UltraTech to buy 23% stake in India Cements for Rs 1,885 crore

UltraTech Cement approved acquiring a 23% stake in India Cements for Rs 1,885 crore at Rs 267 per share, describing it as a financial investment. The deal, which has been described as a "financial investment" by the Aditya Birla Group company, would be done in cash payment. UltraTech's stock surged 6% to Rs 11,811, and India Cements rose 12.5% to Rs 295.75 on the news.