CCI approves UltraTech Cement Limited's acquisition of India Cements Limited
Dec 20, 2024
New Delhi [India], December 20 : Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved UltraTech Cement Limited's acquisition of The India Cements Limited.
The Proposed Combination envisages UltraTech Cement Limited's (UltraTech/Acquirer) acquisition of (i) 32.72 per cent of the paid-up equity share capital of The India Cements Limited (India Cements/Target) from the promoters and members of the promoter group of India Cements and Sri Saradha Logistics Private Limited, and (ii) up to 26% of the paid-up equity share capital of India Cements by way of an open offer.
UltraTech is a publicly listed company in India and is engaged in the business of the manufacture and sale of grey cement, white cement, ready-mix concrete, clinker, and building products in India.
UltraTech is also engaged in the provision of building solutions in India. UltraTech is a subsidiary of Grasim Industries Limited.
India Cements operates both core and non-core businesses. The core business of India Cements is the manufacture and sale of grey cement and ready-mix concrete.
Detailed order of the Commission will follow.
