SynopsisAnant Raj will demerge its data centre and cloud businesses into a separately listed entity, Ashok Cloud, enabling shareholders to directly participate in the digital infrastructure business. Eligible shareholders will receive two Ashok Cloud shares for every Anant Raj share held, subject to regulatory approvals and the record date announcement.ETMarkets.comAnant Raj to demerge data centre business into listed Ashok Cloud, rewarding eligible shareholders directly.Real estate player Anant Raj has announced that it will demerge its data centre business and cloud operations into a separate company named Ashok Cloud, which will act as a dedicated digital infrastructure and cloud services firm and will be listed independently on the stock exchanges BSE and NSE.Anant Raj on Tuesday laid out the restructuring scheme. The company will first consolidate all its data centre and cloud operations under one entity before carving them out into Ashok Cloud, which will be engaged in the business of providing data centre and co-location services, sovereign public cloud services and AI-ready cloud infrastructure, DC & DR services, including cloud migration, data backup solutions and other allied activities.“The restructuring is aimed at creating two focused businesses, one in real estate and infrastructure and the other in digital infrastructure, allowing each to pursue independent growth strategies, improve operational efficiency and create long-term value for shareholders,” the real estate firm said.What lies ahead for Anant Raj shareholders?Every eligible Anant Raj shareholder will receive two shares of the demerged Ashok Cloud for every share held in the real estate player as on the record date. The record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders in the demerger process will be announced later. The demerger scheme is subject to necessary approvals from NCLT, SEBI and others.Anant Raj said this will enable its shareholders to “directly participate in the future growth and value creation potential of the Data Centre business through a dedicated and focused listed entity, while benefiting from independent market-driven valuation and recognition of the Data Centre Business following the listing of Ashok Cloud pursuant to the Scheme”.Also read | Anant Raj to demerge data centre arm into separately listed companyWhat Anant Raj management saidAnant Raj’s real estate, infrastructure business and data centre and cloud services business have evolved into two distinct platforms, each with its own growth trajectory, operational priorities, and capital needs, Amit Sarin, Managing Director of the company, highlighted. He added that as both businesses enter their next phase of expansion, the proposed demerger scheme is designed to provide greater strategic focus, management autonomy, and flexibility to pursue long-term value creation.“By bringing together the data centre and cloud services operations currently housed across Anant Raj Ltd and Anant Raj Cloud Pvt Ltd under one roof, we are creating a more focused and scalable platform that will be well positioned to attract investments, pursue strategic partnerships, and capitalise on emerging opportunities in the digital infrastructure sector. The proposed demerger is also expected to facilitate independent market recognition of the Data Centre Business while enabling eligible Anant Raj Ltd shareholders to participate directly in its future growth and value creation,” Sarin said.Following the restructuring, the executive said that Anant Raj will continue to strengthen its focus in real estate and infrastructure, while Ashok Cloud will focus on building a robust data centre and cloud services (including AI-ready cloud infra) business. “We believe this sharpened strategic alignment will enhance operational agility, unlock new opportunities across both businesses, and deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders and all stakeholders,” he added.Anant Raj share priceAnant Raj shares gained 1.5% to trade at Rs 618 apiece on Wednesday morning. The stock has gained around 7% in one week, 15% in one month and is up 11% in 2026 so far. In the longer term, the shares of the company have risen 7.5% in one year, but delivered strong returns of 214% in three years and 786% in five years. The company has a market capitalisation of Rs 22,204 crore.Also read | Vedanta shares drop 26% in two months, erase all post-demerger gains. Time to buy or better to avoid?(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)Read More News on(What's moving Sensex and Nifty Track latest market news, stock tips, Budget 2025, Share Market on Budget 2025 and expert advice, on ETMarkets. Also, ETMarkets.com is now on Telegram. For fastest news alerts on financial markets, investment strategies and stocks alerts, subscribe to our Telegram feeds .) Subscribe to ET Prime and read the Economic Times ePaper Online.and Sensex Today. 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