Birla enters wires biz after Kesoram buy
UltraTech Cement, part of the Aditya Birla Group, is acquiring Kesoram Industries from the BK Birla Group with a share swap ratio of 1:52. This acquisition, effective from March 1, values Kesoram at Rs 7,600 crore. UltraTech will also enter the wires and cables market with a Rs 1,800 crore investment. Kesoram's cement units will increase UltraTech's capacity to 149 mtpa.
UltraTech Cement, part of the Aditya Birla Group, is acquiring Kesoram Industries from the BK Birla Group with a share swap ratio of 1:52. This acquisition, effective from March 1, values Kesoram at Rs 7,600 crore. UltraTech will also enter the wires and cables market with a Rs 1,800 crore investment. Kesoram's cement units will increase UltraTech's capacity to 149 mtpa.
