Says it is open to evaluating options in potash business
Disposal of low-margin, low-return regulated business would help reduce debt
The urea business will now have the benefit of international network of Yara and its global expertise
For Tata Chemicals the cash inflow of Rs 2,670 crore is viewed positively as the deal was done at slightly over double the revenue from the unit.
The deal is subject to all requisite regulatory and other approvals and sanction by the High Court/ NCLT
The stock moved higher by 8% to Rs 501, also its 52-week high on the National Stock Exchange.
The company is the world's second largest producer of soda ash