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UltraTech’s India Cements Stake Sale Sees Heavy Institutional Take-Up as Retail Bidding Opens

The exchange sale seeks to trim UltraTech’s holding to 75% to comply with minimum public shareholding norms.

Overview

  • UltraTech is selling up to 2,01,12,330 India Cements shares (6.49%) via an exchange-based OFS with a Rs 368 floor price, open Aug 21–22.
  • The non-retail tranche was subscribed 2.75 times with a clearing price set at Rs 387.1 for that portion.
  • The retail window has opened for 20,11,233 shares, following the institutional allocation on Thursday.
  • UltraTech held 81.49% of India Cements at end-June and expects to settle near 75% post-allotment, with final allocation and proceeds pending.
  • The sale follows UltraTech’s strong Q1 FY26 results, including a 49% rise in consolidated net profit and 3.5 MTPA of added grey cement capacity.