UltraTech to acquire 23% stake in India Cements for over ₹1,900 cr
The Free Press Journal|June 28, 2024
Aditya Birla Group flagship company UltraTech Cement on Thursday announced the acquisition of a 23 per cent stake in former BCCI president N Srinivasan-led India Cements Ltd for over Rs 1,900 crore as it looks to shore up capacity to compete against Adani Group.
UltraTech to acquire 23% stake in India Cements for over ₹1,900 cr

UltraTech Cement has acquired Damani-group's stake in India Cements Ltd (ICL) through two block deals, according to a statement and stock exchange data.

ICL promoters, however, will continue to be the largest shareholder with a 28.42 per cent stake.

As per the block deal data on the BSE, UltraTech Cement bought a total of 7,05,64,656, amounting to a 22.77 per cent stake in India Cements.

The shares were purchased in the price range of Rs 265.05283.3, taking the combined transaction value to Rs 1,889.27 crore.

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