steel production. The company operates advanced manufacturing facilities and is significantly integrated into petroleum needle coke, a key raw material for graphite electrodes. GrafTech reported turnovers of USD 504.134 million (₹4,175 Crore) in FY ended December 31, 2025, USD 538.782 million (₹4,467 Crore) in FY ended December 31, 2024, and USD 620.500 million (₹5,147 Crore) in FY ended December 31, 2023.
This acquisition is for investment purposes and does not fall within related party transactions. GIL has also filed the necessary information with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
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