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Welspun Corp Ltd has finalized the sale of its remaining 6.1% equity shares in Nauyaan Shipyard Private Limited (NSPL) to Nauyaan Tradings Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited. This latest transaction, completed on August 22, 2025, signifies Welspun Corp’s complete exit from NSPL. The deal was executed at a consideration of Rs. 45.32 crores, inclusive of net current assets and subject to final adjustments for expenses at the company’s account. With this completion, Welspun now holds no stake in NSPL, ending its association with the shipyard.
Key Highlights of the Transaction and Implications
Financial Contribution of NSPL to Welspun Corp:
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As per NSPL’s standalone financials for FY 2024-25, the company reported:
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Total Income of Rs. 16.44 crores, contributing a mere 0.12% to Welspun Corp’s consolidated revenue.
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Profit before Tax of Rs. 8.50 crores, a 0.38% contribution to Welspun’s overall PBT.
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Net Worth stood at Rs. 8.35 crores, accounting for 0.11% of Welspun’s consolidated net worth.
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These figures highlight NSPL’s relatively minor financial impact on Welspun’s larger business operations, justifying the strategic divestment.
Transaction Details:
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The sale agreement was executed and completed on August 22, 2025.
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The consideration amount of Rs. 45.32 crores includes adjustments for net current assets and expenses, ensuring a fair valuation.
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The buyer, Nauyaan Tradings Private Limited, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited.
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This transaction is not classified as a related party transaction and is conducted on an arm’s length basis.
About the Buyer and Strategic Context:
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Nauyaan Tradings Private Limited is part of Reliance Industries Limited’s (RIL) ecosystem, which has been progressively increasing its stake in NSPL.
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This final acquisition completes Reliance’s full takeover of Nauyaan Shipyard, making it a wholly-owned step-down subsidiary.
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Reliance’s acquisition aligns with its strategic intent to strengthen its maritime and shipbuilding capabilities.
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The transaction supports RIL’s broader diversification and vertical integration efforts within high-growth industrial sectors.
Transaction Process and Regulatory Compliance:
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Welspun Corp has complied with all disclosure requirements per SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations.
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Reliance has initiated submissions for necessary regulatory approvals following the acquisition.
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The sale is outside any Scheme of Arrangement and does not involve slump sale considerations.
Historical Context and Previous Divestments:
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Earlier in 2025, Welspun Corp had divested 9.9% stake in NSPL to the same Reliance subsidiary for Rs. 54.7 crores, eventually reducing its stake to 6.1%.
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This stepwise divestment strategy has allowed Welspun to gradually exit the shipyard business.
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Nauyaan Shipyard itself has shown a modest impact on Welspun’s financials, indicating Welspun’s strategic pivot to focus on other core areas.
Summary and Market Implications
Welspun Corp Ltd’s full divestment from Nauyaan Shipyard marks a significant corporate restructuring event. The Rs. 45.32 crore transaction finalizes Reliance’s acquisition ambitions in the shipbuilding sector, paving the way for potential growth and enhanced capabilities under the Reliance umbrella. For Welspun, this move streamlines its portfolio, allowing sharper focus on its core pipe manufacturing and infrastructure businesses, which continue to secure major export orders and global contracts.
This transaction is a clear indicator of Reliance's expanding footprint in diversified industrial sectors and reflects the dynamic shifts in India’s corporate landscape amid strategic realignments between major conglomerates. Market watchers will keenly observe how full ownership of NSPL will translate into operational synergies and growth in the maritime domain for Reliance going forward.
Source: ScanX, Company Disclosure to the Stock Exchanges
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