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Adani Group’s Renew Exim DMCC has secured CCI approval to acquire a 72.64% stake in ITD Cementation India for ₹5,757 crore. This move strengthens Adani’s position in the infrastructure and construction sector while intensifying competition with UltraTech Cement.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval to Renew Exim DMCC, an Adani Group entity, for acquiring a majority 72.64% stake in ITD Cementation India. The deal, valued at ₹5,757 crore, is part of Adani Group’s strategic expansion in the infrastructure and construction domain, aligning with its aggressive acquisition approach in recent years.
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Approval Secured: CCI has approved Renew Exim DMCC’s acquisition of ITD Cementation India.
Deal Value: The total transaction is worth ₹5,757 crore.
Stake Acquisition: Renew Exim DMCC will initially acquire a 46.64% stake and later execute an open offer for an additional 26%.
Investment Entity: Renew Exim DMCC, a Dubai-based Adani Group holding company, is spearheading this acquisition.
Strategic Expansion: This move aligns with Adani Group’s growing presence in India’s cement and construction sectors.
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Renew Exim DMCC will acquire an initial 46.64% stake in ITD Cementation India, equivalent to 8,01,13,180 equity shares, valued at ₹3,204 crore. Following the SEBI’s Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers (SAST) regulations, the company has also launched an open offer to purchase an additional 26% stake, amounting to 4,46,64,772 shares, for ₹2,553 crore. This will bring the total ownership to 72.64%.
The acquisition of ITD Cementation India follows a pattern of strategic investments by Adani Group in the cement and infrastructure space. The group previously acquired Holcim’s Indian assets in 2022, becoming the country’s second-largest cement producer.
Other major acquisitions include:
June 2024: Hyderabad-based Penna Cement acquired for ₹10,422 crore.
October 2024: CK Birla’s Orient Cement acquired for ₹8,100 crore.
These acquisitions place Adani Group in direct competition with UltraTech Cement, India’s market leader with an annual production capacity exceeding 150 million tonnes.
The deal strengthens Adani’s infrastructure portfolio while reinforcing its commitment to cement and construction. With ITD Cementation India’s experience in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, the acquisition offers potential synergies for upcoming infrastructure projects.
Company | Stake Acquired | Deal Value (₹ Crore) | Date |
ITD Cementation India | 72.64% | 5,757 | Jan 2025 |
Penna Cement | 100% | 10,422 | Jun 2024 |
Orient Cement | 100% | 8,100 | Oct 2024 |
Holcim India Assets | 100% | N/A | 2022 |
The approval of this acquisition may lead to significant fluctuations in Adani Group share price, with investor sentiment responding to the group’s rapid expansion strategy. Over the past few years, Adani Group has aggressively diversified its portfolio, reinforcing its dominance in key sectors. Market analysts will closely monitor the impact of this acquisition on the Adani Group share price in the coming weeks.
Adani Group’s strategic acquisition of ITD Cementation India strengthens its position in India’s infrastructure and construction sector. With an expanding portfolio and increased market competition, all eyes remain on the Adani Group share price to gauge investor confidence following this major acquisition.
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