Aditya Birla Fashion jumps 12% amid demerger plans

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A sudden one-day jump!

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What led to this rise?

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More about the new company

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Madura F&L share of the revenue and operating profits

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Madura F&L’s rapid growth

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What’s the game plan for ABFRL?

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Contd…

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The opportunities ahead

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Thanks For Reading!

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