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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Business
Nikhil Agarwal

Wires on fire: Why UltraTech’s Rs 1,800 crore Ultravolt bet wiped out Rs 21,500 crore in 2 days

UltraTech’s entry into the wires and cables business has set off a sharp selloff in listed players, wiping out about Rs 21,500 crore in market value in just two trading sessions.

Polycab India suffered the biggest rupee erosion, losing Rs 8,766 crore in market capitalisation in two days. KEI Industries followed with a Rs 5,158 crore decline, while Havells India, RR Kabel, APAR Industries and Finolex Cables lost a combined Rs 7,501 crore.

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