The IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022 showed that 100 start-up founders in India have a net worth of more than $10 billion
Adani was far ahead of Reliance Industries' chairman Mukesh Ambani (Mukesh Ambani & family), whose wealth rose 11 per cent in the last one year
After an entry into the cement sector by acquiring Ambuja Cement and ACC, Adani Group is now eyeing the steel sector with a focus on green energy
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is mooting a stricter framework for identifying "beneficial owners (BOs)" of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) in the country
Both companies will become country's most profitable cement firms as margins will go up due to rising demand: Gautam Adani
Analysts remain positive on Ambuja Cement's long-term market share gains, but caution against any possible dent in the company's profitability due to excess supply in the market
Days after completing a USD 6.5 billion acquisition of Ambuja Cements and ACC, billionaire Gautam Adani said his group has planned to double cement manufacturing capacity and become the most profitable manufacturer in the country. He saw a multifold rise in cement demand in India on the back of record-breaking economic growth and the government's infrastructure creation push, which will give significant margin expansion. In a speech made at an event to mark the completion of the acquisition on September 17, the Adani Group founder and chairman said the ports-to-energy conglomerate has in a single stroke become the second largest cement manufacturer in the country. Adani Group last week completed buyout of Swiss major Holcim's stake in the two firms. Calling the acquisition historic, he said this buyout is India's largest ever inbound M&A transaction in the infrastructure and materials space and closed in a record time of 4 months. "Our entry into this business is happening at a ..
Eight firms controlled by Adani's ports-to-power conglomerate, including recent cement acquisitions, have contributed more than a fifth of the 109-member MSCI India Index's surge since end-June
Adani, Ultratech, Dalmia Bharat, Shree Cement to buy smaller companies, say analysts
The company's new board approved an infusion of Rs 20,000 crore by way of preferential allotment of 477 million convertible warrants at a price of Rs 419 to Harmonia Trade and Investment
Karan, who holds a degree in Economics from Purdue University, started his corporate career at Mundra port -- the first mega project undertaken by the Adani group
Ambuja Cements, which has been acquired by the Adani family, has called for an extraordinary general meeting with its shareholders on October 8. In the EGM (Extraordinary General Meeting), Ambuja Cements will seek shareholders' approval for the appointment of Gautam Adani and others on the board and a Rs 20,000 cash infusion in the company through preferential allotment of warrants. Ambuja Cements has sought approval for allotment of preferential allotment of 47.74 crore warrants at a price band of Rs 418.87 to Harmonia Trade and Investment Ltd, a promoter group entity, totalling Rs 20,001 crore in one or more tranches. The warrant holder would pay a minimum amount of Rs 104.72, around 25 per cent of the issue price at the time of subscription, and a further payment of Rs 314.15 at the time of exercise of the rights to convert in equity shares. Ambuja Cements, which also owns 50.05 per cent in ACC Ltd, has called for an EGM of the shareholders "scheduled to be held on Saturday, ...
Adani becomes India's second largest cement player
The gap between Mukesh Ambani and Adani has widened by 40 per cent. Ambani, with $91 billion net worth, is ranked eighth in the world
The Adani group to infuse Rs 20,000 crore more in Ambuja Cements
At 09:30 am, with a market cap of Rs 4.31 trillion, Adani Enterprises stood at 12th position in overall market cap ranking on the BSE.
An announcement on Karan's appointment could come as soon as Friday, the people said. A representative for Adani Group declined to comment.
Gautam Adani's wealth surged to make him the second richest man in the world, led by a sharp rally in the Adani Group stocks.
"We are looking at acquiring brands in staple foods and distribution companies to boost our consumer goods offering and reach," Angshu Mallick, CEO of Adani Wilmar said
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