Synopsis: Anant Raj Limited approved a strategic demerger to create two listed companies, enhancing business focus, shareholder value, operational efficiency, and future growth opportunities across sectors.
This Small-Cap Data Center Stock, engaged in real estate and infrastructure development while also expanding its business in data centres, cloud services, AI-ready digital infrastructure, and related technology solutions, jumped 3.01 percent after the board approved a demerger into Anant Raj and Ashok Cloud Company.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 22,278.18 crores, the share of Anant Raj Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 627.95 per equity share, rising nearly 3.01 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 609.60. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 615.45 per equity share.
Reason Behind the Surge:
Anant Raj Limited’s board has approved a strategic demerger to separate its real estate and infrastructure business from its fast-growing data centre and cloud services business. Under the proposed plan, the company will create two independently listed companies. Anant Raj Limited will continue to focus on real estate and infrastructure, while Ashok Cloud Private Limited will focus on data centres, cloud services, AI-ready cloud infrastructure, and related digital solutions.
The company believes that separating these businesses will allow each one to follow its own growth strategy, improve operational efficiency, and create better long-term value for shareholders. It will also give investors a clearer view of the performance and potential of both businesses.
As part of the demerger, eligible shareholders of Anant Raj Limited will receive one fully paid-up equity share of face value Rs. 2 each in Ashok Cloud Private Limited for every one fully paid-up equity share of face value Rs. 2 held in Anant Raj Limited.
The proposed demerger is subject to approvals from the NCLT, SEBI, stock exchanges, shareholders, creditors, and other regulatory authorities. Once completed, the company expects the new structure to support faster growth, attract more investment, and strengthen both businesses in their respective sectors.
Real Estate – Key Highlights of FY26
Anant Raj Limited reported steady progress across its real estate projects during FY26. The company received key approvals for its luxury Group Housing-2 project in Sector 63A, Gurugram, while approvals for Group Housing-3 are in the final stage. It also started Phase IV of Anant Raj Estate and expects approvals for Phase V in Q2 FY27.
The company also made good progress in project deliveries. Phase I of the Birla Navya project has been delivered, while deliveries for Phase II have started. The Ashok Estate project is almost complete, and construction of The Estate Residences (Group Housing-1) is progressing ahead of schedule.
Data Center & Cloud Services – Key Highlights of FY26
Anant Raj Cloud Private Limited continued to expand its data centre and cloud business during FY26. The company currently has 21 MW IT load capacity operational in Manesar and 7 MW in Panchkula. It has also signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Government to set up an additional 50 MW data centre, taking its planned total capacity to 357 MW by FY2032.
The company is also expanding its cloud services under the Ashok Cloud brand. It has been empanelled by MeitY as a Sovereign Cloud Service Provider and by BSNL as a Data Centre Service Provider. In addition, it has partnered with Spain-based Submer to develop AI-ready, energy-efficient liquid-cooled data centres across India.
Company Overview:
Anant Raj Limited has built a strong presence over five decades in the real estate sector. The company operates across four key states in India and owns around 320 acres of prime, debt-free land in the Delhi-NCR region. It has completed 11.30 million sq. ft. of residential and commercial projects and delivered 2,663 affordable housing units.
The company has also expanded into digital infrastructure with 28 MW of operational data centre and cloud services capacity. It focuses on three core principles, location, permission, and execution, to drive growth, maintain financial strength, build strategic partnerships, and develop scalable businesses for the future.
Recent Quarter Results:
Coming into financial highlights, Anant Raj Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 541 crore in Q4 FY25 to Rs. 647 crore in Q4 FY26, which has grown by 19.59 percent. The net profit has also grown by 25.21 percent from Rs. 119 crore in Q4 FY25 to Rs. 149 crore in Q4 FY26.
Anant Raj Limited’s revenue and net profit have grown at a CAGR of 59 percent and 120 percent, respectively, over the last five years.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 12.1 percent and 11.2 percent, respectively. Anant Raj Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 15.4, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.12x.
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