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flag IndiaRF buys 45% of Shree Digvijay Cement for $70M, aiming for control amid India’s cement sector consolidation.

flag 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. flag The deal, pending SEBI approval, includes an open offer for up to 26% more shares, potentially giving IndiaRF control. flag 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. flag The transaction received approval from India’s Competition Commission. flag IndiaRF, managing about US$1.5 billion, sees growth in cement driven by infrastructure and housing demand. flag The investment is its second from its second fund, currently fundraising. flag SDCCL, founded in 1944, plans capacity upgrades and network expansion. flag The Indian cement industry, at 450 MTPA demand with 7-8% annual growth, continues consolidating through M&A.

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