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.

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.

Billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Group on Tuesday said it will acquire CK Birla group firm Orient Cement at a valuation of Rs 8,100 crore, as part of its expansion drive. With this acquisition Adani