Business

Holcim mulls exiting India after selling Ambuja Cement, ACC units

Holcim, the world’s largest cement maker, may exit India, putting its twin listed arms Ambuja Cements Ltd and ACC Ltd up for sale, as per a report, citing multiple people aware of the decision.

DTNEXT Bureau

The Swiss conglomerate is believed to have held early-stage negotiations with JSW and Adani Group, among others, to explore their interest levels, as per the report. Holcim is trying to diversify away from its core business of cement and aggregates to focus more on building technology as it increases its emphasis on sustainability. Earlier, a report said Holcim is considering a potential sale of businesses in India including Ambuja Cements, citing people familiar with the matter.

Deliberations are in the early stages and may not lead to a transaction, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. Holcim declined to comment, while Ambuja and ACC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

After Hadi, another Bangladesh student leader shot in head

Talks resume amid nurses’ stir; Govt assures phased resolution of key demands

'DMK govt will not return to power, people ready for change': AIADMK chief Palaniswami

Pongal gift pack distribution likely in early January; cash component of Rs 3,000 under consideration

Attempt to divide people on communal lines will not succeed in TN: Thirumavalavan