Adani Group Acquires Jaypee Cement Assets for 5,700 Crore
Adani Group, through its subsidiary Ambuja Cements, has completed the acquisition of Jaypee Group's cement assets for an enterprise value of 5,700 crore. This deal includes a cement grinding unit in Uttar Pradesh with a capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The acquisition is part of Adani's strategy to expand its cement production capacity and strengthen its presence in the Indian market. This move will help Ambuja Cements increase its market share and operational efficiency, especially in the northern region of India. The deal was initially announced in October 2022.
Economic TimesAdani Group, through its subsidiary Ambuja Cements, has completed the acquisition of Jaypee Group's cement assets for an enterprise value of ₹5,700 crore. This deal includes a cement grinding unit in Uttar Pradesh with a capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The acquisition is part of Adani's strategy to expand its cement production capacity and strengthen its presence in the Indian market. This move will help Ambuja Cements increase its market share and operational efficiency, especially in the northern region of India. The deal was initially announced in October 2022.
- Adani Group's Ambuja Cements acquired Jaypee Group's cement assets for ₹5,700 crore.
- The acquisition includes a 1.5 MTPA cement grinding unit located in Uttar Pradesh.
- This deal was first announced in October 2022 and has now been completed.
- The acquisition is part of Adani's plan to reach a cement manufacturing capacity of 140 MTPA by 2028.
- This move enhances Ambuja Cements' market presence, particularly in North India.
An Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Founded by Gautam Adani in 1988, it has diversified businesses including ports, airports, power generation, renewable energy, mining, natural gas, food processing, and cement.
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