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Ultratech Cement stock better placed amid recovery hopes in demand

Cement players hiked prices in Sept'24, but had to roll back prices in the South. In the first week of Oct'24, price hikes have again been announced and it remains to be seen if these are sustained

Cement sector to face further consolidation in near-to-medium term: Report

The Indian cement industry, which is witnessing aggressive acquisitions by two of its leading players - Adani group's Ambuja Cement and Aditya Birla's UltraTech, will have further consolidation in the near-to-medium term, according to a report. In the report, rating agency Ind-Ra said that the aggressive medium-term capacity targets of leading players are unlikely to be fully achieved organically and the industry is likely to witness an increase in the competitive intensity. This will also lead to some pricing pressure due to which the gap between leading and small players could continue to widen given the wider presence and better cost efficiencies for large players, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said. "Ind-Ra expects the cement sector to witness further consolidation in the near-to-medium term, given the aggressive medium-term capacity targets of leading players that are unlikely to be fully achieved organically," the report said. The rating agency said it also expects dema

UltraTech Cement raises $500 mn through sustainability-linked loans

The company added that the transaction marks the second sustainability-linked financing raised by UltraTech, following its inaugural sustainability-linked bond issuance in 2021

UltraTech Cement raises $500 million via sustainability-linked financing

Sustainability-linked finance is a method through which borrowers meet environmental, social and governance targets while raising funds

UltraTech to cross 200 mn tonne per annum capacity by FY27: K M Birla

Leading cement maker UltraTech is expected to cross 200 million tonne per annum capacity by FY27 helped by recent acquisitions and expansion projects, Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Wednesday. The Aditya Birla Group flagship firm has embarked on a capacity expansion drive "on a scale that is globally unprecedented" in the cement sector, he said while addressing the shareholders in the annual general meeting of the company. UltraTech last month announced acquisition of Tamil Nadu-based India Cements Ltd (ICL). Its Rs 3,142 crore open offer for acquiring 26 per cent stake will tentatively open on September 19. It has already announced the acquisition of a 32.72 per cent stake in ICL from promoters and their associates for Rs 3,954 crore. Besides, UltraTech is acquiring Kesoram Cement Business from Kesoram Industries, for which it received approval from fair trade regulator CCI in March. UltraTech is also increasing the capacity of its existing units as it faces competition fr

UltraTech Cement's open offer for ICL to open on Sept 19, close on Oct 3

UltraTech Cement's Rs 3,142 crore open offer for acquiring 26 per cent stake in India Cements Ltd (ICL) will tentatively open on September 19 and close on October 3. The Aditya Birla group flagship company has proposed to acquire 8.05 crore shares of ICL at Rs 390 apiece, said the draft of the offer submitted to bourses. The offer price is 6.3 per cent higher than the closing price of Rs 366.90 of ICL at BSE. The mandatory open offer was triggered after UltraTech on July 28 announced to acquire 32.72 per cent stake in ICL from promoters and their associates for Rs 3,954 crore. If subscribed fully, then based of the Rs 390 price, the open offer will come in at Rs 3,142.35 crore. Before this, UltraTech had acquired a non-controlling stake of around 23 per cent in ICL through two block deals, at around Rs 1,900 crore. The shareholding of UltraTech after the acquisition of 32.72 per cent stake in ICL from promoters and their associates, will be 55.49 per cent. UltraTech in the draft

Rise in construction activities to propel cement demand by 7-8%: UltraTech

Demand for cement is projected to grow 7-8 per cent in the current financial year, helped by an increase in construction activities throughout the country, UltraTech Cement said in its latest annual report. To meet this increased demand, the cement industry is expected to add 35 - 40 million tonne capacity in the next fiscal, with 60-65 per cent concentrated in the eastern and southern regions, said the Aditya Birla group flagship firm. Besides, this demand surge will translate into an increase in capacity utilisation of the industry to 72 per cent in FY25, which was around 68 per cent in FY23. "In FY 2024-25, cement demand is projected to grow 7-8 per cent driven by an increase in construction activities throughout the country, spread across the infrastructure and housing sector," said UltraTech. There has been a "concerted focus" on the integrated and coordinated planning and implementation of infrastructure projects, adhering to the principles of PM Gati Shakti. Priority has be

High cost, price war led to sale of India Cements: Srinivasan to staff

"I am going to leave India Cements," he declared. "The reason is that our competitors can crush us with lower prices. With slightly higher cost of productions, we had taken all steps to reduce costs."

UltraTech-India Cement deal: No impact on Chennai Super Kings ownership

India Cements, the original owner of the Chennai Super Kings, will transfer control to the Aditya Birla Group following the sale of a 33.72% stake

Billionaire battle heats up as Adani challenges Birla in cement space

The clash of titans is likely to intensify as the deep-pocketed tycoons seek to dominate supplies of a building material that is critical to sustaining India's infrastructure boom

UltraTech to acquire 32.7% stake in India Cements to up South play

Open offer may raise total cost to Rs 7,100 cr

RVNL, Angel One, Dixon, ITC, SBI: Strategies for Budget 2024 stocks

Stocks in focus ahead of Union Budget 2024: These 11 stocks across sectors are likely to be in focus in anticipation of measures to be announced by the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday,

This cement stock has almost doubled from June low; trades at new high

India Cements stock hit a new high of Rs 343.85, surging 6% in an otherwise volatile market. The stock has zoomed 50% since June 25.

Cement sector sees muted growth of 2-3% in Q1FY25 due to LS polls: ICRA

The cement sector has witnessed a muted growth of 2-3 per cent in the first quarter of current fiscal on account of a slowdown in construction activity because of the Lok Sabha polls, according to a report from rating agency Icra. However, the overall volumes for the FY2024-25 are likely to expand by 7-8 per cent driven by a healthy demand from the infrastructure and housing sectors. "Nevertheless, the government's focus on infrastructure projects, sanction of additional houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), and the industrial capex is expected to meaningfully improve cement volume offtake in H2 FY2025," it said. The report also projects further consolidation in the cement industry by the top players to increase their capacity. The sector has witnessed consolidation by leading players such as Aditya Birla group firm UltraTech Cement and Adani group firm Ambuja Cements. Besides, the sector is also expected to continue its organic growth in the medium term as makers ..

India Cements denies rumours of Rs 500 cr funding talks with BofA, Nomura

News report of funding talks emerged after UltraTech Cement announced its plans to acquire over 70 million shares in India Cements

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Stocks to Watch on July 1: After Reliance Jio, telecom majors Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have announced new tariff plans

Investment holding companies rally after Sebi delisting framework

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday announced that with the entire public shareholding being extinguished, the holdcos will be delisted

UltraTech picks up 23% in India Cements as sector battle hots up

Aditya Birla Group-owned UltraTech Cement to purchase 70.6 mn shares for non-controlling financial investment

India Cements deal will lead to further consolidation in cement sector

Cement major's domestic market share will increase by 2.3% after takeover

India Cements soars 10% as UltraTech to buy 23% stake; up 26% in 2 days

UltraTech Cement's board has approved making a financial investment to purchase up to 70.6 million equity shares of The India Cements