Ambuja Cements Ltd., part of the Adani Group, has agreed to acquire Orient Cement Ltd. in a deal valued at 81 billion rupees ($963 million), as billionaire Gautam Adani continues to snap up makers of the key raw material needed for India’s infrastructure push.

Billionaire Gautam Adani's Ambuja Cements agreed to buy a 47% stake in Orient Cement in a deal valued at $963 million, stepping up acquisitions amid intensifying rivalry with tycoon Kumar Mangalam Birla.

Ambuja Cements, India's No.2 cement maker, said on Tuesday that it would buy a nearly 47% stake in rival Orient Cement for 37.91 billion rupees ($451 million), but analysts said there were doubts about the deal receiving regulatory approval.

The deal will also provide Ambuja Cements potential additional capacity of 6 MTPA in North India, leveraging Orient Cement's high quality limestone reserves in Rajasthan.

Ambuja’s acquisition of a significant stake in Orient Cement is a strategic bet on India’s growth story, but with earnings under pressure, the challenge now lies in making the premium payout deliver returns.

Ambuja Cements , India's No.2 cement maker, said on Tuesday it would buy a nearly 47% stake in rival Orient Cement for 37.91 billion rupees ($451 million), but analysts raised doubts about the deal winning regulatory approval.

Adani Group has acquired Orient Cement for Rs 8,100 crore, aiming to surpass 100+ MTPA operational capacity by FY25, further strengthening its position in India's cement industry.

Ambuja Cements, part of Adani Group, will acquire a 46.8% stake in Orient Cement Ltd for ₹8,100 crore. The deal includes an open offer for an additional 26% stake and aims to enhance Ambuja's cement capacity to 100 MTPA by FY25.

Mumbai: Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, announces the acquisition of Orient Cement Ltd. (OCL)  at an equity value of Rs 8,100 crore, marking a significant step towards its goal of 100+ MTPA operational capacity by FY25.

Ambuja Cements, part of Adani Group, is set to acquire a 46.8% stake in Orient Cement Ltd for Rs 8,100 crore. The acquisition boosts Ambuja's goal of 140 MTPA capacity by 2028, enhancing Adani Cement's market share and strengthening its portfolio with OCL's assets and strategic locations.

Ambuja Cements will acquire 46.8% shares of OCL from its current promoters and certain public shareholders. The acquisition will be fully funded through internal accruals.