The company has entered into agreement for sale of land admeasuring 3.48 acres located at Velachery, Tamil Nadu for a proposed consideration of Rs.361.18 crores.
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Rane (Madras) Limited has signed an agreement to sell 3.48 acres of land in Velachery, Chennai, for a total consideration of Rs. 361.18 crores. The buyer is Canopy Living LLP, a joint venture between Arihant Foundations & Housing Limited and Prestige Estates Projects Limited, and is not related to the company's promoters. The deal is expected to close by September 30, 2026, and shareholder approval was already secured on May 29, 2025. The company will retain the remaining 1.02 acres of its 4.50-acre Velachery holding, where it plans to build a new consolidated office. Management says the proceeds will be used to reduce debt and integrate city offices of various divisions to unlock cost synergies from the recent merger.
This is a positive development for shareholders — the company is unlocking significant value from a non-core land asset, which will strengthen the balance sheet by cutting debt. The sale price (Rs. 361.18 crores) is meaningful relative to typical debt levels of mid-sized auto ancillary firms and could support future earnings through lower interest costs. No open offer or change in control is triggered.