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Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved UltraTech Cement Limited's acquisition of The India Cements Limited.
The Proposed Combination envisages UltraTech Cement Limited's (UltraTech/Acquirer) acquisition of (i) 32.72 per cent of the paid-up equity share capital of The India Cements Limited (India Cements/Target) from the promoters and members of the promoter group of India Cements and Sri Saradha Logistics Private Limited, and (ii) up to 26% of the paid-up equity share capital of India Cements by way of an open offer. UltraTech is a publicly listed company in India and is engaged in the business of the manufacture and sale of grey cement, white cement, ready-mix concrete, clinker, and building products in India. UltraTech is also engaged in the provision of building solutions in India. UltraTech is a subsidiary of Grasim Industries Limited. India Cements operates both core and non-core businesses. The core business of India Cements is the manufacture and sale of grey cement and ready-mix concrete. Detailed order of the Commission will follow. (ANI)
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