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IndiaRF buys 45% of Shree Digvijay Cement for $70M, aiming for control amid India’s cement sector consolidation.
IndiaRF, a joint venture between Piramal Group and Bain Capital, has acquired a 45.01% stake in Shree Digvijay Cement from True North for up to INR 579 crores, marking its entry into the cement sector.
The deal, pending SEBI approval, includes an open offer for up to 26% more shares, potentially giving IndiaRF control.
SDCCL, with a 3.0 MTPA plant in Gujarat and a 2.2 MTPA capacity via a 10-year alliance with Hi-Bond Cement, has a combined 5.2 MTPA footprint.
The transaction received approval from India’s Competition Commission.
IndiaRF, managing about US$1.5 billion, sees growth in cement driven by infrastructure and housing demand.
The investment is its second from its second fund, currently fundraising.
SDCCL, founded in 1944, plans capacity upgrades and network expansion.
The Indian cement industry, at 450 MTPA demand with 7-8% annual growth, continues consolidating through M&A.
IndiaRF compra el 45% de Shree Digvijay Cement por $ 70 millones, con el objetivo de obtener el control en medio de la consolidación del sector del cemento en la India.