Thyssenkrupp Sells Indian Electrical Steel Business for €440 Million
The sale to an Indo-Japanese consortium aims to enhance Thyssenkrupp's financial position and support its green transformation strategy.
- Thyssenkrupp's decision to sell its Indian electrical steel business is part of a strategic move to improve competitiveness.
- The buyer is a consortium of JSW Steel Limited and JFE Steel, with the transaction expected to close in the coming months.
- The sale was driven by high costs of supplying materials from Germany, which impacted long-term competitiveness in the Indian market.
- Proceeds from the sale will strengthen the steel segment's capital and support investments in green technologies.
- Following the announcement, Thyssenkrupp's stock saw a 9% increase, reflecting positive market reception.