In a bid to reduce debt, Usha Martin has decided to sell its steel business. In this regard, the board reconstituted the committee of independent directors of the company to appoint investment banks, consultants and advisors to help evaluate proposals and oversee the process of sale of the steel business. The company has a debt of around Rs 5000 crore.
Usha Martin is amongst the largest wire rope manufacturer in the world and a leading speciality steel producer in India. The wire rope manufacturing facilities located in India, UK, UAE, and Thailand produce one of the widest range of wire ropes in the world.