Rashi Peripherals is acquiring a 67% stake in VDA Infosolutions for ₹368.5 crore. This move signifies a strategic shift towards enterprise technology services, integrating VDA's cloud and cybersecurity offerings.
Rashi Peripherals Acquires Majority Stake in VDA Infosolutions
67% stake in VDA Infosolutions acquired for ₹368.50 crore.
Valuation implies a minimum ₹550 crore for VDA Infosolutions.
Reader Takeaway: Expansion into enterprise services is a strategic pivot, but integration success is key.
What just happened
Rashi Peripherals Ltd. has announced the acquisition of a 67% equity stake in VDA Infosolutions for ₹368.50 crore in a cash transaction. This initial tranche is part of a plan to acquire 100% of VDA Infosolutions through staggered acquisitions until August 2029. The deal implies a minimum valuation of ₹550 crore for VDA Infosolutions.
Why this matters
This acquisition marks a significant strategic move for Rashi Peripherals, which is primarily known for IT products distribution. It represents a forward integration into the enterprise technology services sector, including cloud, cybersecurity, and IT consulting. This diversification aims to enhance the company's service offerings and market position.
The backstory
VDA Infosolutions, established in 2010, specializes in cloud technology, cybersecurity, data protection, virtualization, storage, IT consulting, DevOps, and infrastructure management. Its unaudited turnover for FY 2025-26 was ₹850 crore, with a net worth of ₹234.22 crore as of March 31, 2026. The company's income trend shows significant growth from ₹772 crore in FY 2023-24 to ₹1035 crore in FY 2024-25, before a dip to ₹850 crore in FY 2025-26.
What changes now
Rashi Peripherals will integrate VDA Infosolutions' service-oriented business model into its existing distribution framework. The staggered acquisition allows for gradual capital outflow and business integration. The company also recommended the re-appointment of Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP as its statutory auditors for a second five-year term from 2026 to 2031.
Risks to watch
Key risks include the successful integration of VDA Infosolutions' distinct service-based business into Rashi Peripherals' distribution-focused operations and potential challenges in realizing the expected synergies. The performance of the new enterprise services vertical will be crucial.
Peer comparison
While Rashi Peripherals has traditionally competed in the IT distribution space with companies like Redington and Ingram Micro India, this acquisition positions it to compete more directly in the IT services and solutions sector, a space occupied by larger system integrators and managed service providers.
Context metrics (time-bound)
VDA Infosolutions' unaudited turnover for FY 2025-26 stood at ₹850 crore. Its net worth was ₹234.22 crore as of March 31, 2026. The first tranche of acquisition for 67% stake was valued at ₹368.50 crore.
What to track next
Investors should monitor the integration progress of VDA Infosolutions, its contribution to Rashi Peripherals' revenue and profitability in upcoming quarters, and management commentary on the strategic benefits and challenges of this diversification.