Cement
‘Amma Cement’ launched in Tamil Nadu at Rs190 for 50-kg bag
05 Jan 2015
The state government would procure 200,000 tonnes of cement from private manufacturers every month to be distributed among low-income groups for hose construction
Indian regulator says cement giants Holcim-Lafarge merger to hurt competition
24 Nov 2014
The Competition Commission of India says the equal merger between cement giants Holcim of Switzerland and Lafarge of France is likely to hurt competition in the country.
UltraTech Q2 net vaults over 55% to Rs410 crore
18 Oct 2014
Birla eyes global assets of Holcim-Lafarge
15 Oct 2014
In order to meet regulatory requirements of global anti-competition authorities Holcim and Lafarge, which announced their proposed merger in April this year, have to divest some assets
Sector review: North and central India push up cement volume growth; south subdued
By By B G Shirsat | 04 Sep 2014
Holcim-Lafarge deal needs lengthy review, says EU antitrust chief
10 Apr 2014
The merged Lafarge-Holcim, with $44 billion of annual sales, would need regulatory approval in 15 countries
Cement giants Holcim and Lafarge announce merger of equals
08 Apr 2014
Two of the world’s biggest cement companies, Holcim of Switzerland and Lafarge of France yesterday agreed to merge, creating the world's biggest cement maker, with a market cap of $50 billion and annual sales of nearly $43 billion
Cement giants Lafarge and Holcim in merger talks
05 Apr 2014
UltraTech to buy 51% in Jaypee Cement unit for Rs4,000 crore
11 Sep 2013
The Aditya Birla Group firm will acquire a 51-per cent stake in Jaypee Cement’s 5 million tonne per annum Gujarat facility
Grasim Q1 net falls over 15% to Rs610 crore
03 Aug 2013
Grasim Q4 net up marginally at Rs818 crore
04 May 2013
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