Jindal Steel gains 9% on debt reduction plan
At present, JSPL has a total outstanding debt of Rs 40,000 crore as of March 2019.
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NEW DELHI: Shares of Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) rallied over 9 per cent in trade on Wednesday after reports that the company has sold off its major international venture Botswana coal mine to Maatla Energy for $150 million.
The report further added that proceeds of this divestment are likely to be used to cut debt of Jindal Steel and Power at the group level. At present, JSPL has a total outstanding debt of Rs 40,000 crore as of March 2019.
The decision to sell off the Botswana coal mine was a part of the ‘International Portfolio Rationalisation plan’. The company’s focus has been shifted to the mines and minerals assets across Australia, Asia and Africa, Business Standard said quoting a spokesperson.
JSPL is also slated to announce its financial results for June quarter later in the day.
The shares of the company closed 9.55 per cent higher at Rs 103.80 on BSE.
The report further added that proceeds of this divestment are likely to be used to cut debt of Jindal Steel and Power at the group level. At present, JSPL has a total outstanding debt of Rs 40,000 crore as of March 2019.
The decision to sell off the Botswana coal mine was a part of the ‘International Portfolio Rationalisation plan’. The company’s focus has been shifted to the mines and minerals assets across Australia, Asia and Africa, Business Standard said quoting a spokesperson.
JSPL is also slated to announce its financial results for June quarter later in the day.
The shares of the company closed 9.55 per cent higher at Rs 103.80 on BSE.
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