Graphite India Limited has informed the Exchange about Acquisition

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Graphite India Limited has acquired additional shares in GrafTech International Ltd., a NYSE-listed company, through secondary market transactions and Overseas Portfolio Investment (OPI) scheme. The acquisition worth INR 62.25 crores increased the company's stake from 6.82% to 9.79%. GrafTech is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes used in electric arc furnace steel production, with a market cap of USD 241.98 million. This takes Graphite India's total investment in GrafTech to INR 230.38 crores. The acquisition is not a related party transaction and was done in cash through secondary market.

Likely market impact

This represents a strategic minority stake acquisition in a company operating in the same core business (graphite electrodes). The increased holding from ~7% to ~10% signals growing conviction in the sector but is unlikely to have immediate material impact on Graphite India's financials given the minority stake.