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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.
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