Hyderabad, June 25 -- The promoters of Emami Group have undertaken a stake sale 10% in Emami Limited for raising approximately INR 1230 crores. This amount is intended to be used primarily for further reducing debt at the promoter level. The stake sale occurred on the floor of the stock exchange to marquee institutional investors. The total promoter stake in Emami Limited subsequent to the stake sale, stands at a controlling majority of 52.74%. The promoters intend to maintain this controlling majority stake in Emami Limited without further diluting it.

The promoters of Emami Group have more than adequate pool of diverse assets of value. With a view to further reduce the debt and reap the benefits of such investments for the benefit of Ema...