Ambuja Cements plans to acquire 46.8% of Orient Cement for Rs 8,100 crore, increasing its capacity and market share.

Ambuja Cements Ltd, part of the Adani Group, plans to acquire a 46.8% stake in Orient Cement Ltd for Rs 8,100 crore ($1.07 billion). This deal will increase Ambuja's annual capacity to 100 MTPA by March 2025 and enhance its market share by 2%. The acquisition, funded through internal resources, includes an open offer for an additional 26% stake and is expected to complete within 3-4 months, pending regulatory approval.

October 22, 2024
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