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ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) is expecting a gain of $250-300 million per annum from the synergies arising out of the proposed acquisition of infrastructure assets from the Essar group.
On August 26, AM/NS India and the Essar group announced a definitive agreement for acquisition of port and power assets by the joint venture of global steelmakers for a net value of about $2.4 billion.
The assets are primarily captive to AM/NS’ Hazira steel plant operations in Gujarat and the gains will be significant once the transaction is closed.
AM/NS India’s deputy chief financial officer, Amit Harlalka, said that a gain of
