Astral board approves chemicals biz demerger and Al-Aziz Plastics merger
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Astral board approved a Composite Scheme on June 25, 2026. The chemicals business (around 1,266 crore rupees turnover, 21 percent of FY26 total) will demerge into wholly owned subsidiary Astral Chemie at a 1:1 share ratio. Al-Aziz Plastics, another wholly owned subsidiary, will merge into Astral. Shareholders will receive Astral Chemie shares mirroring their Astral holding. Scheme subject to NCLT, SEBI and stock exchange approvals.
Creates a focused chemicals platform and a pure-play plumbing business. Shareholders get 1:1 shares in new entity. Neutral to positive long term.