HeidelbergCement India's potential acquisition is expected to significantly boost Ambuja’s production capacity from the current 89 million tonnes, as the Adani group firm targets a capacity of 140 million tonnes by 2028.

Adani Group company Ambuja Cements will lead the proposed buyout of Heidelberg’s India unit and the acquisition could be worth around $1.2 billion or ₹10,000 crore, a report said.

Mumbai/IBNS: HeidelbergCement India's share price surged 18 percent on Monday (Oct. 7) following reports that the Adani Group is in talks to acquire the company, along with Zuari Cement, from its German parent firm.

Ambuja Cements is in talks to acquire Indian operation of Heidelberg at an estimated cost of Rs 10,000 crore for 14 mtpa, reports said

The proposed buyout of Heidelberg's India unit will be led by billionaire Gautam Adani-led Ambuja Cements and could be worth around $1.2 billion, reports said

The HeidelbergCement India stock was trading 5.05% higher at ₹229.81. The stock is up 22% in the last one year, with its current market capitalisation at about ₹5,200 crore.