Birla enters wires biz after Kesoram buy
TNN / Feb 26, 2025, 06:24 (IST)
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.