Mukesh Ambani to combine 15 brands to make new company, to bring IPO at valuation of Rs 850000000000000, brands are...
In a major move, Mukesh Ambani has initiated a process of restructuring in Reliance Industries. For this, as many as 15 FMCG brands such as Campa Cola will be merged into a new company. The aim is to focus specifically on these products and attract investors who are only interested in the FMCG sector. This strategy of Ambani will help the group to get on a new track of rapid growth.
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