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Shares of Bajaj Electricals surged 11 percent to Rs 1,159.95 on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade after the household appliances company announced that its board approved business restructuring. The Board has informed the exchanges that it would explore a full range of options and alternatives, including demerger, subsidiarization, and strategic partnerships. The board has also approved the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, which could provide a ready vehicle to enable the above restructuring it added. Considering the varied nature and potential opportunities of each of the business segments and the need for a focused approach to unlock these opportunities, the Board of Directors of the Company has decided that the Company should undertake a comprehensive review of the existing corporate structure, the company said in a press release.The board of directors has authorized the BEL management to evaluate and recommend such options and alternatives, Read more

So far shares of household appliances companies have seen a mixed trend during the current year. Among individual stocks, shares of Bajaj Electricals and Orient Electric have beaten the overall segment with a surge of 100 percent 50 percent, respectively. On the other hand, Blue Star surged over 20 percent before retracing, while stocks like Symphony Limited and Whirlpool have not delivered any significant return, so far. Although the overall trend in the segment seems sideways, the ongoing consolidation in some stocks may lead to a breakout, according to technical charts' observations. Read more