R R Kabel Acquires U M Cables' Optical Fibre Business for Rs 77 Crore
R R Kabel has agreed to acquire the optical fibre cable business of U M Cables, a wholly owned subsidiary of Usha Martin, for Rs 77 crore through a slump sale. This acquisition marks R R Kabel's entry into the optical fibre cable segment, complementing its existing cable portfolio. Usha Martin aims to streamline its focus on its core wire and wire rope business, with the sale expected to support its long-term growth priorities. UMCL reported revenues of Rs 78.19 crore for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 38/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 25 Sept, 06:39 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1businessstandard25 Sept, 06:39 amUsha Martin sells optical fibre manufacturing business to R R Kabel for Rs 77 crore
- 2businessstandard25 Sept, 02:04 pmR R Kabel forays in optical fibre cable business
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Story context
- Category
- Business
- Location
- India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 25 Sept 2026
- Key entities
- Optical fiberSubsidiaryCroreIndian rupeeFiber-optic cablePC JewellerEdelweiss (band)Steel Authority of IndiaMemorandum of understandingCoalCable televisionInternet