The acquisition will be undertaken through a slump sale on a going-concern basis. R R Kabel, UMCL and Usha Martin executed the Business Transfer Agreement on Friday, September 25, 2026.
UMCL is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of optical fibre and related cables. The acquisition marks R R Kabel’s entry into the optical fibre cable (OFC) segment and expands its presence in the broader communication cables market.
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The company said the business will complement its existing cable portfolio and broaden its range of solutions across communication infrastructure applications.
The acquisition will provide RR Kabel with an established platform for its entry into OFC, including ready manufacturing assets, existing approvals and an operating track record.
RR Kabel said this will allow it to enter the segment with established capabilities rather than building the platform organically, and is expected to accelerate its expansion into communication cables.
Rajesh Kabra, Joint Managing Director, RR Kabel Limited, said, “This acquisition is a strategic step in expanding RR Kabel’s presence into the communication infrastructure space and marks our entry into the optical fibre cable segment.
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Importantly, we are acquiring an established operating platform with ready manufacturing assets, existing approvals and a demonstrated track record. This gives us a strong foundation in OFC while significantly shortening the time required to build these capabilities organically.
We believe RR Kabel’s scale, manufacturing capabilities, market reach and customer relationships can help unlock the next phase of growth for this business, while strengthening our overall cables portfolio.”
Shares of RR Kabel Ltd ended at ₹2,531.00, down by ₹1.15, or 0.045%, on the BSE.
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First Published: Sept 25, 2026 5:12 PM IST