Ambuja Cements

Adani Portfolio Delivers Highest Ever EBITDA Growth, Jumps 47% y-o-y in H1FY24; Crosses Rs 43K Cr

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The integrated business portfolio, which focusses on fortifying India’s infrastructure development, has delivered a strong performance across all its businesses.

Key Points: 
  • The integrated business portfolio, which focusses on fortifying India’s infrastructure development, has delivered a strong performance across all its businesses.
  • During the period, the portfolio level EBITDA stood at Rs 43,688 Cr (USD 5.3 billion), up 47% YoY.
  • These businesses include the utility (Adani Green Energy, Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Power and Adani Total Gas), transport (Adani Ports & SEZ) and other infrastructure businesses (those being incubated by Adani Enterprises – green hydrogen integrated manufacturing, airports and roads).
  • The incubation under Adani Enterprises continues to progress well, with the assets contributing 8% of the overall EBITDA.

India Cement Industry Report 2022: Cement Consumption Reached 355.46 Million Tons in FY 2022 and is Expected to Reach 450.78 Million Tons by the End of FY 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 23, 2023

India is the second-largest producer of cement in the world, accounting for more than 7% of the global installed capacity.

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  • India is the second-largest producer of cement in the world, accounting for more than 7% of the global installed capacity.
  • In FY 2022, domestic production of cement stood at 356 million tons, up from 296 million tons in FY 2021.
  • In terms of volume, cement consumption reached 355.46 million tons in FY 2022 and is expected to reach 450.78 million tons by the end of FY 2027.
  • However, because orders were put on hold, consumption volumes increased in the second quarter of FY 2022.

WeQual Recognises 8 Exceptional Business Women Across Asia

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Eight talented businesswomen, holding prominent executive roles in leading companies listed across the Asia-Pacific region, have been named winners in the WeQual Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Eight talented businesswomen, holding prominent executive roles in leading companies listed across the Asia-Pacific region, have been named winners in the WeQual Awards.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221005005916/en/
    The WeQual Awards were created to accelerate gender parity at the top of the largest companies in the world.
  • The WeQual Awards are designed to identify, celebrate and encourage talented women who are ready and willing to take the next step to Group Executive Committee level.
  • To help accelerate gender parity, WeQual recently launched the online platform "WeQual Global".

Holcim closes India divestment

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Friday, September 16, 2022

Holcim has closed the sale of its business in India to the Adani Group, comprising its full stakes in Ambuja Cement at a share price of INR 385 and in ACC at a share price of INR 2,300, resulting in cash proceeds of USD 6.4 billion for Holcim.

Key Points: 
  • Holcim has closed the sale of its business in India to the Adani Group, comprising its full stakes in Ambuja Cement at a share price of INR 385 and in ACC at a share price of INR 2,300, resulting in cash proceeds of USD 6.4 billion for Holcim.
  • As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world.
  • With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success.
  • Holcim does not undertake to provide updates of these forward-looking statements.

upGrad Completes Investment Round of USD 210 Million

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

upGrad, Asia's higher edtech major, has announced a fresh round of fundraise from marquee investors and Family Offices who join the company cap-table.

Key Points: 
  • upGrad, Asia's higher edtech major, has announced a fresh round of fundraise from marquee investors and Family Offices who join the company cap-table.
  • This round has witnessed participation from ETS (worlds largest TOEFL & GRE Test Leader), Bodhi Tree (a JV of James Murdoch & Uday Shankar), Singapore's Kaizen Management Advisors Pvt.
  • Founder Group also invested USD 12.5 million in this round to maintain their over 50% ownership in upGrad.
  • We welcome our new investors and industry veterans to the upGrad cap table.

upGrad Closes Investment Round of USD 210 Million

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Monday, August 8, 2022

upGrad, Asia's higher edtech major, has announced a fresh round of fundraise from marquee investors and Family Offices who join the company cap-table.

Key Points: 
  • upGrad, Asia's higher edtech major, has announced a fresh round of fundraise from marquee investors and Family Offices who join the company cap-table.
  • This round has witnessed participation from ETS Global (worlds largest TOEFL & GRE Test Leader), Bodhi Tree (a JV of James Murdoch & Uday Shankar), Singapore's Kaizen Management Advisors Pvt.
  • Founder Group also invested USD 12.5 million in this round to maintain their over 50% ownership in upGrad.
  • upGrad is on track to record annual gross revenue of USD 400-500 million during FY23 out of which about 45% of total revenue will be realised from its own-branded online courses and programs.

Adani to Acquire Holcim's Stake in Ambuja Cements and ACC Limited

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Sunday, May 15, 2022

AHMEDABAD, India, May 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adani Family, through an offshore special purpose vehicle, announced that it had entered into definitive agreements for the acquisition of Switzerland-based Holcim Ltd's entire stake in two of India's leading cement companies – Ambuja Cements Ltd and ACC Ltd.

Key Points: 
  • The value for the Holcim stake and open offer consideration for Ambuja Cements and ACC is USD ~10.5 billion, which makes this the largest ever acquisition by Adani, and India's largest ever M&A transaction in the infrastructure and materials space.
  • "Our move into the cement business is yet another validation of our belief in our nation's growth story," said Mr Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group.
  • In addition, Ambuja Cements and ACC are two of the strongest brands recognized across India.
  • Ambuja Cements and ACC currently have a combined installed production capacity of ~70 MTPA.

Adani to Acquire Holcim's Stake in Ambuja Cements and ACC Limited

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Sunday, May 15, 2022

AHMEDABAD, India, May 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adani Family, through an offshore special purpose vehicle, announced that it had entered into definitive agreements for the acquisition of Switzerland-based Holcim Ltd's entire stake in two of India's leading cement companies – Ambuja Cements Ltd and ACC Ltd.

Key Points: 
  • The value for the Holcim stake and open offer consideration for Ambuja Cements and ACC is USD ~10.5 billion, which makes this the largest ever acquisition by Adani, and India's largest ever M&A transaction in the infrastructure and materials space.
  • "Our move into the cement business is yet another validation of our belief in our nation's growth story," said Mr Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group.
  • In addition, Ambuja Cements and ACC are two of the strongest brands recognized across India.
  • Ambuja Cements and ACC currently have a combined installed production capacity of ~70 MTPA.

India Cement Industry Report 2021: Analysis of the Second-Largest Producer of Cement in the World - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

The "Cement Industry in India 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Cement Industry in India 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The cement industry is mainly driven by the consequential number of construction activities with the growing demand and a surging need for residential complexes of urbanised population.
  • Some of the major players include UltraTech Cement Limited, Ambuja Cements Limited, ACC Limited, Shree Cement Limited.
  • India is the second-largest producer of cement in the world, accounting for more than 7% of the global installed capacity.

EQS-News: Holcim unveils new Group identity

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

At the forefront of green building solutions, Holcim is committed to playing an essential role to accelerate our world's transition to a net zero and inclusive future.

Key Points: 
  • At the forefront of green building solutions, Holcim is committed to playing an essential role to accelerate our world's transition to a net zero and inclusive future.
  • Our new Group identity sends a signal to the world that we are fully committed to building progress for people and the planet.'
  • Holcim is home to some of the world's most trusted brands in its sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cements, Firestone Building Products, Geocycle, Holcim and Lafarge.
  • Holcim is the company behind some of the world's most trusted brands in the building sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Firestone Building Products, Geocycle, Holcim and Lafarge.