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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

Stocks to Watch, July 1: Airtel, Voda Idea, Bank of Baroda, Godrej Prop

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

Market share of top 5 cement makers to rise to 55% by Mar 2025: ICRA

Top five domestic cement manufacturers could expand their market share to up to 55 per cent by March 2025, through organic and inorganic expansions, leading to further consolidation, said a report from rating agency ICRA. Helped by a healthy demand prospect, large companies operating in the cement sector are looking to increase their capacity and maintain market share, it said. "ICRA estimates that the market share of the top five cement companies witnessed a steep rise to 54 per cent as of December 2023, from 45 per cent as of March 2015, and expects it to further increase to 55 per cent by March 2025, resulting in consolidation in the cement industry," it said. While organic growth is expected to continue in the medium-term, cement companies are also preferring the inorganic route to boost capacities rapidly, leading to consolidation in the industry, it added. "Except the ACC and Ambuja acquisitions by the Adani Group, other mergers and acquisitions (M&As) were largely owing to .

Cement stocks rally up to 10% on Monday, Ultratech hits record; here's why

Cement stocks: The rally comes amid hopes of sustained push on infrastructure development and government-driven capex continuing in India

UltraTech Cement offers to acquire 31.6% in UAE-based RAK Cement Co

Aditya Birla group firm UltraTech Cement on Monday said it has made an offer to acquire a 31.6 per cent stake in UAE-based RAK Cement Co for White Cement and Construction Materials PSC (RAKWCT). This would be done by UltraTech Cement Middle East Investments Ltd (UCMEIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Indian cement maker in the UAE. On April 15, UltraTech had informed that UCMEIL will invest in 29.39 per cent equity share capital of 'Ras al Khaimah Co. for White Cement and Construction Materials PSC' (RAKWCT), a company listed on the Abu Dhabi stock exchange. It had announced and investment of USD 101.10 million (around Rs 839.52 crore) for a 29.39 per cent equity that time. "We now write to inform you that UCMEIL has notified its intention of making a partial conditional cash offer for acquiring 158,049,610 shares, representing 31.6 per cent of the issued and paid-up share capital of RAKWCT," it said. This will be in accordance with Article 10 of the decision of the chairman of

UltraTech stock at Rs 11,500? Check latest target price post Q4FY24 results

The shares, on Tuesday, jumped over 2.38 per cent to hit an intraday high of Rs 10,200 apiece, following the result announcement

Stock Market Highlights, April 29: Sensex soars 941 pts led by ICICI Bk, SBI; Nifty nears 22,650

Stock market highlights on April 29, 2024: ICICI Bank led the banking index with the gains of over 4.30 per cent. ICICI Bank was also the top gainer on both BSE and NSE, when the market closed

UltraTech Cement buys grinding unit from India Cements, announces expansion

Aditya Birla group company UltraTech Cement has announced the acquisition of a grinding unit from India Cements for Rs 315 crore and said it will invest an additional Rs 504 crore to expand capacity of two units. In a stock exchange filing, UltraTech said its board has approved acquisition "of a grinding unit having installed capacity of 1.1 million tonnes per annum in addition to a captive railway siding at Parli, Maharashtra from The India Cements Limited... for a consideration of Rs 315 crores". The company said it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with the seller. "This purchase will help the Company to strengthen its presence in the rapidly growing Maharashtra markets." Making a similar regulatory filing, The India Cements said out of the total consideration of Rs 315 crore (exclusive of taxes and levies), "Rs 307 crore will be received by the company shortly and the balance Rs 8 crore within nine months from the date of the agreement." The unit being sold had a ...