Welspun Corp Rises 4.16%: Here's Why

Welspun Corp shares closed 4.16 percent higher at Rs 835.55 on Wednesday, opening at Rs 815 and touching a session high of Rs 840. The move followed a significant internal restructuring transaction involving the company's Saudi Arabia associate.
Welspun Corp announced the completion of an internal restructuring transaction involving two of its wholly owned overseas subsidiaries. Welspun Mauritius Holdings Limited transferred 69,30,000 equity shares, representing a 22 percent stake, in East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry, known as EPIC, to Welspun Pipes Inc. The transaction was executed for a total cash consideration of approximately SAR 979.90 million, valued at SAR 141.40 per share, and was carried out on an arm's length basis on the Tadawul Stock Exchange, where EPIC is listed. At the current exchange rate, SAR 979.90 million works out to approximately Rs 2,450 crore.

What Is EPIC?
EPIC is engaged in the manufacturing of pipes, tubes and hollow shapes from iron and steel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company was incorporated on July 4, 2010, and has shown consistent revenue growth over the last three financial years. Its turnover stood at SAR 1,438.65 million in 2023, grew to SAR 1,543.17 million in 2024, and reached SAR 1,832.85 million in 2025.

Does This Change Anything for Welspun Corp
The company was clear that this is purely an internal reorganisation between wholly owned subsidiaries and does not result in any change in the ultimate ownership of EPIC. It is also not expected to have any material impact on the operations, financial position or profitability of Welspun Corp. Following the transfer, EPIC moved from being an associate of Welspun Mauritius Holdings to an associate of Welspun Pipes Inc., both of which sit under the Welspun Corp umbrella. The move is part of a broader effort by the group to consolidate its international pipe manufacturing operations under Welspun Pipes Inc. in the United States, which has been growing its footprint in North America with a new manufacturing facility in Little Rock, Arkansas.

About Welspun Corp
Welspun Corp is part of the Welspun Group and is a preferred supplier to several Fortune 100 oil and gas companies. The company has facilities across India, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Its product range covers LSAW, HSAW and ERW pipes along with coating, bending and double jointing services.

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