Jhanwar Cements UltraTech’s Dominance
Spate of acquisitions and organic expansion make UltraTech the top cement company in the country.
Spate of acquisitions and organic expansion make UltraTech the top cement company in the country.
This financing is the company’s second sustainability-linked initiative, following the $400 million bond issue in 2021.
The share price of India Cements has more than doubled in less than two months to ₹385.50, from its 52-week low of ₹172.55 touched on June 4, 2024.
UltraTech Cement is reportedly in talks to buy a stake in this mid-size cement manufacturer.
The agency expects consolidation in India’s cement industry to continue in the medium term.
Radhakishan Damani, the founder of DMart chain of hypermarkets, sold around 24% stake in India Cements to Ultratech Cement via block deals yesterday.
UltraTech to buy up to 7.06 crore equity shares of India Cements at ₹267 per share, amounting to ₹1,885 crore.
This acquisition will be executed through UltraTech's wholly-owned UAE subsidiary, UltraTech Cement Middle East Investments Ltd (UCMEIL)
For the full year, the consolidated net profit after tax stood at ₹7,005 crore, up 38%, as against ₹5,064 crore in FY23.
UltraTech Cement says it will invest ₹32,400 crore towards ongoing capex over the next three years.